FLUORIC ACID (Hydrofluoric Acid, HF)

FLUORIC ACID (Hydrofluoric Acid, HF)

Of the halogens, fluorine is the most reactive. It is so reactive that it is not found free in nature, but in a combined state. It is a pale yellow, corrosive gas, which reacts with practically all organic and inorganic substances. Contact of liquid fluorine with skin causes irritation and burns. In the body it causes progressive skeletal changes, called skeletal fluorosis. In addition, fluorine binds calcium in the body, causing ionic calcium to decrease; this, in turn, causes secondary hyperparathyroidism.

ESSENCE
Social climbers in the worst sense. Attracted to “shiny” things (jewelry, cars, glamorous women, etc.) and money. Materialistic, domineering, and preoccupied with the fulfillment of his sexual cravings. Seems uncaring or indifferent toward loved ones or family. Internally feels isolated and often anxious.
MENTAL SYMPTOMS
-Focused on MATERIAL world, not deeply interested in spiritual development
- SEXUALLY MINDED … lascivious thoughts … amoral … ” stands on the street looking at women as they pass by, so great is his lust”
- DOMINEERING (tend to take over the interview) … opinionated … strong-minded
- HURRIED (rapid speech; rapid eating)
- No real or deep contact with other people ... superficial relationships(jump from one relationship to another in search of connection) … isolated from others … indifferent to loved ones … aversion to his own family
GENERAL SYMPTOMS
- Extremely WARM-BLOODED (one of the hottest remedies)
- Cannot bear the extremes of heat and cold in summer and winter; < COLD and HEAT (only remedy in bold type)
- A lot of ENERGY … increased ability to exercise without fatigue … impulse to walk fast, necessity to be always on the move
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
Head:HA from retention of urine, > urination … coryza; copious, watery discharge ("runs like a faucet") … fallingofhair … HA along the suture lines … discolored or breaking teeth … easy caries of teeth … brittle hair … sore throat, < from inspiring cold air
Face: heat in face, wants to wash it in cold water
GI: desire for pungent, spicy, highly seasoned food, alcohol …crave cold water … hungry
Extremities: varicose veins (often painful) … distortion or weakness of the nails … feet hot and must be uncovered at night … offensive feet … osteomyelitis … caries of bones
Urinary & Sexual Organs: excess libido, promiscuity … erections frequent and excessive ... impotence …
prostatic hypertrophy and frequent or even involuntary urination … uterine or rectal prolapse … copious and excoriating leucorrhea … swollen scrotum
Skin: dry, harsh, itching, cracked skin … varicose veins, esp. when they follow pregnancy … itching esp. of the orifices and in spots, warmth … profuse and sour offensive perspiration / ETIOLOGIES
Over-study … abuse of tea, coffee, mercury … over-use of SILICA … X-RAYS
AFFINITIES
FIBROUS TISSUES (VEINS, skin) ... bones … mastoid
MODALITIES
: WARMTH (drinks, room, summer) … night
: COLD (washing, applications, room) … open air ... rapid motion … short sleep
SENSATIONS
As of a cold wind blowing through the eyes
PAINS
Burning … in small spots … pulsating
DISCHARGES
Offensive …acrid… burning
NOTES
- Fl-ac acts on the lower tissues of the body much like Silica, which it follows and precedes well. It is useful after the abuse of Silica.
- "A constant, irresistible desire to walk in the open air, its does not fatigue," is characteristics of Fl-ac.
- Like all halogens, Fl-ac tends to breaks bonds, so will often get married and divorced multiple times. Hurriedness applies to relationships as well, e.g., met yesterday, move in today.
PRIME INDICATIONS
1. Love of liberty. Self-satisfied, dominant, frivolous, materialistic.
2. Warm-blooded.
3. Very energetic. Short sleep better.
4. Strong sexual desire.
5. Desire for pungent and spicy food.
6. Destruction and caries; acrid discharges.
DIFFERENTIALS
The close resemblance of Fluoric acid to Silica is evident. But sweat symptoms and modalities as to heat and cold will be quite sufficient to differentiate. Fl-ac and Sil are complementary. Fl-ac follows Sil when the latter has improved the general health and tone of the patient but has failed to complete the cure, and aggravation from cold changes to aggravation from heat. Fl-ac is also antidotal when suppuration and destruction of tissue has been increased by the too frequent repetition of Silica in a low potency. In patients of the Silica or Fl-ac type, the earlier symptoms may call for Pulsatilla or Thuja. Then the sequence will be Pulsatilla (or Thuja), SIlica and Fluoric acid.
SOURCES
Farrington H., Homeopathy
Morrison, Desktop Guide
Murphy, Homeopathic Remedy Guide
Vermeulen, Synoptic