Psorinum

Scabies

Psorinum

The remedy Psorinum, derived from scabies, was proved by Hahnemann. He believed that in some people the blisters produced by the scabies mite were a reflection of a deeper "disease." Although the blisters might disappear, the person was not completely cured and the disease continued to attack deeper organs. This phenomenon of a suppressed disease became known as a miasm, and "psora" was the first of the three basic miasms.

Parts Used

Fluid from scabies blisters.

Uses

This remedy acts mainly on the skin and to a lesser extent the bowels and respiratory tract. It is used to treat skin complaints that suppurate easily, such as eczema, ulcers, acne, and boils. All these conditions are worse in winter weather but are aggravated by heat, for example, from a warm bed, being overdressed, and physical exertion. Bowel problems treated include diarrhea associated with irritable bowel syndrome, stomach flu, and diverticulitis. Psorinum is also given for complaints of the respiratory tract, including hay fever and asthma and can be useful for debility from an acute illness.

Source

Scabies infection, which produces blisters or weals on the skin.