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THE X-RAY DRUG PICTURE

S. P. DEY
M B.S Hom. (Cal.), D.F.Hom, (London).
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 The X-Ray Drug Picture
Proved by Dr. Bernhardt Fincke in 1897

It is a pity that a drug like X-Ray which was proved 90

years back, is rarely used by us till today. If v/e analyse the
symptomatology as obtained from its potentised proving as
also the crude effects of its clinical application, we can easily
understand its depth and sphere of action. The drug is so
deeply penetrating and long lasting in its effect that in my
opinion we can hardly sacrifice its knowledge even fbr the
sake of well versed knowledge of rest of the drugs in homoeo­
pathic materia medica.
We are facing difficult, masked, complex and so called
incurable diseases in our everyday practice and now-a-days
the number of such complex miasmatic disease is alarmingly o
increasing. Generally, we try to give some sort of palliation
to these patients and feel happy with the results obtained.
Should we not try to do something better if we have the
means to do so ? X-Ray is a drug which may help us a lot
in this respect. We are only to know how, where and when
to use it.
Clinical conditions where X-Ray should be thought of as
possible medicine :
1. Dry, obstinate Eczema, Psoriasis, Vitiligo and Pig­
mentary disorders.
2. Alopecia.
3. Corns, ganglia, warts etc.
4. New growths including pre-malignant conditions like
Neurofibroma.
5. Ulcers and wounds refusing healing (including Leuko­
plakia, Dry gangrene etc.)
6. Sinuses and fistulae.
7. Caries and necrosis of bones and tissues.
8. Obstinate Rheumatism, Arthritis and Gout—not
responding to other medicines.
9. Oligospermia, Azoospermia and Amenorrhoea.
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10. Affections of cerebrospinal nervous system ; paralyses.

11. Diabetes Mellitus and reversible degenerative diseases.
12. Retarded growth.
13. Severe Anaemia and varicose veins.
14. Deaf and dumb.
15. Lack of reaction to well indicated deep acting
medicines.

Characteristic indications :
1. Long lasting suppression of miasmatic affections :
X-Ray penetrates deep into the tissues and organs. Hences
it posseses the power of bringing back the old suppressed
disease manifestations on the surface. It is a process of
evolution as we see in Hering's law of cure. We are to hit
hard to reach the innermost part of the interior of a living
human being. X-Ray is such a weapon. One will be
astonished to observe its effect of bringing back the suppressed
old symptoms, even if they be of 20, 30 or 40 years of
duration. It has repeatedly been verified by me in my
practice. I have seen old gonorrhoeal discharge, suppressed
syphilitic chancres or ulcers and suppressed skin disease of
long past to reappear after its judicious administration. But
one caution is necessary for its use in such cases. It is a
curative effect of the medicine against which the system
(vital force) reacts as a whole. But if the reactionery capacity
of the organism is very low and gross organic changes are
there, this process of evolution may break the damaged organs
and tissues into pieces and the patient, not being able to cope
with the situation of stormy outburst, may face dire conse-
quences, if not death. Hence, before its application in such
cases, we must be sure about the curability of the cases as
also the potency, dose and repetition of the medicine.
2. Mixed miasmatic, states :
The first indication stated above indicates clearly that the
drug covers all rhe three miasmatic states,—Psora, Sycosis
and Syphilis and very often we come across patients suffering
from mixed miasmatic states where X-Ray may be required
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-as an indicated medicine, if symptoms agree. Complex

