SALICINUM


Salicinum homeopathy medicine – drug proving symptoms from Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica by TF Allen, published in 1874. It has contributions from R Hughes, C Hering, C Dunham, and A Lippe….


Introduction

Salicin, C13H18O7. An active principle (Glucoside?) obtained from different species of willow (Salix), spiraea, etc.

Moderately soluble (1 to 30) in water and alcohol. Preparations: Triturations.

Head

Confusion of the head.

Eyes

Flickering before the eyes. Fog and sparks before the eyes, for five days.

Ears

Persistent ringing in the ears (third day of experiment).

Urinary Organs

This substance is excreted in the urine in the form of salicyl hydride, which sinks to the bottom of the urine as a fine crystalline cloud; it is easily detected by the per chloride of iron tests.

TF Allen
Dr. Timothy Field Allen, M.D. ( 1837 - 1902)

Born in 1837in Westminster, Vermont. . He was an orthodox doctor who converted to homeopathy
Dr. Allen compiled the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica over the course of 10 years.
In 1881 Allen published A Critical Revision of the Encyclopedia of Pure Materia Medica.