Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.
Testis Compositum is a Heel homeopathic combination remedy. Its ampoule solution lists 23 ingredients, each present at 22 µl in a 2.2 ml ampoule. This guide walks through every one of them in plain language, grouped by origin, so you can see what the label lists. For the full monograph, see Testis Compositum: further details.
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How to read the potencies (D4 to D28)
Every ingredient carries a "D" number. In homeopathic pharmacy, "D" stands for decimal: each step is a 1-to-10 dilution followed by succussion. A D4 has been through four steps and a D28 through twenty-eight. In Testis Compositum the range runs from D4 (Testis suis and Ginseng) to D28 (Conium maculatum and Lycopodium clavatum). These are homeopathic preparations, so the number describes how the ingredient was prepared, not a dose in milligrams.
Animal organ preparations
Six ingredients are of animal origin. Five are organ preparations from the pig (the Latin "suis"), and one is derived from an insect.
- Testis suis D4 (testicle)
- Embryo suis D8 (embryo)
- Glandula suprarenalis suis D13 (suprarenal capsule)
- Cor suis D8 (heart)
- Diencephalon suis D10 (interbrain)
- Cantharis D8 (Spanish fly)
Plants
Six ingredients come from plants.
- Ginseng D4 (ginseng root)
- Damiana D8
- Caladium seguinum D6 (caladium)
- Vitex agnus-castus D6 (chaste tree)
- Conium maculatum D28 (spotted hemlock)
- Lycopodium clavatum D28 (club-moss)
Minerals and other substances
The remaining eleven ingredients are minerals, mineral salts, elements and other defined substances.
Salts and elements
- Kalium picrinicum D6 (potassium picrate)
- Selenium D10
- Phosphorus D8
- Magnesium phosphoricum D10 (magnesium phosphate)
- Ferrum phosphoricum D10 (iron phosphate)
- Manganum phosphoricum D8 (manganese phosphate)
- Zincum metallicum D10 (zinc)
Other defined substances
- Cortisonum aceticum D13 (cortisone acetate). At D13 it is a homeopathic dilution, and the product is not a steroid medicine.
- Strychninum phosphoricum D6 (strychnine phosphate)
- Curare D8 (arrow poison)
- Acidum ascorbicum D6 (vitamin C)
Some of these names, such as strychnine, curare and cantharis, sound alarming. In homeopathy they are used in highly diluted, prepared form, and the potency is what describes that preparation. They are listed here only because they appear on the label.
Why it is a combination
Testis Compositum is designed as a combination of these ingredients. The monograph also describes additional alternating use of other Heel Composita, such as Coenzyme Compositum, Ubichinon Compositum, Hepar Compositum and Cerebrum Compositum. Choosing and combining remedies is a matter for a qualified practitioner.
Ampoules versus tablets
The tablets are not an exact copy of the ampoule. According to the composition on the product page, the tablet lists 20 ingredients and does not include Strychninum phosphoricum, Curare or Manganum phosphoricum. It names Ginseng as Panax ginseng, Damiana as Turnera diffusa and Cantharis as Lytta vesicatoria. Potencies for the shared ingredients match the ampoule.
Frequently asked questions
What does D4 or D28 mean?
It is the number of 1-to-10 dilution steps the ingredient went through. It describes how the ingredient was prepared, not a dose.
Does the product contain cortisone?
Cortisonum aceticum is listed at D13, which is a homeopathic dilution. The product is not a steroid medicine.
Are the ampoules and tablets the same?
No. The ampoule lists 23 ingredients and the tablet lists 20. Follow the label of the form you have.
Can I inject the ampoules myself?
Ampoules are an injectable preparation and are normally given by a trained practitioner. Do not inject unless you are trained to do so. See how the ampoules are administered.
Is it suitable in pregnancy or for children?
Please ask your practitioner or pharmacist before use.
Where to find it
Keep reading
- Testis Compositum: further details
- How Testis Compositum ampoules are administered
- Testis Compositum ampoules or tablets: which pack size?
- Ubichinon Compositum: further details
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Sources
- Product description and composition (ampoules and tablets): Testis Compositum.
- Testis Compositum monograph on this store: Testis Compositum Information.
Homeopathic medicines are not a substitute for medical care. Consult a qualified professional if symptoms are severe or persistent.