Filix Mas(Mother Tincture)Tincture of fresh root, or fresh root grated.

Common Name: Male Fern, Filix AspidumCauses & Symptoms for Filix MasIt is a main indicated remedy for worms, and used to relieve constipation and kill stomach worms.

Worm colic, with itching of nose, pale face, blue rings around eyesInflammations of lymphatic glandsMind and HeadIrritable and cross with complaints of vertigo is an indication of Filix MasEyes, ear, noseIn atrophy of the optic nerve leading to vision complaints is relieved with Filix Mas.

Itching of nose.

FacePale face with blue rings round eyesStomach and abdomenGnawing-pain; worse eating sweets with diarrhoea and vomiting is an indication for Filix MasFlatulence, pinching pain in the stomach, bloated abdomen is relieved with Filix MasA feeling of nausea, abdomen became painfully distended with colicky pains.

Stool and AnusA remedy for worm symptoms, especially with constipation, indicates Filix Mas.

Urinary complaintsPain and tenesmus of bladder with copious and frequent emission of urine with intense pain is an indication of Filix Mas.

Female complaintsMenses returned after nearly one week's absence, continued profusely for three weeks.

ExtremitiesGreat feeling of weakness, trembling, cramp-like feelings in hands and feet.

GeneralitiesThe best time to give Filix Mas for expulsion of tapeworm is in the summer.