miasmatic states, especially if marked, should invite our
attention to X-Ray if other constitutional medicines are not
well indicated due to paucity of symptoms.
3. Paucity of symptoms :
The more a disease becomes organic and reaches the stage
of incurability, the less are the individualising symptoms
manifested on the surface. In such cases we get the common
symptoms of the nosological conditions and homoeopathy
has definite limitation in such cases. Wc should think of
X-Ray in such cases as one of the means to explore the
curability of the case. Has the patient not gone far beyond
the scope of medicine, X-Ray may bring back many accessory
symptoms, relieve the tension of the organ and tissues and
save the patient from threatened destruction of the organs.
Thus many so called incurable patients may turn into curable
stage following the administration of X-Ray.
4. Non-healing ulcers, sinuses, fistulae, wounds,
burns etc.:
X-Ray burns take long time to heal up. Naturally, the
drug may be very effectively used in any ulcer, wound, sinus,
fistula etc. which refuse healing by any other means
including constitutional treatment. Even in burn cases the
drug may be used for quick healing and preventing compli­
cations. Congenital sinuses may nicely respond to this drug.
I have used this drug in anal fistula, idiopathic keloid
formation, chronic osteomyelitis, caries of bone, spondylosis
etc. with great success. In all such cases my prescription was
based mainly on this indication of non-healing ulcerations.
5. Primary or secondary degenerations :
Primary degenerations of syphilitic miasmatic origin or
secondary degenerations of Psoric, Syco-Psoric or Syco-Syphi-
litic origin may nicely be cured whenever possible with the
help of this drug. Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis,
Gout, Pernicious anaemia, Spondylosis, Diabetes Mellitus,
pre-cancerous conditions e. g. Leukoplakia etc. may respond
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nicely to X-Ray provided the vitality of the patient is not too

low to give necessary reaction to establish an order in the
system once again.
6. History of repeated X-Ray exposure either for
diagnostic or therapeutic purpose and/or history of Radium
therapy :
Potentised X-Ray is a very good antidote to the effect or
crude X-Ray as and when necessary. Indicated constitutional
medicines may fail to produce desired result if the effect of.
X-Ray exposure acts as an obstacle in the way of cure. Children
born with congenital defects may require X-Ray in potentised
form if there is history of X-Ray exposure in the mother during
pregnancy, especially in the early months. Even the mother
should be given a dose of potentised X-Ray during pregnancy
to eradicate the dyscrasia if any.
7. Falling of hair in bunches or complete alopecia :
Total destruction of hair follicles with complete alopecia-
indicates syphilitic miasmatic state either hereditary or
acquired. X-Ray is a very good medicine in such cases indi­
cating its usefulness as an anti-syphilitic drug.
8. Corns, Excrescenses, Callosities, Ganglia and new
growths of any kind :
Painful corns on sole of feet are very obstinate to cure.
Pain may be relieved by Antim crud, Hypericum, Calc-Fluor,.
Thuja etc., but complete cure of such conditions is very
difficult. Very often they require surgical aid. X-Ray may
-- many such patients-
safely be tried in such cases. I have <seen
to be completely cured by X-Ray. -.Those who have no-
knowledge about the efficacy of this drug, may have a trial
in such cases.
9. PrimoTy or Secondary Amenorrhocu :
Delayed onset of first menstruation or long lasting
secondary amcnorrhoea due to hormonic imbalance or
suppression of miasmatic manifestations in the past may
respond nicely to X-Ray. In fact X-Ray acts in such cases as
a strong whip to set the system in order so that all the
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Endocrene glands regain their co-ordination of action in place

