Indication

Scrophularia nodosa,

Common Name

English: Knotted Figwort

can be helpful in the following conditions:

• Especially valuable in enlarged lymph nodes and scrofulous swellings.
• Dissipates breast nodosities, epithelioma, and tubercular testis.

• Scrophularia nodosa is useful for eczema of the ear and general pruritus (including of the vagina).
• Indicated in pemphigus gangrenosus and vesicular eruptions loaded with spindle-celled epithelium.
• Irritating vesicles on inside of the lips.
• Hair fall arrested with topical application.

Chronic Headaches and Neuralgias

• Severe throbbing or lancinating headaches in temples, vertex, and occiput.
• Headaches associated with fullness, heat, and puffiness of face and conjunctiva.
• Vertigo and dizziness on standing, with supraorbital pain.
• Darting pain from right facial nerve to the eye.

Digestive Complaints and Abdominal Pain

• Increased appetite followed by nausea and oppression.
• Abdominal colic, twisting, and griping pain, especially in the umbilical and sigmoid region.
• Helpful in dyspepsia, appendicitis, and congested liver.

Piles and Rectal Affections

• Protruding and bleeding hemorrhoids with pain.
• Recurrent tenesmus with multiple stools.

Respiratory Discomfort and Chest Tightness

• Oppression of chest, constrictive sensation, and tremulous movement as from weeping.
• Cutting pains in lungs, especially upper left.
• Stitching and pinching in right chest and ribs, sometimes radiating from the liver.

Urinary Troubles

• Burning urination with frequent urging and scanty flow.
• Enuresis during sleep (bedwetting).

Female Complaints

• Recurring metritis with painful piles.
• Vaginal soreness, burning, and irritation, often resolved with local application.
• Headaches associated with pelvic inflammation improve once local symptoms are relieved.

Fatigue and Weakness

• Tendency to abscess formation that does not resolve.
• Painful stiffness of neck and spine; slight opisthotonos.
• Tingling and buzzing in limbs; muscle cramps, especially in palms.

Heart and Circulatory Issues

• Helps in palpitations with anguish in the chest, especially after meals.
• Indescribable heart sensations with audible beating.
• Pulse remains full and regular.

Sleepiness and Afternoon Drowsiness

• Strong daytime sleepiness, especially before and after meals.
• Long afternoon naps with body heaviness and fatigue.

Fever and Sweating

• Chilliness from exposure to cold air or after rising.
• Scrophularia nodosa reduces dry burning sensation of the body followed by profuse sweat, which may lead to stupor.
• Fever phase often marks the resolution of other symptoms.

Ingredients

Scrophularia nodosa

Dosage

As prescribed by the physician.

Safety

• Read the label carefully before use.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place; avoid sunlight and heat.
• Avoid strong smells (onion, hing, mint, garlic) during use.
• Allow 15 minutes gap between two homoeopathic medicines, 30 mins gap between Homoeopathic medicines and food, or one hour gap between Homoeopathic medicines or another system of medicines.