Silicea is derived from the main part of most rocks and plant stems. It is also found in teeth, hair and bones. This remedy is mainly derived from quartz or flint.

Treatment Use

Silicea is useful when any of the following are indicated:

Mental and emotional aspects

Low self confidence
Fear of failure
Lack of assertiveness and timidity
Anxiety about important events
Exhaustion after periods of concentration
Performance fear
Obsessiveness about detail
Stubbornness

Physical aspects

Weak immune system
Weak nervous system
Slowness of healing, particularly broken bones and fractures
Recurrent coughs, colds and respiratory infections
Ear infections
Sore, throbbing throat
Swelling of glands
Catarrh
Chest infections, especially if a family history of tuberculosis
Boils
Headaches, especially if triggered by cold
Painful joints and bones

Modalities

Better: for keeping warm.
Worse: for cold damp weather; draughts.

Treatment Tips

A good remedy to use if an individual has low resistance to disease and is slow to recover from infection.

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