Bryonia Alba

Mind

(Bryonia alba)

Very morose, ill-humored (Agar., Ailanth., Borax, Cham., Nux v.) ; inclined to needless anxiety, fright, fear, and vexation. (Acon.)

Exceedingly irritable, and inclined to be angry . (Aur., Cinch., Cham ., Hep. s., Kali carb., Nux v., Ign .)

Great anxiety ; mental depression and apprehension. (Aur., Ars., Natr. mur., Nux m., Puls.)

Delirium about his business ; worse at night.

Sensation in bed as if she were sinking deep down.

Head

(Bryonia alba)

Confusion of the head.

Confusion in the head and aching, as after a night's dissipation ; does not wish to rise (Nux v.) ; morning on awaking.

Confusion in the head, with drawing in occiput, extending into the neck, before going to sleep.

Vertigo , as though objects were reeling ; as though brain were turning around ; as if head were turning in a circle (Bell., Carls., Coni., Nux v.), causing him to reel backward ; on rising from the chair (Sulph.) or bed (Phos., Rhus tox.) ; on sitting up in bed ; on raising the head. ( Acon ., Cinch.)

Headache commences in the morning, not on waking, but when first opening the eyes.

Great heaviness of the head, and pressure of the brain forward.

Pressure on the head, as if the brain were too full, and pressed outward. (Acon., Cinch., Natr. mur., Merc.)

Headache, as if everything would press out of the forehead (Acon., Asaf.) ; worse on stooping.

Pressive pain above the left eye, followed by dull pressive pains in occipital protuberances ; thence spreading over the whole body ; on quick motion and after eating pain so severe that it seemed a distinct pulsation within the head.

Slight drawing in the temporal bones from above downward toward zygoma.

Throbbing headache on top of head (Natr. ars., Glon ., Stram.) morning when waking.

Continued deep stitch in brain, left side, on coughing. (Carb. v.)

Pressive pains in the occiput, drawing down into neck ; relieved toward noon.

Headache, as if head would split open. (Amm. carb., Caps ., Cinch., Merc., Natr. mur ., Puls.)

Headache from ironing ; from washing perspiring face in cold water.

Eyes

(Bryonia alba)

Severe burning and lachrymation of right eye. (Ars.)

Puffiness of right upper lid. (Apis, Kali carb.)

Very sensitive, pressive pain (coming and going) in left eyeball, especially violent on moving the ball ( Physos ., Spig .), with feeling as if eye became smaller, and were retracted within the orbit.

Ears

(Bryonia alba)

Roaring in the ears.

Nose

(Bryonia alba)

Swelling of the nose, with very sore pain when touched. (Alum., Merc .)

Nosebleed (Acon., Bell.), especially in morning when rising. ( Agar ., Ambr., Calc. c., Cinch .)

Face

(Bryonia alba)

Hot, red, soft puffiness of the face.

Pinching pressure in articular cavity of right jaw, more violent on motion.

Upper lip and nose swollen, red, and hot. ( Bell ., Merc.)

Mouth

(Bryonia alba)

Great dryness of mouth, lips, and tongue . (Acon., Ars ., Hyos., Kali nitr., Nux m.) ; tip of tongue moist. (Merc.)

Drawing, sticking toothache while eating, extending to muscles of neck ; aggravated by warmth.

Toothache relieved by cold water (Bism., Coff., Clem.), aggravated by taking anything warm in mouth (Calc. c., Merc., Puls .) ; aggravated by lying on painless side ; goes away if one lies on painful side.

Jerking toothache ; when smoking. (Ign.)

Tongue thickly coated white. (Ant. crud., Merc.)

Taste flat, insipid ; sweetish ( Merc .), intensely bitter . (Ars., Coloc., Cinch., Nux v., Puls., Sulph .)

Frequent drinking of cold water relieves the bitter taste and the inclination to vomit.

Throat

(Bryonia alba)

Great dryness of throat. ( Bapt ., Bell.)

