Chrysarobinum

Medicine prepared from Goa powder, a substance found deposited in cavity of the trunk of Andira araroba. It contains chrysarobin and other anthracene derivatives.

History and authority: Dr. Boericke in Homeopathic Materia Medica and Repertory, 9th edition. Other authors have also described the usefulness of this remedy in homeopathy. A compilation of different symptoms given by various stalwarts is given below.

Clinically used for: Skin diseases especially in ringworm, psoriasis, herpes tonsurans (Tinea capitis, ringworm of the scalp), acne rosacea and eczema along with other itchy ailments. Also useful in inflammatory conditions of the eye like blepharitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis.

Prepared by: 100gm of Chrysarobinum fine powder in 900gm Saccharum lactis gives 1X preparation.