Centaurium erythraea MT is of use in severe type of intermittent fever in hot countries; also in influenza. It is also indicated in cases of sensation of drops fallings from and upon different spots on body (sensation as if). It is generally used in sore, bruised feeling, nausea and retching, the skin becomes wrinkled like a washerwoman's. Its prover experienced the following among other symptoms: Head feels congested. Scalp tight, feels as if drawn together. Stitches, pain, buzzing and roaring in ears. Constipation, hard, knotty stools. Chills repeatedly down back in bed, at night. After the proving, a cold wind could be borne better than before. It is used extensively as a fever remedy, bitter tonic, antimalarial and antiseptic. Strengthens digestive functions.
Reference
1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi.
2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.
