Evidence supporting the use of: Pyrogenium
For the health condition: Skin (infections)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Pyrogenium is a homeopathic remedy traditionally used for various infections, including skin infections, in homeopathic practice. Its origins trace back to the late 19th century, where it was prepared from decomposed lean beef, and it was believed by homeopaths to help in conditions characterized by sepsis or putrefaction, including skin abscesses, boils, and other infectious processes. However, the use of Pyrogenium for skin infections is justified primarily by traditional and historical homeopathic literature rather than scientific validation. There are anecdotal case reports and references in homeopathic materia medica, but there is a lack of well-designed clinical trials or scientific studies supporting its efficacy for skin infections. Conventional medical literature does not recognize Pyrogenium as a treatment for skin infections, and it is not used in mainstream medicine. Thus, while Pyrogenium has a place in homeopathic tradition for supporting skin infection cases, the evidence base is limited to low-quality, non-controlled reports and historical usage rather than rigorous scientific validation.
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zinc
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3-Phenyllactic Acid
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Aquilegia viridiflora
Alpha-terpineol
Azelaic acid
Ardisia
Agave
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Alchornea
American Pawpaw
Albizia
Asafoetida
Ajuga
Aucubin
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Asam gelugor
Allantoin
Aureobasidium pullulans
Alkanet
Alsonia scholaris
Ampelopsis
Acemannan
allyl isothiocyanate
Abuta
Alkanna
Arisaema
Alantolactone
Artepillin C
Babchi
Baliospermum
Baphicacanthus cusia
Black spruce
Blepharis
Boswellic Acid
Bougainvillea
Brazillian peppertree
Bisabolene
Bael
Benzoin
Borate
Backhousia citriodora
Banyan
Bacillus
Burning Bush
Bergenia
Casearia esculenta
Croton seeds
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Citral
California Pitcher Plant
Cistus
cypress
Chaparral
Chondracanthus chamissoi
Cedrus libani
Castile Soap
Cynodon dactylon
Chiococca alba
Cocklebur
Chekiang Fritillary
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Citronella
Didymocarpus
Daphne
Emu Oil
Echinodorus
Ivy
Oak
Spikenard
Snakeroot (unspecified)
Silk protein
Other health conditions supported by Pyrogenium
AbscessesAdenitis
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Boils
Carbuncles
Inflammation
Mastitis
Skin (infections)
Ulcerations (external)
Wounds and Sores