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sempervivum tectorum (semp)

SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM (semp)

Is recommended for herpes, zoster and CANCEROUS TUMORS. Scirrhous induration of tongue. Mammary carcinoma. Ring-worm. Hæmorrhoids.

Mouth

Malignant ulcers of mouth. Cancer of tongue [Galium (Gali)]. Tongue has ulcers; BLEED EASILY, especially at night; much soreness of tongue with STABBING pains. Whole mouth very tender.

Skin

Erysipelatous affections. WARTS and corns. Aphthæ. Flushed surface and stinging pains.

Relationship

Compare: Sedum acre (Sed-ac) small Houseleek —(scorbutic conditions; ulcers, intermittent fever) [Galium (Gali); Kali cyanat (Kali-cy)]. Oxalis acetosella (Oxal) - Wood sorrel — (The inspissated juice used as a cautery to remove cancerous growths of the lips). Cotyledon (Cot). Ficus Carica — (Fig) - The milky juice of the freshly broken stalk applied to warts; causes their disappearance.

Dose

Tincture and 2 decimal, also fresh juice of plant. Locally for bites of insect, stings of bees, and poisoned wounds, warts.