of incoordination. This indicates how great an anti-sycotic
medicine is X-Ray. I have seen menstruation to reappear
after a period of 5/6 months of amenorrhoea or even more.
10. Suppression of skin diseases, discharges and Rheu-
• matism or Arthritis :
Suppression of skin disease in any form, starting from
scabies to Psoriasis may serve as a valuable indication of
X-Ray, if indicated medicines foil to bring back the suppressed
state. The longer the history of repeated suppression, the
more clearly the X-Ray becomes indicated. In many chronic
ailments we try and expect the suppression to come back,
but it does not. Naturally the chronic ailments are not
cured. In such cases we should think of X-Ray. Pre-cance-
rous condition of cervix of the uterus with history of
suppression of long lasting leucorrhoea should remind us of
X-Ray as a possible medicine. Cardiac manifeslalions follow­
ing suppression of Rheumatic or neuralgic pain may yield
nicely to X-Ray as and when indicated.
11. Retardation of growth both physical and mental :
Sudden retardation of growth in early childhcod without
any congenital defect or apparent cause indicates imbalance
in the system either due to hereditary miasmatic dyscrasia or
acquired deficiency states. X-Ray may eradicate the dyscrasia
and the child may start growing again, normally. With this
indication we may try this drug also in Mongolism, Micro-
cephale, Hypo-Pituitarism, Hypo-thyroidism or Hypoadre­
nal ism, cerebral palsy etc.
12. Vitiligo and other pigmentary disorders :
The medicine is very useful in vitiligo or other conditions
of leucoderma as also hyperpigmentation of any kind.
History of repeated X-Ray exposure in either of the parents
or the patient himself may serve as a valuable guide in the
selection of X-Ray in such cases.
13. Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo-arthritis, Spondylosis^
Potfs disease etc. with history of previous X-Ray therapy :
Such conditions previously treated with X-Ray or steroids
may not respond to indicated medicines like Causticum,
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dose
Silicea, Calc. Fluor, Tuberculinum etc..In such cases
of X-Ray may bring back the original
< symptoms facilitating
the selection of the correctly indicated drug. Thereby it
helps in making a correct second prescription.
14. When well indicated medicines fail to ameliorate
or cure the mixed miasmatic conditions :
As has already been stated, many obstacles may act as
blocks or impediments in the way of cure, Removal of such
blocks is a must before we expect to cure:such conditions.
X-Ray is one of the pioneers in this field一much more powerful
than other nosodes and drugs like sulphur, Carbo veg, Camphor,
Zincum etc. which are reputed for having similar action.
15. Symptoms taking wrong direction :
If physical symptoms improve or disappear with abnorma­
lity in mental sphere or some organic symptoms supervene
with disappearance of surface symptoms, it indicates a grave
condition and immediate antidote is absolutely necessary.
X-Ray is a very good friend in such cases to help the patient
to be cured of his ailments following Hering's Law.
16. Congenital or acquired deafness and dumbness of
functional origin or due to reversible organic causes :
Sudden development of such conditions due to high pitched
sound like bomb blasting etc. or fear may yield nicely to
X-Ray. But this drug is so deeply penetrating that it may
also be tried in any such congenital conditions.
17. Rough, Scaly and bleeding palms ; Dry or weeping
eczema :
In many patients, especially in women we see unhealthy
conditions of skin on. palms, persisting for years together.
Skin appears like excoriations resulting from excessive handling
of water. Dulcamara, Nat. Mur,> Thuja etc. are vei*y often
indicated in such cases. But ccomplete cure may not take
place in many cases. We should think of X-Ray ,inl such cases
as also in the cases of long lasting dry eczema which have not
been amenable to indicated drugs.
18. Complete anorexia and desire for sweets were revealed
in the proving of X-Ray.
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19. Complete aversion to meat is also one of its important

symptoms.
20. Prolonged prostration of both mind and body without
any other remarkable suffering is also one of its interesting
features.
21. There may be sleeplessness or catnap sleep without
any apparent cause.
22. X-Ray is one of those rare drugs which act on Oligo­
spermia or Azoospermia with or without loss of sexual desire.
23. All the complaints generally aggravate at night.
24. It also produces trembling all over,
25. Paresis or complete paralysis of extremities or
different organs is also another important symptom of X-Ray.
26. There is also polyuria at night.
27. Bulging of the chest wall, especially in the left side is
another striking feature (may be both subjective and
objective).
28. Usually the patients are irritable and desire to be
alone.
29. It also has produced pain in the left kidney region
like renal colic due to calculus.
30. X-Ray has significant role in varicose veins and dry
gangrene.

