Calcarea silicata
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. I, p. 364
Silicate of Calcium. Ca Si« O5. Trituration.
Clinical
Atrophy. Cornea, ulcer of. Scrofula. Ulcers.
Characteristics
This preparation has been used by Usher (H.W., xxxiv. 401) in the ix and 6x potencies in cases of atrophy of children. He has found it succeed where Silica has failed in these cases and in corneal affections. It causes absorption of corneal exudations. Ulcers with punched-out edges indicate it.
Relations
Compare : Salufer, Fluoric acid, Lapis alb.