Text Box: FROM THE MATERIA MEDICA SECTION PALLADIUM Common name: Palladium the metal Classification: Mineral Preparation: By trituration Keynotes: Acts on the female reproductive system especially the ovaries Inflammation of the ovaries Pain and swelling of the right ovary Uterine prolapse Pelvic peritonitis Irregular oestrus cycles Cystic ovaries Easily upset or offended Inclined to kick out or bite Modalities Worse/Aggravated by Local pressure over the ovary Better/Ameliorated by Rest, sleep Remedy interactions: Works well with: Platina Consider also: Iridium Osmium Platina (Close allies) Apis Graphites Podophyllum Platina (Right ovarian remedies) Argentum metallicum Lachesis Lilium tigrinum Actea rac Sulphur (Left ovarian remedies) Principle equine indications: Ovarian dysfunction Cystic ovaries Irregular cycles Uterine prolapse Pyometria Poor libido in the mare Text Box: MATERIA MEDICA Text Box: The remedy Palladium has an affinity with the female reproductive system Text Box: Hormonal and behavioral problems in the mare can often be treated homeopathically