Kreosotum (beechwood tar)
Kreosotum
A strong remedy for gingivitis, gum disease, and painful, bleeding, or spongy gums. Especially useful when the gums are tender and bleed easily, teeth feel too long or loose, and there is offensive breath or a putrid taste. Often indicated when dental complaints are worse from cold and touch and improve with warmth.
Key indications
- Gingivitis and gum disease with bleeding, spongy gums
- Teeth feel too long, loose, or sensitive to cold and touch
- Offensive breath or putrid taste in the mouth
- Gum pain worse from cold, better from warmth
Cold air, cold drinks, touch, exertion
Warmth, warm drinks, rest
200C twice daily.
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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.