Paraffinum Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the principal that 'like cures like', in a tiny dilution - so the indications below are what a healthy person would feel if taking Paraffinum. If your symptoms fit within the symptoms below, then Paraffinum would be a good bet. The following are the strongest indications of Paraffinum for its use in homeopathy. Entries on a white backgorund are from Boericke's Materia Medica, other entries are from a reversed Kent's repertory. Homeopathic remedies are not the same as herbal remedies. Please remember though, this homeopathy materia medica is provided for information only, with no guarantee of accuracy; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for the effectiveness of Paraffinum in treating any of the symptoms below. If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice - minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Homeopathic remedies are very dilute, and while the homeopathic remedy may be beneficial, the raw product may be harmful. To purchase Paraffinum and other homeopathic remedies online, please click the button above. Valuable in uterine affections. Particularly serviceable, in constipation. Knife-like pains. Pains extend from one part to another, and alternate. Pain in stomach alternates with pain in throat and spine. Relationships Compare: Naphthalin; Petrol.; Kreos.; Eupion. Left side of head and face suffer most; pains stinging and twisting Pain as if a nail were driven in left side of vertex Twisting in left ear. Vision dim; black specks before Lids red Sensation as if there were fat on the eyes. Full of saliva; feels sticky; bitter taste. Tearing, twisting pain in teeth down to lower jaw Stomach; Hungry all the time Pain across stomach Pain in stomach alternates with pain in throat and spine, extends to chest with belching Fixed pain in left hypochondrium, as if parts were being twisted Palpitation with stomach pains. Pain in lower abdomen, extending to genitals, rectum and coccyx; better, sitting. Obstinate constipation in children ( Alumina; Nyctanthes.) Chronic constipation, with hemorrhoids and continual urging to stool, without result. Frequent desire for stool Female; Menses too late, black, abundant Milky leucorrhoea Nipples pain when touched, as if sore inside Stabbing pain in mons veneries Very hot urine with burning pains in vulva. Feet swollen with tearing in ankles and soles. Wrenching pain in calves, extending into toes, in joints Feeling of electric shocks in all joints Pain in spine extending to inguinal region and in both loins, when ascending the stairs Burns, even of third degree, with sloughing and sepsis Wash with sterile water and dry and spray with paraffine, and cover with thin layer of cotton Useful also in frost bites. Paraffinum is available to buy through our online shop from WHP in USA, Boiron in USA, Boiron in Canada, Hylands in USA, Weleda in UK (not for export), Helios, Europe, by clicking the red 'View Purchase Options' button. Alternative names, keywords, and common mis-spellings Purified Paraffin