Evidence supporting the use of: Pyrogenium
For the health condition: Ulcerations (external)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pyrogenium is a homeopathic remedy originally prepared from decomposed lean beef and is traditionally used in homeopathy for conditions involving sepsis, infection, and ulcerations (including external ulcerations). Its use for external ulcerations is based primarily on historical accounts and traditional homeopathic materia medica, rather than on robust scientific evidence. Early homeopathic literature, such as works by Dr. John Henry Clarke and other 19th- and early 20th-century practitioners, describes Pyrogenium as beneficial for septic states and slow-healing wounds or ulcers, especially when accompanied by symptoms like foul discharges, fever, and systemic toxicity. However, there is a lack of clinical trials or scientific studies validating its efficacy for this purpose. Mainstream medicine does not recognize Pyrogenium as a treatment for ulcerations, and there are no published studies in peer-reviewed journals supporting its use for external ulcers. Thus, its use is rooted in homeopathic tradition and anecdotal reports rather than evidence-based medicine. Overall, the evidence supporting Pyrogenium for external ulcerations is very weak and limited to traditional practice within homeopathy.
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Alkanet
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Other health conditions supported by Pyrogenium
AbscessesAdenitis
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Boils
Carbuncles
Inflammation
Mastitis
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores