Homeopathy LibraryOrigin Plant · Apocynaceae · Simple
Habitat American
ClarkePreparation tinctures, or fresh or powdered root-tinctures or infusions. infusions (with just enough spirit to keep them from fermenting) are said to be more efficacious than tinctures. tincture or infusion.
Sources 14 entries across 12 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …
Dose Boericke
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Tincture (ten drops three times daily) and in acute alcoholism 1 dram of decoction in 4 oz water
Reason for useT. F. Allen
This drug, in common with most of the Apocynaceae, is a cardiac poison, powerfully depressing the heart (in large doses) and causing a weak and irregular pulse. It increases the intestinal secretions and the urine, weakens the sphincters and causes haemorrhoidal engorgement.
By regionT. F. Allen
Head Vertigo on suddenly rising after stooping.
Stomach Thirst. Stomach irritable ; a little food or drink causes distress, nausea and vomiting. Epigastric oppression impedes breathing.
Books*
Antidoted by Sulphur
Complementary —
Follows well —
Compare Arsenicum Album, Aceticum Acidum, Apis Mellifica +24
* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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