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About the Preparation -
Preparation name
Porcellio
Preparation category
Public domain formulation
Manufacturer's name
Similicure
Natural Order
Isopoda
Common Name
Slater, pill bug, wood louse
Latin Name
Porcellio scaber
Mother tincture made
Trituration of live insect
Effect on Plants -
Named Issues
Slaters, pillbugs, sowbugs, cellar worms. Excellent control was achieved for up to three months from a single dose of the freshly prepared 6X potency. (3)
Notes and Academic Papers
Clarke has a remedy called Oniscus, which from the description appears to be the same as Porcel. (3)