Tetanus

(An acute infectious disease, often fatal, caused by toxin of a bacillus which enters the body through
wound, characterized by spasmodic contractions and rigidity of muscles; if symptoms develop fully,
hospitalization a must.)
Remedies:
Natrum Mur 6x, 4 hourly: It should be applied internally as well as externally. “Moisten the
painful spot and apply thereto Natrum Mur, 6
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trituration, rubbing it in. Pain ceases at once.” (Dr
Schussler); A few doses of the combination of Ferrum Phos 6x, Kali Phos 6x, and Mag Phos 6x
will also be required. Intercurrently, Calcarea Phos in 6x potency is needed. To prevent gangrene
in puerperal tetanus, use of Kali Phos 6x in frequent doses is imperative. Natrum Sulph 6x
removes profuse perspiration of the left side.