What’s the bacillus?

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Bacillinum is a homeopathic medicine made from a tuberculosis nosode, used to treat tuberculosis and other conditions. Its effectiveness is based on anecdotal evidence, and it is not intended for long-term use. It is not widely available in the US due to regulatory oversight and can only be obtained with a prescription.

The bacillus is a type of homeopathic medicine classified as a nosode, which means that it is prepared from a pathological sample of tissue or other biological matter. Specifically, it is a tuberculosis nosode formerly known as Tuberculinum. This substance later became known as Burnett Bacillinum in reference to Dr. Burnett, the homeopathic physician who first considered its use to prevent and treat specific diseases by immunizing the body against it, a concept in keeping with “similar remedies.” Philosophy of homeopathy. Unlike conventional vaccines, however, homeopathic nosode preparations are “boosted” through a series of dilutions by factors of 10 or 100 to arrive at the vibrational essence of the parent material. In this case, the source material is a sample of tuberculous sputum or lung tissue.

In terms of therapeutic benefit, the primary goal of supplementing with Bacillinum is to treat tuberculosis. It is also used to treat a number of other conditions, many of which are considered to be secondary to tuberculosis, such as tuberculous meningitis. It is also used to treat Addison’s disease, bronchial pneumonia, asthma, and other chronic respiratory disorders. Other conditions that indicate that treatment with this agent may be beneficial include rheumatism, alopecia, ringworm, lupus, and bruxism, or teeth grinding. Some homeopathic texts even list Bacillinum as a cure for insanity and idiocy.

Not surprisingly, there is little clinical evidence to substantiate many of these claims, and most support for the use of this substance is based on anecdotal experience. Furthermore, no apparent beneficial effect is observed in certain cases. This homeopathic remedy is clearly not intended for repeated administration or long-term use.

Unlike herbal remedies or essential oils, Bacillinum is not freely available in the US, presumably because it is produced from diseased samples without the benefit of regulatory oversight. However, it can be obtained in the US with a prescription. It is also widely available in some parts of Europe, especially the UK. While it is possible for Americans to request this material from a foreign source, it is also likely that there are restrictions on the export of this substance to the US. Additionally, the risk of contamination or lack of standardized processing warrants careful investigation into the background of any potential supplier.




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