Fuchsinum

Fuchsinum

Fuchsine (rosaniline/magenta dye) · Human-made/chemical

Boericke

Fuchsinum is indicated in cortical nephritis with marked albuminuria and characteristic deep red discoloration of the urine and mucous membranes. The patient presents with inflammation of the gums, mucous membrane congestion, and gastrointestinal disturbances. The remedy is chiefly useful in toxic nephritis states.

Key symptoms

  • Redness of ears with deep red discoloration of mouth
  • Swollen gums with burning and salivation
  • Deep red albuminous urine
  • Light red, profuse diarrhea with abdominal pains
  • Degeneration of cortical substance of kidneys
  • Cortical nephritis with albuminuria
William Boericke
Homoeopathic Materia Medica · 1901

A Coloring Substance Used in Adulteration of Wine (FUCHSINA - MAGENTA)

Produces redness of ears, deep red discoloration of mouth swollen gums, with burning and tendency to salivation; deep red urine, albuminous, and light red, profuse diarrhœa, with abdominal pains. Cortical substance of kidneys degenerated. Useful in cortical nephritis with albuminuria.

Dose

6x to 30th potency.

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