Rhus Aromatica and Rhus Glabra

Rhus Aromatica

(Fragrant Sumach)

Renal and urinary affections, especially diabetes. Enuresis due to vesical atony; senile incontinence. Hematuria and cystitis come within the range of this remedy.

Urine
Pale, albuminous. Incontinence. Severe pain at beginning or before urination, causing great agony in children. Constant dribbling. Diabetes, large quantities of urine of low specific gravity (Phos ac; Acet ac).

Dose
Tincture, in rather material doses.

Reference: Homeopathic Materia Medica by William Boericke

Rhus Glabra

(Smooth Sumach)

Epistaxis and occipital headache. Fetid flatus. Ulceration of mouth. Dreams of flying through the air (Sticta). Profuse perspiration arising from debility (China). It is claimed that this remedy will so disinfect the bowels that the flatus and stools will be free from odor. It acts well in putrescent conditions with tendency to ulceration.

Mouth
Scurvy; nursing sore mouth (Veronica). Aphthous stomatitis.

Relationship
Said to be antidotal to the action of Mercury, and has been employed in the treatment of secondary syphilis after mercurialization.

Dose
Tincture. Usually locally to soft, spongy gums, aphthe, pharyngitis, etc. Internally, first potency.