SBL Sticta pulmonaria

Also Known As:

• Lung-wort

Overview

Sticta Pulmonaria is a homeopathic remedy primarily indicated for respiratory conditions, sinusitis, bronchial catarrh, and rheumatism. It is particularly beneficial for relieving nasal blockage, joint inflammation, and dry, persistent coughs.

Key Indications and Symptoms

General Characteristics

• Respiratory Relief: Effective for nasal blockages and sinus pressure without significant discharge.
• Joint Inflammation: Redness, heat, and swelling in joints with sharp shooting pains, especially in rheumatoid arthritis.
• Cough Management: Addresses dry, hacking coughs, particularly at night, and loose coughs in the morning.

Mind

• Feels as if floating in air.
• Confusion of thoughts with an urge to talk continuously.

Head

• Dull headaches with a sensation of pressure at the forehead and root of the nose.
• Burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids.

Nose

• Sensation of fullness at the root of the nose.
• Useful for atrophic rhinitis and dryness of the nasal membranes.
• Constant need to blow the nose, despite no discharge.
• Dry nasal scabs, particularly in the evening and night.

Abdomen

• Beneficial for diarrhea with profuse, frothy stools, worse in the morning.
• Increased urination accompanied by soreness and aching in the bladder.

Respiratory System

• Rawness in the throat with mucus dripping down the posterior nasal passage.
• Dry, hacking cough, worse at night and with inspiration.
• Loose cough in the morning, with pain radiating from the sternum to the spinal column.
• Cough post-measles and pulsation from the right side of the sternum to the abdomen.

Female Complaints

• Scanty milk flow in lactating mothers.

Extremities

• Rheumatic pains, particularly in the right shoulder, deltoid, and biceps muscles.
• Redness and swelling in joints, with severe, drawing pain.
• Shooting pains in the knees, with spasms in the legs and a sensation of floating in air.

Modalities

• Worse: During the evening, from cold air, and when tired.
• Better: From rest and warmth.

Side Effects

• No known side effects when taken as directed.

Dosage and Guidelines

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take thrice daily or as prescribed by a physician.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals.
• Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and strong-smelling substances during the course of treatment.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a homeopathic practitioner before use.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic remedies should be used based on symptom similarity. Individual results may vary. Avoid self-medication and consult a physician for tailored advice.