DR KESSLER’S HOMEOPATHY BOOK

AILANTHUS GLANDULOSA
Polycrest
IDEA: purple skin and face
Blood seems to flow to the head causing head congestion, almost burning heat, dilated
pupils, and reddened, congested conjunctivae. The face looks like chronic hypertension
suggesting danger of stroke. Red or mahogany colour and hot. Blue – red spots across the
face. This is very characteristic and a key symptom of Ailanthus..
Ailanthus has to be considered in many diseases.
Distinct skin complexion. Increased breathing frequency of irregular type. High blood
pressure. Congestive headache, stroke, vertigo, thyroid problems, hay fever, allergic skin
diseases. acne etc.
Patients may appear pale with blue circles under their eyes) However, this is only of value if
you find other characteristics of this remedy. Decreased mental capabilities. Confusion like
dreaming. Torpor. An option for Alzheimer if the above mentioned characteristic symptoms
show . (Ailanthus-Typus with high blood pressure, Vithoulkas) Constant sighing (Ignatia).
Feeling of electric currents in the body, electric showers’. Prickling sensations. Especially in
the legs as if a little snake or a small animal is creeping upwards. Rapid pulse.
A remedy for paediatricians and family practitioners. It resembles severe cases of feverish
infectious diseases such as scarlet fever and diphtheria. Also for meningitis, follicular
tonsillitis, typhus, mononucleosis, child bed fever etc. It is also an option if the exanthema in
scarlet fever or measles had been suppressed completely or partially.