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Cocculus Indicus

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General

We may always think of this remedy for light-haired females, particularly those suffering from uterine complaints or menstrual difficulties, or troubles during pregnancy-- e.g. , nausea; pain in the back etc. In some bilious fevers, vomiting of bile in males.

(Other remedies suitable for complaints of light-haired people: Calc. carb., Capsic., Hyosc., Silic .)

Sensations

Of hollowness; as if bruised in the outer parts; same in the bones; numb feeling of outer parts; pricking, knocking or throbbing in inner parts; pain as if paralyzed; pressing together; burning, darting in the muscles; sensation as if single parts had gone to sleep.

Generalities

Affections of the right hypochondrium (particularly of the liver): inner hypogastrium, inner forehead, back, upper arm, bones of the arm. Contraction of pupils of the eye. Eructation. Obstructed evacuation. Blood-colored leucorrhoea. Aversion to the open air; apoplexy; chlorosis; hysterics. Immovability of parts affected; motion convulsive; laxness of muscles; palsy of limbs, or paralyzed limbs which may be painful or not; spasms in inner parts; paleness of the skin, red spots; shuddering in general.

Worse.-- In the open air; after drinking; in females particularly; during pregnancy; from riding in a carriage; on board ship (seasickness); on rising from the bed; when swallowing the spittle; from talking; from walking in the night; when walking in the open air.

Better.-- In the warm room.

(Other remedies better in warm room: Guaiac., Nux mosch., Nux vom., Silic .)

Remedies following:-- Arsen., Bellad., Hepar., Ignat., Nux vom., Pulsat., Lycop., Rhus tox., Sulphur .

Antidotes

Camphor., Nux vom .