Scurvy
A form of haemorrhagic diathesis due to deficient and improper diet.Mucous membranes of the mouth becomes sore,inflammated and dry;or become the seat of shallow ulcers,or the gums becomes spongy and bleed.This last is one of the main symptoms of the disease called Scurvy
Symptoms/Problems |
Remedy |
Frequency(doses) |
| In cases of scurvy or sore mouth;where the gums are tender and bleed easily |
Mercurius sol.30 |
4 hourly |
| For sore mouth;caused by mercury or pyorrhoea |
Carbo veg.3X or 30 |
4 hourly |
| Great debility;low feverish state,burning in ulcer and anxiety |
Arsenic alb.30 |
4 hourly |