Has been found of real use in the treatment of weak ankles and tardiness in walking, in scrofulous and rachitic children. Emaciation of lower extremities. Pinus sylvestris combines rheumatic, bronchial and urticarious symptoms; the chest seems thin and to give way.
Dose.--Tincture, to third potency.
Extremities.--Stiffness; gouty pain in all joints, especially finger-joints. Cramps in calves.
Relationship.--Compare: Pinus Lambertina-Sugar Pine--(constipation, amenorrhea, abortion). Pinus Lambertina sap is a decided carthartic. Delayed and painful menstruation. Also, Abies can; Abies nig.
Skin.--Nettle-rash. Itching all over, especially about joints and on abdomen. Nose itches.