Stitches in throat when swallowing. (Calc. c., Bell .)

Back of the throat seems swollen. ( Cina .)

Stomach

(Bryonia alba)

Too great appetite. (Ferr., Iodi., Lyc .)

Desires things immediately, which when offered are refused. (Cham., Rhod .)

Excessive thirst ( Bell ., Rhus tox.) ; desire for large quantities of water. ( Podo. Reverse , Ars.)

Great thirst, with longing for wine. (Cinch.)

Hiccough after eating. (Hyos., Ign.)

Bitter eructations after eating. (Cinch., Nux v.)

Nausea and vomiting from slightest motion.

Stomach full, and sensitive to pressure. (Ars., Bell.)

Pressure in stomach after eating, as from a stone ( Acon., Aesc., Ars ., Nux v ., Puls .) ; makes him fretful.

Epigastric region painful to touch and pressure. (Ars., Ant. crud., Bell., Lyc.)

Soreness in pit of stomach when coughing.

Abdomen

(Bryonia alba)

Tensive pains or transient stitches below false ribs, right side ; especially sensitive on deep inspiration. (Acon., Chel ., Cinch., Merc.)

Distention of abdomen and colic. (Aloe, Coloc ., Lyc.)

Passage of offensive flatus. (Aloe.)

Pain in abdomen as if diarrhoea would ensue.

Griping, pinching colic, painful cuttings, and digging pains relieved by diarrhoea. ( Coloc .)

Abdomen very sensitive and sore. (Apis, Bell .)

Stool And Anus

(Bryonia alba)

Stools followed by a burning in anus. (Ars., Canth.)

Stools offensive, pasty, or bilious and acrid.

Obstinate constipation, stools large, hard, and dry (Calc. c.), as if burnt (Sulph.), with great e f fort. (Aesc.)

Urinary Organs

(Bryonia alba)

Urine dark (Ars., Ant. tart.), almost brown (Caust.) ; like beer (Coloc.) ; scanty and dark. (Acon.)

Female Organs.- (Bryonia alba)

Stitching pain in ovaries on deep inspiration.

Menses too early and too profuse (Ars., Calc. c., Nux v.) ; suppressed, with bleeding of the nose. (Carls., Ham., Puls., Sep.)

Breasts swollen, very tender, painful, red, worse on motion and deep inspiration.

Flow of milk suppressed, or scanty secretion.

Child does not like to take hold of the breast, but after mouth becomes moistened it nurses well.

Respiratory Organs.- (Bryonia alba)

Tough mucus in trachea (Nux v.), loosened only after frequent hawking. (Kali bi.)

Coming into warm room from cold air excites a cough. (Natr. carb., Verat. alb.)

Voice rough and hoarse. ( Carb. v., Phos., Spong .)

Hacking dry cough from upper part of trachea.

Dry cough ; as if coming from stomach ( Sep .) ; with sticking pains under sternum.

Cough from constant crawling upward in throat, followed by expectoration of mucus.

Constriction of chest ; must breathe deeply, but so doing causes pain in chest.

Intense sticking pains or stitches in chest (Acon., Kali carb ., Phos., Puls.) ; cannot bear to move or to draw a deep breath . (Borax, Bell., Cimic., Merc., Phos., Sulph .)

Sensation of heaviness beneath the sternum, extending toward the right shoulder, impeding respiration ; deep inspiration difficult ; oppression of right side of chest, with very fine, extremely severe stitches in right axillary gland.

Heart

(Bryonia alba)

Pressive pain in precordial region.

Heart beats violently and rapidly.

Pulse full, hard, and rapid. (Acon.)

Neck and Back.- (Bryonia alba)

Pain in nape of neck as after taking cold.

Drawing and stiffness in muscles of right side of neck.

Shooting stitches from the back through to the chest.

Pain in small of back, making walking or turning difficult.

Pain in small of back, as if bruised (Arn., Ars.), when lying on it.