POTENCY, DOSE AND REPETITION

A weapon with such stupendous power must be handled
carefully especially in the selection of potency, dose as also
regarding its repetition. I have observed the medicine to act
for months together following the administration of a single
dose of 2ooth potency. In fact, I consider X-Ray as the most
deeply penetrating and long acting medicine of our materia-
medica. Sometimes its action manifests quickly rather imme­
diately, but in most cases, the action manifests insidiously, in
course of one to three months. Any change of medicine
within 15 days or a month, may lead to severe aggravation and
seal the door of cure for ever.
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In any case, where we like to prescribe X-Ray, we must first

of all judge the vitality of the patient and reversibility of the
pathological changes, If we are satisfied that the patient is in
the curable stage, we should next judge the susceptibilty of
the patient. If we see that the patient is moderately suscep-
tible, we should select a single dose of 2ooth potency in our
first prescription. And then, as already stated, we have to
wait and watch the changes patiently until the patient comes to
a standstill condition. During this period of waiting and
observation very often it is seen that the suppressed old
symptoms of long past are reappearing one after another. It
may so happen that the patient may forget the occurance of
any such symptom till its reappearance. Incidentally, the
patient gradually feels better of the presenting condition as
also in himself/herself^ the more the old symptoms reappear.
Repetition :
The drug needs repetition only at long intervals. It can
only be repeated when the action of the first dose is fully
exhausted. It is better to repeat the medicine in the same
potency giving 5 to 10 succussions to the phial ( modified
strength ) instead of jumping to 1 M from 2ooth. When the
condition of the patient improves to a great extent, still requi-
ring repetition, we may administer one dose of IM potency
without any fear of danger.
Hazards of frequent and indiscriminate repetition of the
medicine :
If the medicine is repeated unnecessarily, it may lead to
bone-marrow depression and damage to the internal organs
and the patient may develop an artificial chronic disease which
may be much more grave than the present disease. Latent
degenerative states may flare up and quick destruction of cells
and tissues may occur. Hence, the drug should never be
repeated like other polychrest drugs which generally take a
long time to produce an artificial disease.
Caution about potency selection :
2ooth potency is moderate enough to start with. Too high
(10M, 50M, CM etc) or too low ( below 30th ) may cause
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adverse reactions and may even endanger the life of the
patient.
How long to depend on X-Ray alone ?
(a) So long as the present condition of the patient improves,,
we can safely depend and wait.
(b) If old symptoms reappear and then pass off themselves,
we should wait.
(c) If old symptoms reappear and persist unchanged for a
long time, we should repeat X-Ray in altered (higher； potency.
(d) If old symptoms still persist and clearly indicate some
other constitutional medicine, we should administer ihe new
medicine in no less a potency than what was used in the last
prescription.
(e) If old symptoms become trcublesonie while ihe presenL
condition is still improving, ihe new medicine is to be giver
in lower potencies (6, 12 or 30) or in 50 millesimal scale.
After the old symrtoms disappear, we are to assess the present
condition again to see if ihe patient is still iirprovirg in his
present condition or as a whole. If so, we are to wait till
the condition comes to a stand still slate when moihcr do;e
of X-Ray may be repeated in slightly higher potency.
(f) We are to leave X-Ray only when we are sure that ihe
drug has done whatever it is capable of doing in such cases.
Signs of improvement following administration of X-Ray :
(a) Old suppressed symptoms reappearing.
(b) If any discharge e.g. Leucorrhoea, loose iroticn.
mucus in stools, minor haemorrhages, fluent coryza, old gonc-
rrhoeal discharge etc. sets in.
(c) If the patient as a whole feels better even with aggrava­
tion of present symptoms.
(d) If functional symptoms aggravate with amelioralion of
objective findings or organic changes.
(e) Patienfs appetite, sleep, body weight, mental state
and general appearance being iirprcvcd siniullfncously wi：h
the feeling of general well being.
Conclusion :
We must try to use this powerful weapon as ard vs hen.
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necessary especially in tackling difficult, masked and the so

called incurable diseases. There is no risk or danger if it is
used judiciously. Can we spare any of our efforts to be
judicious in administering any of the deep acting prolychrest
medicines of Homoeopathic Materia Medica ? Surely we
--I appeal■ to all
cannot. So, ‘‘ myr learned colleagues to please
give--------------------- ------------ to see if it be of any help in
give a fair trial to this medicine
alleviating the sufferings of the ailing humanity.

