SBL Formica rufa

Common Name: Ants, Myrmexine
Preparation: Tincture from crushed live ants.

Primary Benefits and Uses

Formica Rufa is indicated for sudden, darting pains that move from place to place, particularly in arthritis or joint complaints. This remedy is also beneficial for spasms and a trembling sensation. It addresses symptoms arising from cold exposure such as cold bathing, damp weather, or cold washing. Individuals with a tendency to take cold will benefit from this remedy. It is also used for polyps and various other conditions with burning pain, especially after cold exposure.

Symptoms Treated with Formica Rufa

Mind and Head:

• Morose, fearful, and apprehensive demeanor.
• Headaches that occur in the morning, especially in the posterior, upper, and inner part of the head. Worsens after drinking coffee.
• Sensation of brain feeling too heavy and large.
• Itching of the scalp and dull pressure between the temples and ears.

Eyes, Ear, Nose:

• Twitching of the upper eyelid and pain in the eyes upon waking, which is relieved by washing.
• Sensitivity in the right ear and temple.
• Severe neuralgic pain from the posterior right ear to the center of the occiput.
• Swelling and tenderness behind the right ear, improved by gentle rubbing.
• Indicated for polyps and other ear complaints.

Mouth and Throat:

• Sore throat in the morning with mucus.
• Dry, sore throat, and constrictive pain in the chest that worsens at night.
• Cough worsening at night.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Burning pain in the stomach, especially at the cardiac end.
• Constant pressure and burning in the stomach.
• Flatulence with dull pain in the spleen.

Rectum and Stool:

• Constipation with a sensation of constriction in the sphincter.
• Painful desire for stool in the anus and rectum.

Urinary Complaints:

• Frequent urging with albuminous or bloody urine.
• Dribbling urine.

Male Complaints:

• Scanty ejaculation with incomplete erection.

Female Complaints:

• Early menstruation.
• Lack of milk in nursing women.
• Bearing-down pain in the back.
• Stitches in the left nipple region.

Neck and Back:

• Pain from the neck to the back of the head.
• Hot irons sensation improving neck pain.
• Severe pain across the sacrum and dorsum of the hands.

Extremities:

• Itching in the armpits, especially in the morning.
• Bruised pain in the hips at night, causing restlessness and side-to-side movement.
• Weakness and stiffness in the lower extremities, particularly contracted joints.

Skin:

• Nodes around joints, with redness and itching of the skin.
• Nettle rash.

General Symptoms:

• Night sweats without relief.
• Headache accompanied by vomiting, eye pain, and stitches in the ears.

Dosage Instructions:

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times a day.
• Alternatively, use globules and take three times a day or as prescribed by your physician.

Precautions:

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking the medicine.
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a homeopathic practitioner before use.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the course of treatment.

Side Effects:

• No significant side effects reported when taken as prescribed.
• Homeopathic remedies do not interfere with other forms of medication, including allopathy and Ayurveda.

Terms and Conditions:

Homeopathic remedies are based on symptom similarity, and results may vary depending on the individual’s condition. Consult a physician before purchasing and refrain from self-medication.