SBL Graphites

Common Name: Plumbago, Black Lead
Preparation: Trituration of prepared Black Lead from the finest English drawing pencils.

Primary Benefits and Uses

Graphites is primarily used for eczema and other skin disorders, especially those involving dryness, cracks, and flaking. It is beneficial for conditions related to glands, skin, and mucous membranes, particularly at orifices. This remedy is also indicated for respiratory issues like coughs, swelling of mammary glands, and gastrointestinal problems such as sour risings and constipation.

Symptoms Treated with Graphites

Mind and Head:

• Dull and lethargic mind, difficulty in receiving information and thinking.
• Irritability over minor issues.
• Headache on waking, typically on one side with numbness.
• Vertigo and a sense of fullness or emptiness in the head.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose:

• Burning sensation in the eyes with intolerance to light.
• Dryness of the internal ear, hardness of hearing, and improvement when riding in a carriage.
• Dry scabs in the nose, along with stoppage and ulceration in the nostrils.

Mouth and Throat:

• Burning blisters on the tongue and excessive salivation.
• Dry mouth in the morning, with pain in the left side of the forehead and near the ear.
• Swelling of the tonsils, difficulty swallowing, and scraping sensation in the throat.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Sour risings and bitterness in the mouth.
• Colic and pressure on the stomach, relieved by eating.
• Rumbling in the abdomen and swelling of the inguinal glands.
• Boring pain near the navel, extending to the back.
• Heartburn, often accompanied by intense heat in the stomach and throat, leading to a desire for cold drinks.

Stool and Rectum:

• Large, hard, knotty stools and constipation.
• Rectal varices and fissures are relieved.

Female Complaints:

• Hot flushes, night sweats, and irregular or late periods.
• Vaginal dryness with aversion to coitus.
• Weakness in the back and swollen, hard breasts, with sore, cracked, and blistered nipples.

Male Complaints:

• Eruptions on the groin and ejaculatory complaints.

Extremities:

• Arthritic pulling and tearing in joints, especially in ulcerated areas.
• Nodosities on joints and swelling and stiffness in fingers.
• Swelling in legs and feet with shooting pain and stiffness.

Skin:

• Dry, cracked skin with a tendency to form thick scars after surgeries.
• Eczema with thickened areas, often forming yellow crusts.
• Skin fissures, especially at muco-cutaneous borders (e.g., sides of the nose, mouth, and anus).

Generalities:

• Sensitive to cold drafts.
• Flushed face and rush of blood to the head.
• Tendency to gain unhealthy fat.

Dosage Instructions:

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

Side Effects:

• No known side effects when taken as prescribed.
• Homeopathic medicines do not interfere with other medications (e.g., allopathic or Ayurvedic treatments).

Terms and Conditions:

Homeopathic products should be taken based on symptom similarity, and results may vary. It is recommended to consult a physician before purchasing and avoid self-medication.