ILLUSTRATIVE CASES
Case no. I
A male patient aged about 50 years came for consultation
on 29. 3. 74 for treatment of his rheumatoid arthritis compli­
cating with Psoriasis. He had been suffering from Psoriasis
•for fairly a long time, the exact duration of which he could
not mention. The duration of rheumatoid arthritis was only
two years. His principal complaint was rheumatoid arthritis
and its associated features on the first day of his visit. He
was on steroid treatment at that time. Almost all the joints
were affected including neck. Severe pain in joints with
stiffness and restriction of movement which used to aggravate
in the moring and on initial movement and ameliorate by
continued motion. The patient was hot and could never
cover his feet during sleeping even in winter. He used to
perspire profusely but only to increase his sufferings.
On examination, he was found to be severely anaemic and
his blood pressure was high (exact reading not noted in the
record).
The patient was on Kali lod in different centesimal
potencies from 29. 3. 74 to 8. 7. 74 with partial relief of
Psoriasis and joint pains from time to time, Not being
satisfied with his improvement, lie discontinued treatment
after 8. 7. 74 and placed himself under treatment of another
Homoeopathic physician and took many medicines at a time
including local application for Psoriasis. The patient was
much releived of his jpain
"'but became completely bed-ridden
.and was unable to get up bedI even. There was free
. from his —
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discharge of pus from the eruptions also. So, he again called.

me to see him on 22. 7. 75.
This time I prescribed X-Ray 200 one dose to take care of
repeated suppression and palliation. To my utter surprise,
the patient steadily improved in all respects but with aggra-
vation of Psoriasis and occasional rise of temperature.
The medicine acted fbr about 8 months when another two
doses of X-Ray 200 were repeated at an interval of 12 hours
giving 10 succussions to the phial before each dose. Finally
X-Ray IM one dose was given after another <4 months when
the patient could join his daily duties. This case proves the
efficacy of the drug in bringing back the suppressed conditions
on the surface and thereby to cure a patient following
Hering's Law of cure.
Case No. 2.
A boy aged 19 years came fbr consultation on 17. 11, 86.
He had alopecia since six years of age following an attack of
small pox at the age of 5 years. He had no hair on eyebrows
and axillae and pubic hair and eye lashes were nil. He was
on allopathic treatment including steroid 1| years back
but discontinued the treatment as he was becoming obese
following steroid treatment. He also had nausea and vomiting
while riding in a car.
His past history revealed that he suffered from long lasting
diarrhoea at the age of 5 months for which he was given
many medicines and finally was checked by herbal products ；
he suffered from convulsion at the age of 6 months ; there­
after he suffered from small pox ( ? ) at the age of five years ;
he also had tonsilectomy at the age of 17 years after which
his alopecia turned to be total. His family history revealed
Pulmonary tuberculosis in his maternal side and Diabetes
Mellitus & mental disorder in paternal side.
He is a hot patient with profuse sweat all over his body.
He has craving for raw salt and cold food and drinks and.
aversion to fat and rich food. He has great thirst for large
quantities of water at a time. Mentally, he is sad, depressed,
anxious and prefers to be alone because of his illness. He is-
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basically
basically nervous and has stage fright too. Considering the
history of repeated suppression and tendency for complete
destruction of hair follicles at an early age, the family
history of mixed miasmatic states and paucity of symptoms,
I prescribed X-Ray 200 one dose on 17. 11. 86. His hair
started growing after the very first dose and now he has
considerable development of hair at all places. In the mean­
time he has been given X-Ray IM one dose three times at
an interval of 4-5 months, each time repeating by giving
10 succussion to the phial.
The patient is still under treatment and he is now quite
hopeful about his complete recovery.
It is really a pleasure to see how nicely a single dose of
this medicine acts for mouths together in a curative way.
Case No. 3.
A male patient aged 17 years presented the following
on 5. 9. 86.
1. Pain in right Iliac region since childhood一aggravates
from exertion and ameliorates at rest.
2. Bursting headache affecting whole head for last one
year ; aggravates from sunlight and mental or physical
exertion ; ameliorates at rest.
3. Sudden spell of breathlessness during sleep at about
11 P.M. associated with stiffness of neck and marked
salivation ; the attack is preceded with shouting ; each
attack lasts for 3-4 hours. Duration一four months
only.
4. Prominence of Thyroid gland with fine treamor of
outstretched fingers ; duration 2-3 months.
5. Occasional mild rise of temperature at night.
6. Dandruff with itching of scalp and falling of hair for
3-4 months.
7. Many other vague complaints which the patient
could
not express accurately.
•Past history :
1. History of ulcer on legs at 7 to 8 years of age>d. by
local application.
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2. History of dog-bite (Pet) in childhood for which no

