SPRAIN

(See also "INJURY")

Arnica M: This medicine may be applied on the affected. Part in mother tincture and then hot fomentation be given. Internally it may be given in 1000 dilution, one dose every 5 hours. When improvement sets in, the medicine need only be repeated at longer intervals, say, twice a week. Black and blue appearance of the sprained joint is quickly cured by this medicine. Fear of persons running towards him.

Rhus Tox: This remedy will be called for if Arnica fails or only partially improves the sprain. It will complete the cure in a short time. Give in IM potency.

Ignatia: Will be indicated in mental cases with scanty and restless sleep, intolerance of noise, watery urine, trembling and twitching.

Ruta G: Sprain especially of the wrist or ankle. Give in IM dilution and alternate it with Arnica IM every third day till recovery.