Homeopathy LibraryApocynum Cannabinum
Reason for use
Apocynum is of especial value in exanthematous diseases with rheumatic complications, especially of the pericardium and serous membranes.
Like Apis, oedema is the greatest characteristic, but it differs from Apis in having great thirst while Apis has none.
The full Roberts text, by section
Heart
(Apocynum cannabinum)
DROPSY OF PERICARDIUM ; ACTION OF HEART SCARCELY PERCEPTIBLE, tremulous, irregular, soft pulse.
NECK AND BACK . — (Apocynum cannabinum)
Soreness in region of kidneys, < on motion.
Dull aching in region of kidneys ; WITH INCREASE OF STRAW-COLOURED URINE ; sinking at stomach, DRY MOUTH ; sighing.
INFERIOR EXTREMITIES. — (Apocynum cannabinum)
Hard aching in both knees.
Stiffness of legs.
WEAKNESS OF LIMBS.
Pain in ball of right great toe.
CONCOMITANTS .— (Apocynum cannabinum)
EXCRETIONS DIMINISHED, BOTH URINE AND SWEAT.
OEDEMA OF WHOLE BODY, ESPECIALLY OF LIMBS AND SEROUS MEMBRANES.
ASCITES. GREAT THIRST WITH DRYNESS OF MOUTH.
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