anti.rabies injections were taken.
3. History of evening rise of temperature with anorexia,
mucoid stools and progressive loss of weight in 1983.
In 1984, Mantoux test was positive and a course of
anti-tubercular treatment was given till the end of
December 1985.
4. Lastly, he was treated in an allopathic hospital as
ulcerative colitis.
Family history : Reveals only rheumatism (maternal side).
N. B. Till 5. 9. 86 since he stopped allopathic treatment,
he has regularly been taking Phosphorus 30 and
Carbo-veg 30 daily.
Generalities :
1. Chilly patient. 2. Anorexia4- 4-.
3. Desire for salt (takes extra salt in diet regularly),
fish, meat, warm food and fruits.
4. Aversion to sweets, milk and raw onions.
5. Intolerance to meat and milk which cause indigestion.
6. Thirst ++ even at night ; takes large quantities of
water at a time.
7. Sweat + + on back, chest and face ; feels uneasy after
sweating.
8. Mucoid, semisolid, offensive stool.
9. Urine emits oEfensive smell.
10. Sleep disturbed ； lies on back ; shouts during sleep.
11. Fearful, irrelevant dream ； dreams of accident.
12. Mind : depressed, nervous, restless, impatient, hasty,
anxious and despair of recovery ; confused.
Clinical findings :
1. Caecum, Ascending colon and Sigmoid colon—very
much thickened and tender.
2. Liver—enlarged about 2 fingers below the costal
margin ; tender-}- +.
3. Trembling of outstretched hands+.
4. Pulse 100 p.m.
5. Wt. 43 kg.
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Anamnesis and first prescription :

Considering the history of repeated suppression of various-
ailments since childhood and over-drugging till date, the case
appears to be "Double complex" and masked. Moreover,,
the patient was under the influence of Phosphorus and carbo­
veg for a long time. Naturally, the present symptomatology
lacks its originality and the patient himself is passing through
a confused state both physically and mentally. As such,
X-Ray 200, one dose was given on 5. 9. 86 with a view to
make the picture clear and to antidote the effects of various
medicines taken so far.
Follow up :
The patient improved in every respect till 16. 12. 86 with
a general feeling of well being ; less number of symptoms
day by day ; gained weight by 3 kg ; no further rise of
temperature so far ; liver enlargement almost nil and occasio­
nal appearance of skin eruptions here and there which
subside spontaneously. As some of the symptoms tending
to relapse in recent days, a dose of X-Ray IM was given on
16. 12. 86. After this, his skin eruptions started appearing
on the surface in an aggravated form from time to time with
occasional attacks of mucoid stools. He is still under
treatment and observation, but he is a changed man now and
leading more or less a normal life. He is lastly on
Carcinosin IM (January'88) one dose for disturbance of sleep
in recent days and a tendency for reappearance of neurosis.

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