Remedy
Antimonium Crudum (black sulphide of antimony)
Antimonium crudum
A useful remedy for acne with thick, hard, or pustular pimples. Often indicated when blemishes are accompanied by a thickly coated white tongue.
Key indications
- Hard, pustular pimples and blackheads, often on the face
- Acne worse from rich food, overeating, and sweets
- Thick white-coated tongue alongside the breakouts
- Skin that thickens, scars, or forms callus-like spots around blemishes
Worse from
Rich food, overeating, sweets, heat, sun, bathing
Better from
Open air, rest, warm applications, simple diet
Suggested dosage
6C twice daily. Often taken in combination with Bovista for acne rosea.
Frequently taken with
Bovista (puffball mushroom)General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.