Silicea

Silicea Terra – The Homeopathic Remedy for Weakness, Suppuration & Slow Developmen

Silicea is a deep-acting constitutional remedy made from pure flint (silica). It’s especially useful for people with weak immune systems, poor nutrition, and a tendency to form pus and abscesses.

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1. General Action of Silicea

Silicea works on the nervous system, bones, glands, and skin.

It is great for people who are physically weak but mentally sharp.

It’s especially helpful in children who are weak, slow to grow, and catch infections easily.

Also suitable for people who easily form pus, get abscesses, or have chronic discharges.

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2. Appearance & Personality

Thin, delicate people, especially children with big heads, open fontanelles (soft spots), bloated abdomen, and weak legs.

These children are slow to walk and talk, often look tired and pale.

People needing Silicea often lack confidence, get tired easily, and are sensitive to cold.

They prefer warmth, often covering themselves and staying close to heat.

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3. Key Physical Symptoms

Skin & Glands

Skin is unhealthy – wounds heal slowly, even small cuts become infected.

Boils, abscesses, fistulas, and offensive pus are common.

Enlarged glands, especially in the neck or underarms.

Keloids, thick scars, and suppurating (pus-filled) wounds.

Useful in chronic skin issues like ulcers and carbuncles.

Bones & Joints

Weak bones, especially in children (rickets).

Bone infections (caries, necrosis).

Swelling, pain, and deformities in bones or spine.

Curved or bent spine, especially in growing children.

Useful in joint abscesses and painful swelling.

Nervous System

Acts on nerve weakness – great for people who are mentally alert but physically tired.

Epilepsy, convulsions, especially after vaccination or spinal injury.

Trembling, exhaustion, and oversensitivity to noise and pain.

Progressive locomotor ataxia – where the person loses balance or coordination.

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4. Digestive System

Very sluggish digestion, with weak assimilation (nutrient absorption).

Constipation, where stool is hard and difficult to pass, often slips back in.

Fistula in ano, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.

Children may refuse to eat; adults have appetite loss or sudden aversion to food.

Abdomen bloated, hard, and warm – especially in weak children.

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5. Mind Symptoms

Timid, shy, lacks confidence, and very sensitive emotionally.

Children may cry easily, especially when spoken to kindly.

Has fixed thoughts, like fear of pins or thinking too much about trivial things.

Prone to mental fatigue, sadness, or brain exhaustion after little mental effort.

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6. Female Problems

Painful menstruation, irregular menses.

Thick, acrid white discharge (leucorrhoea) especially during urination.

Breast lumps, painful nipples, or abscesses in the breast.

Often prescribed for infertility due to weakness or repeated miscarriages.

Sexual sensitivity and discomfort during intercourse.

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7. Male Problems

Weak sexual energy, excessive tiredness after sex.

Gonorrhea with foul discharge, itching and moistness in scrotum.

Testicular swelling or pain.

May take days to recover from exhaustion after sexual activity.

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8. Respiratory Symptoms

Chronic cough, gets worse after cold drinks, talking, or lying down.

Asthma triggered by exposure to cold air or after pneumonia.

Thick, offensive yellow mucus.

Useful for people who don’t fully recover from chest infections.

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9. Modalities (What makes them Better or Worse)

Worse from:

Cold air, drafts, bathing, uncovering.

Physical or mental exertion.

Touch, pressure, noise, bright light.

Full moon, night time, and suppressed sweat.

Better from:

Warm wraps, summer weather.

Humidity, warm clothing.

Profuse urination.

Magnetism and electricity.

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10. Unique Sensations

Sensation of a hair on the tongue or in throat.

Feeling of coldness in ulcers or before an epileptic attack.

Parts go numb or fall asleep, especially when lying on them.

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11. Special Uses of Silicea

Helps the body remove foreign objects like splinters or glass pieces.

Useful after vaccination reactions, especially if they cause chronic illness.

Assists in healing from old injuries, fractures, or surgery scars.

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12. Complementary Remedies

Fluoric acid, Phosphorus, Thuja.