Dr. Reckeweg R56 (Worms)

INDICATIONS  
     
Worms of all types, ascarides and oxyures. Subventional remedy in specific mortification processes (i.e. of a taenia).
  
     
MODE OF ACTION OF MAIN INGREDIENTS:  
     
R 56 is not a fast acting vermifuge. Its indications are in particular to remove the concomitant symptoms of this parasitic complaint and to improve the constitution. In this way lasting cure from helminthes is possible and relapses are prevented. The symptomatology of the individual remedies is:

Artemisia vulgaris: Spasms in children having worms.

Cina: Pale children with dark shadows around the eyes. Grating teeth during sleep, easily startled, starting of the limbs, nasal itch. Active against ascarides.

Filix mas: Specifically active as antihelminthic, particularly tape worms.

Graphites: Constitutional remedy. Large appetite, greedy, meteorism, flatulence.

Mercurius sublimate. Corrosives: Inflamed mucous membrane of the gut with tenesmus. Sticky nocturnal perspirations.

Tanacetum vulgare: Helminthic infection, starting during sleep, easily startled.

DOSAGE  
     
-  10-15 Drops in some water before meals 2-3 times a day. To prevent relapses R 56 should be taken 4-6 weeks after the intensive treatment in the same dosage as mentioned above.   
     
REMARKS  
     
- In intestinal colics: additionally R 37.
 
- In hepatic complaints: compare R 7.
 
- In gastric complaints: compare R 5.