Other names and synonyms
calc-sil.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Additional facts
Silicate of сalcium. сa Si2 O5. Trituration.
Nosology
Atrophy. сornea, ulcer of. Scrofula. Ulcers.
Typical features
This preparation has been used by Ussher (H. W., xxxiv. 491) in the 1x and 6x potencies in cases of atrophy of children. He has found it succeed where Silica has failed in these cases and in corneal affections. It causes absorption of corneal exudations. Ulcers with punched-out edges indicate it.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Salufer, Fluoric acid, Lapis alb.