Sulphur - The Homeopathic Remedy

General description:
Sulphur is caused by volcanic activity and is the reason why volcanic areas have that distinct rotten-egg smell. Sulphur (flowers of sulphur) is found around volcanic hot springs and volcanic craters.
Sulphur is used in the manufacturing of gunpowder and is an important fungicide particularly in horticulture. It is also used in the manufacture of paints and dyes and in the tire industry to increase the durability of rubber compounds.

Part used and extraction:
Chemically refined sulphur is used in this remedy.

Remedy preparation:
The sulphur is triturated to make it soluble.

History:
Medicinal use of Sulphur goes back to ancient times when it was used as a laxative (more a purgative), antiseptic and disinfectant. Sulphur was burnt in medieval times to stop spreading infections (when burnt sulphur gives off sulphur dioxide, which is a strong disinfectant although it has an unpleasant rotten egg smell).

Hahnemann proved the remedy.

Remedy profile:
Self centered, lazy, detail minded people that are impractically intelligent and untidy suit this remedy. They generally are untidy in appearance as well. Sulphur people normally like intellectual discussions, can tend to be dismissive of the ideas of others but are also generous with their money and time. They are generally thought to be dreamers and find it hard to realize their dreams because they lack the practicality. They tend to be very critical of others and the ideas of others, dismissing them as impractical.
Their dress sense and housekeeping ability reflect this lazy disorganization too. Their clothes always look disheveled, unmatched and if not dirty certainly not ironed. Their homes and offices are disorganized and untidy and often dirty. They seem totally unaware of the impression they create.
They are always thirsty and hot. They perspire a lot.
When ill they smell worse and are always red in the face, sometimes in spots. Their breath smells stale and they cannot stand warmth feeling irritable and overheated.
 

Key Symptoms:
Generous, self-centered, lazy, rarely flustered. tend to get hot and itchy easily.

Used for treatment of:

Itchy skin or scalp

Psoriasis

Dermatitis

Eczema

Acne

Diaper rash

Coughs

Colds

Migraine headaches

Flatulence

Indigestion

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Hemorrhoids

Impotence in men

Painful and irregular menstruation

Sore throat

Toothache

Nosebleeds

Measles

Joint pain

Hay fever

Fever (hot and cold sweats)

Bedwetting

Furuncles

Breastfeeding problems

Cystitis

General Symptoms Worse for: Factors/Conditions that make the symptoms worse
Unpleasant smells
Drinking milk
At night
Stuffy, hot rooms
Exertion
Cold weather
Damp weather
Being hot

General Symptoms Better for: Factors/Conditions that improve symptoms
Exercise
Open, fresh air
Lying on the right side
Cold drink and food