Limbs

(Bryonia alba)

Weariness and heaviness in all the limbs ; weakness ; stiffness.

Joints red, swelling (Cimic., Puls.), stiff, with stitching pains from slightest motion.

Transient drawing and tension in almost all the limbs and joints.

Stitches in the joints on motion and on touch.

Upper Limbs.- (Bryonia alba)

Painful tension and pressure in right shoulder when at rest.

Swelling of the right elbow joint, with stitches.

Tearing pains on inner surface of forearms, in a line from elbow to wrist.

Pain in wrists as if wrenched or sprained on every motion. (Acon., Calc. c., Eupat ., Rhus tox.)

Swelling and sticking pains in finger joints (Colch.), worse on exertion and touch.

Lower Limbs.- (Bryonia alba)

Legs so weak they will scarcely hold him.

Stitches in hips ; in hip joint extending to knees.

Great weariness in thighs ; worse going up steps.

Tensive painful stiffness of the knees.

Pain and stitches in knees.

Pinching, tearing, or bruised pains in calves.

Tension in ankle on motion.

Hot swelling of the feet ; of instep, with bruised pain on stretching out the feet. (Ars., Puls.)

Pains as if sprained in the feet ; stitches.

Generalities

(Bryonia alba)

Great weakness and exhaustion (Ars., Phos., Sec.), worse from walking.

Sitting up in bed causes nausea and fainting . (Acon.)

Every spot in body painful to pressure.

Drawing, rheumatic pains in various parts of the body. (Coloc., Led., Puls .)

Dropsical swellings increase during the day ; diminish during the night.

Skin

(Bryonia alba)

Yellow skin of the whole body, even of the face.

Red, round hot spot on the cheek over the malar bone.

Red elevated rash, like eruption, over the whole body. (Bell., Rhus tox.)

Slow development of rash in eruptive fevers ; or sudden receding of rash, causing respiratory or meningeal troubles or dropsy. (Gels., Hell.)

Sleep

(Bryonia alba)

Frequent yawning the whole day.

Much sleepiness during the day. (Ant. tart., Apis, Merc., Nux m ., Nux v ., Phos., Sep.)

Sleeplessness and restless sleep.

Dreams, vivid, frightful (Arn., Aur., Bell.) ; about business or household affairs.

Starts in affright before falling asleep. (Agar., Ars., Bell., Hyos ., Stram.)

Fever

(Bryonia alba)

Intermittent ; chill commences on the lip, and on tips of fingers and toes ; great thirst during all stages.

Dry, burning heat, internal, blood seems to burn in the veins. ( Ars .)

Profuse, easily excited sweat, sour or oily sweat. (Merc.)

Amelioration

Therapeutic Range.- (Bryonia alba)

Rheumatic and congestive headaches, pneumonia (croupous), pleurisy , bronchitis, hepatitis, peritonitis, pericarditis, rheumatism and rheumatic and arthritic inflammations in general, gastralgia, dyspepsia, constipation ; metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, amenorrhoea, mastitis, vicarious menstruation ; eruptive fevers, measles, and scarlatina ; bilious, gastric, and typhoid fevers.

Conditions

(Bryonia alba)

Complaints from exposure to heat of fire.

Complaints when warm weather sets in after cold days.

Compare

(Bryonia alba)

Acon ., Ant. crud., Ant. tart ., Arn., Ars., Bapt ., Cham., Chel., Colch ., Cinch., Ign., Lyc., Merc., Nux v., Puls., Phos., Rhus tox., Senega., Sulph.

Bryonia follows well after Acon., Nux v., Op., Rhus tox.

Following Bryonia, are frequently indicated Alum., Kali carb., Nux v., Phos., Puls., Rhus tox., Sulph.

Antidotes

(Bryonia alba)

Acon ., Alum., Camph., Cham ., Clem., Coff ., Ign., Mur. ac., Nux v., Puls., Rhus tox., Senega.

Bryonia Antidotes.-

Rhus tox., Chlorine.

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