Ovaries

OOPHORINUMSource – Trituration of expressed juice of ovary of sheep or cow
Genius / Essence
An important intercurrent remedy in ovarian disorders and menopausal complaints.
Clinical Keynotes
Hormonal imbalance
Acne rosacea, seborrhea, prurigo
Hot flushes and other climacteric symptoms
Depression and nervousness during menopause
Menstrual disorders; feels better during menses (similar to Lachesis, Zincum)
Infantile genitalia, sexual weakness, infertility
Ovarian diseases: cysts, tumors, post-oophorectomy states
Obstinate and chronic cases of endometriosis
Early osteoarthritis
Deeper Understanding
Oophorinum cases may show underlying mammalian themes or patterns.
The remedy picture often overlaps with Lac defloratum or Lac ovis, and differentiation may be required among these remedies.
DD: Amyl nitrosum, Lachesis, Folliculinum, Aristolochia clematitis
Potency: Burnett and Clarke have used in lower potencies with encouraging results.