VINCA MINOR
Lesser Periwinkle
A treatment for pores and skin affections, eczema, and specially plica polonica; additionally for haemorrhages and diphtheria.
Head.–Tearing ache in vertex, ringing and whistling in ears. Whirling vertigo, with flickering earlier than eyes. Spots on scalp, oozing moisture, matting hair together. Corrosive itching of scalp. Bald spots. Plica polonica. Irresistible wish to scratch.
Nose.–Tip receives crimson easily. Moist eruption on septum. Stoppage of one nostril. Sores in nose. Seborrhoea higher lip and base of nose.
Throat.–Difficult swallowing. Ulcers. Frequent hawking. Diphtheria.
Female.–Excessive menstruation with magnificent weakness. Passive uterine haemorrhages (Ust; Trill; Secale). Menorrhagia; non-stop flow, especially at climacteric (Lach). Haemorrhages from fibroids.
Skin.–Corrosive itching. Great sensitiveness of skin, with redness and discomfort from moderate rubbing. Eczema of head and face; pustules, itching, burning, and offensive odor. Hair raveled together.
Relationship.–Compare: Oleand; Staph.
Dose.–First to 0.33 potency.
