Calcarea Silicica

Silicate of Calcium. Ca Si 2 O 5 . Trituration.

Clinical

Atrophy / Cornea, ulcer of / Scrofula / Ulcers

Characteristics

This preparation has been used by Ussher (H. W., xxxiv. 491) in the 1x 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.