DR. RECKEWEG R58
Against Heart Failure, Stimulates the Renal Function

Ingredients:
Adonis vernalis D2, Convallaria maj. D2, Crataegus D1, Digitalis D3, Helleborus D4, Scilla D2, Ethanol, Aqua pur.

Indications:
Muscular weakness of the heart and appearance of hydropsy and oedema of the legs. Hydropsy in the abdomen frequently due to the muscular weakness of the heart. May also be effective in renal oedema.

Mode of action:
The effect of the present remedy manifests as an eliminating stimulation of oedema, appearing in muscular weakness of the heart, in cardiac affections or infectious diseases.
Adonis vernalis: Digitalis-like glycosid reaction without danger of cumulation. Diuretic effect in arrhythmia and tachycardia.
Convallaria: Tonic of the heart.
Crataegus: Enlarges the coronary blood-vessels.
Digitalis: Increasing of the muscular strength of the heart.
Helleborus: Reinforcement of the diuretic components.
Scilla: Marked diuretic action. Indicated also in hydrops, exudative (fibrinous) form of pleuritis and arrhythmia absoluta.

As a general effect, an increasing of the muscular strength of the heart and of the blood circulation will be obtained. Through the additional use of Scilla, good results may sometimes be obtained in oedema due to disturbances in the renal function, in nephritis and renal stoppages. It will be of great importance to reduce the absorption of liquids.

Dosage:
Three times daily 15–20 drops before or after meals. In acute conditions, 6 times daily 20–30 drops in a little water. After improvement, reduce the dose to 2–3 times daily 10–15 drops.

Remarks:
Complementary remedies:
R2 in all conditions.
R3 in muscular disturbances of the heart and bad conduction.
R12 in high-tension and sclerosis.
R19 or R20 in glandular disturbances, specially at the climacteric age.
R59 in obesity causing overstrain of the cardiac muscle.
R37 in flatulence (stomach) with gastro-cardiac symptomatic complex.
R40 in diabetes.
In renal oedema: see R64.