GRAPHITES

Graphites is a very deep acting remedy, like all carbons, and is accompanied with Induration (swelling) and burning in the base of the ulcers, inflamed tissues and old cicatrices.

Uses of Graphites (3X – 6X)

• Graphites helps in anemia conditions with redness of face, helps relieve the redness.
• It is used to relieve a number of skin disorders, particularly weeping eczema, accompanied by a discharge, that generally occurs at the back of the ears and the knees, on the palms of the hand and even on the nipples.
• Dry, cracked skin, psoriasis, cuts that become infected quite easily and ooze pus, keloids (elevated, scratchy scars), scar tissues that turn firm, and deformed nails wherein the nails are usually thick, cracked and distorted, Graphites gives the best results by improving the skin and helping to heal.

Common symptoms of Graphites (3X – 6X)

• Graphites helps expelling copious production of mucus, particularly when blowing your nose hurts owing to the cracks on the skin. 
• Pimples and acne, Eruptions, oozing out a sticky exudation, Rawness in bends of limbs, groins, neck, behind ears, is relieved well with Graphites.
• Unhealthy skin; every little injury suppurates, Graphites helps to heal the skin by draining the pus.

Important Indicated symptoms of Graphites (3X – 6X)

• It is well indicated in curing nails that may possibly become dehydrated, cracked as well as aching. 
• Graphites helps in conditions, where skin in the region of the nails may bleed and these areas may easily become infected.
• It relieves the fissuring of the skin, especially at the muco­cutaneous borders.
• Graphites is a useful homeopathic medication for relieving digestive problems, wherein the condition is accompanied with symptoms, such as bloating, flatulence and constipation.

Complaints 

worse after

warmth, at night, during and after menstruation.

better from

in the dark, from wrapping up

Reactions with Graphites (3X – 6X)

It is safe to take the tablets even if you are on other mode of medication like allopathy medicines, ayurvedic etc. Homeopathic medicines never interfere with the action of other medicines. It is safe and has no side effects.

Dosage of Graphites (3X – 6X)

• Put tablets into mouth and allow them to dissolve under the tongue. 
• Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)2 to 4 tablets,four times daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
• Children (under 12 years)2 tablets twice a day.
• In acute cases- a dose every hour or two.
• In severe, painful affections a dose every ten to fifteen minutes.
• In chronic affections one to four doses daily.

Precautions

Always keep a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals when you take medicine.

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a homeopathic practitioner before use. 

Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course of medication.