Pinus sylvestris
Scotch Pine
Boericke, Pocket Manual of Homœopathic Materia Medica, 9th ed., 1927, p. 519
Has been found of real use in the treatment of weak ankles and tardiness in walking, in scrofulous and rachitic children. Emaciation of lower extremities. Pinus sylvestris combines rheumatic, bronchial and urticarious symptoms; the chest seems thin and to give way.
Extremities
Stiffness; gouty pain in all joints, especially finger-joints. Cramps in calves.
Skin
Nettle-rash. Itching all over, especially about joints and on abdomen. Nose itches.
Relationship
Compare: Pinus Lambertina—Sugar Pine—(constipation, amenorrhœa, abortion). Pinus Lambertina sap is a decided carthartic. Delayed and painful menstruation.)
Also, Abies can.; Abies nig.
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