The remedy Calcarea Fluorica, also known as Calcarea Fluorata, is derived from calcium fluoride. It is one of the 12 biochemic medicines in homeopathy. When calcium fluoride is potentized according to a homeopathic formula which is a process of arousing medicinal powers of crude substance, it is converted into a very beneficial homeopathic medicine Calcarea Fluorica. Among the various health concerns that it can treat well, the most prominent ones are hard lumps/knots, extra bony outgrowths (bone spurs) and varicose veins.
Calcarea Fluorica of Drug Action
A foremost action of this medicine is to dissolve extra bony outgrowths. Another highly important action is to dissolve hard lumps/knots in different body parts. The most prominent action of this medicine is seen in the bones and teeth. The other main action is on the breast, neck, back, limbs, and joints. Lastly, it acts well on the rectum and skin.
Calcarea Fluorica Clinical Indications
Bone spurs, exostosis, hard lumps/nodes, dental problems, toothache, gumboils, breast knots, goitre, varicose veins, ganglion, backache, scoliosis, ulcers, piles, anal fissures, anal itching, synovitis
Calcarea Fluorica 6X Uses
1. Bone Complaints (Extra Bony Growths, Bone Tumors, Bone Suppuration)
Calcarea Fluorica acts wonderfully on the bones. It is highly valuable to manage certain bone complaints magnificently. It is a principal medicine to treat exostosis (extra growth of bone on an existing bone) cases. Cases of extra bony growths call unmistakably for the use of Calcarea Fluorica. Other than exostosis some other names for this extra growth of bone include bony spurs and osteophytes. Use of this medicine can be done in any case of extra bone growth occurring for different reasons. Exostosis resulting from an injury to bone is also indicative of its use. This medicine is very powerful to dissolve the extra bony outgrowths. Coming to another complaint where it proves to be highly effective is bone tumours. Another use of this medicine is seen in relieving a hard swelling on the jaw bone. Lastly, it is indicated for managing cases of suppuration of bone. Suppuration means pus discharge.
Key Indicating Features
Extra bony growths – exostosis, bone spurs, osteophytes
Hard swelling on the jaw bone
Suppuration (pus discharge) of bone
2. Dental Complaints (Deficient Enamel, Toothache, Gumboil)
It acts wonderfully on the teeth and gums. Firstly, it is prominently indicated for cases in which the enamel on teeth is deficient. Secondly, it is beneficial for toothache. Here it is indicated when pain in teeth is felt if any food touches the teeth. Lastly, its use is recommended for cases of gumboils (a pus-filled bump on gums). In such cases, it works well when there is a hard swelling on the gums.
Key Indicating Features
Deficient enamel on teeth
Toothache when any food touches the teeth
Gumboil with hard swelling
3. Female Problems (Breast Knots / Lumps, Uterine Prolapse)
If we talk of women’s problems, then the foremost complaint for which it is most importantly indicated is hard knots in the breasts. It is a top-grade medicine to dissolve hard knots/lumps in breasts. It can be given to manage cases of prolapse of the uterus. In such cases, its use is considered when there is bearing down and dragging pain in the uterus and thighs.
Key Indicating Features
Hard knots in the breast
Uterine prolapse with bearing down and dragging in the uterus and thighs
4. Neck And Back Concerns (Goitre, Backache)
Another action of Calcarea Fluorica is noted on the neck and back. In the case of the neck, it is mainly indicated for cases of goitre (lump in front of the neck from an enlarged thyroid gland). It is also indicated for hard lymph nodes in the neck presenting with stony hardness. It helps manage lower back pain. It gives good results in case of lower backache occurring from strains. Those needing this medicine have worsening of this pain after rest which gets better from continued motion and warmth. Along with backache, burning may be felt in the back. Tiredness is also felt in the lower back along with restlessness. This medicine is also considered in managing cases of scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine).
Key Indicating Features
Goitre (lump in front of the neck from enlarged thyroid gland)
Lower backache occurring from strains
Back pain that worsens after rest and is better from continued motion and warmth
5. Limbs And Joints (Varicose Veins, Ganglion, Synovitis)
The action of Calcare Fluorica is also well-marked on the limbs and joints. In the case of limbs, this medicine has a great clinical reputation in treating cases of varicose veins on the legs. It has shown excellent results in cases of ganglion (a fluid-filled lump developing on a joint or tendon). It works best in case of ganglion on the back of the wrist. If we consider joints, it is well indicated for cases of cracking in joints, and synovitis (inflammation of synovial membrane lining the joint) of the knee joint. Lastly, it is of value in cases of enlarged joints of fingers from increased uric acid levels (gout).
Key Indicating Features
Varicose veins on limbs
Ganglion on the back of the wrist
Synovitis of the knee joint
Enlarged joints of fingers from high uric acid levels
6. Rectal Issues (Piles, Anal Fissures, Anal Itching)
With its action on the rectum, it proves to be a highly effective medicine for cases of piles (swollen, enlarged veins in or around the anus or in the lower rectum). The characteristic of its use is piled with pain in the lower back in the sacral region. The piles may be bleeding or non–bleeding type. Constipation is present along with piles. This medicine is also valuable to manage cases of anal fissures (tear in the mucosa lining the anus). There is an extremely sore crack in the anal lining in cases needing it. Besides these, it can be used in cases of anal itching from pinworms. It is worse at night waking the patient.
Key Indicating Features
Piles with pain in the lower back in the sacrum
Anal fissure with an extremely sore crack in the anal lining
Anal itching from pinworms
7. Skin Problems (Hard Lumps, Dry Cracked Skin, Ulcers, Adhesions)
Lastly, its action is marked on the skin to help with certain skin issues. To begin with, it is suitable to treat cases of lumps that are stony hard. For this complaint, it is a leading medicine in homeopathy. It is well-indicated for healing cracked, dry and hard skin. Its use is highly preferred to heal cracks or hard skin in the palms of hands. Further, its use is recommended in case of ulcers that secrete thick yellow pus. The margins of ulcers are hard and elevated. Calcarea Fluor is next indicated in cases of adhesions that form after operation.
Key Indicating Features
Lumps with stony hardness
Cracked, dry, hard skin
Cracks or hard skin in the palms of hands
Ulcers secreting thick, yellow pus
Adhesions forming after operations
Modalities
Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from rest, beginning to move and changes in weather
Relieving factors: Complaints get better from warm applications, continued motion, by rubbing and from warm drinks
Dosage of Calcarea Fluorica 6X
This medicine can be used from third to twelfth potency. Among these, the most frequently used is 6X potency. It can be repeated three to four times a day varying from case to case depending on the symptoms.
Relationship With Other Remedies
1. Calcarea Fluorica can be compared with remedies Conium in case of hard knots/ lumps.
2. It can be compared with medicine Hecla Lava when it comes to dental issues and complaints of bone spurs.
3. In the case of a backache, its comparison is done with the medicine Rhus Tox.
4. Lastly, a comparison of this medicine is done with medicine Silicea in cases of bone suppuration (pus formation).
FAQ about Calcarea fluorica
What is Calcarea Fluorica?
Calcarea Fluorica, also known as Calcarea Fluorata, is derived from calcium fluoride. It is one of the 12 biochemic medicines in homeopathy.
What is Calcarea Fluorica used for?
Calcarea Fluorica is to dissolve extra bony outgrowths and hard lumps/knots in different body parts, breast, neck, back, limbs, and joints. Lastly, it acts well on the rectum and skin.
Is Calcarea Fluorica safe?
Yes, Calcarea Fluorica is 100% safe.
