Murex
Murex
Murex
PROVER- PETROZ
FAMILY- MURICIDAE
CLASS: GASTROPODS
Doctrine of signature
These murex purpurea found off shores of the Mediterranean
and Adriatic seas
Preparation –
The juice secreted by either murex
species is dried and then
triturated with lactose sugar
• GASTROPODA – (Gastro – stomach or belly , pod –
Foot )
• MUREX – murex shell is famous for having huge
variety of ornamentation and sculptured wings .
(ATTRACTIVE)
• PURPLE DYE – the dye is produced as colorless
secretion by gland embedded in the mantle space
of murex spices – the active compound form in
the purple gland of murex is murexine .
• It secretion also contains 5- hydroxytryptamine
(serotonine) which is strongly act on central
nervous system and smooth muscles , serotonine
is important role in determining feeling of
depression or euphoria ,isolation
Purple ink – empirical purple for romans – the
associated with royalty ,majesty& status is
reflected in expression – its being destined for
leadership .
Sphere of action
• FEMALE SEXUAL ORGANS
• DIGESTION
• Right Side ( prisma)
MODALITIES
Aggravation –
Touch , in sun ,sitting, abortion,
Lying down –After sleep
Amelioration –
Before menses , Eating , Pressure and Support
Putting heat back
Three main troubles of female generative organs such as
Abdomen
Painful Weariness of loins . Weight in hypogastrium
Great hunger – sinking at
SPHERE OF ACTION –
stomach , all gone sensation
Female genital organs ,
in stomach
digetion , rigt side smooth
Crosswise pain
muscles
Prolapse , irregular long
lasting menses
Profuse leucorrhoea
Profuse urination
MUREX