Remedy
Silicea (flint)
Silicea terra
For hair loss with weak, thin, brittle hair and slow scalp healing. Useful in people who are chilly, lack stamina, and have weak nails, poor assimilation, or a history of chronic infections.
Key indications
- Best for: Thinning, weak, brittle hair on head
- Poor stamina, chilly, lack of grit or confidence
- Weak brittle nails alongside hair thinning
- Excess sweating of the scalp, offensive smelling
Worse from
Cold, drafts, uncovering the head, new moon
Better from
Warmth, wrapping the head, summer
Suggested dosage
200C once weekly for chronic hair and nail weakness.
Frequently taken with
Equisetum (horsetail)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.