Homeopathy LibraryBryonia Alba
Reason for use
1 . Dark persons of firm, fleshy fibre ; choleric temperament ; bilious and rheumatic tendencies.
2 . Fevers. Patient lies like a log, < least movement, resents any interference or questioning ; at night, active delirium or broken sleep ; disturbed about immediately personal concerns ; vague, inconstant desires ; wants to go home ( Act., Hyos,).
3 . Inflammatory affections of serous membranes ; when effusion is about to occur ; also mastitis, mamma heavy, hard, hot, pale.
4 . Sharp, stitching pains ( Kali. carb .) < motion , > rest .
5 . Excessive dryness of all mucous membranes from lips to rectum (resulting, e.g. in 6 and 7 ) ; secretions scanty.
6 . Great thirst for copious draughts at long intervals (rev. Ars .).
7 . Constipation ; stools large, hard, dark, dry, crumbling as if burnt ; also summer diarrhoeas from chill or overheating.
8 . Gastric disorders ; foul, yellow-coated tongue, capricious appetite ; sensation as of stone in stomach ( Nux V., Puls .).
9 . Ailments chiefly right-sided (ovarian troubles often an exception).
10 . Modalities ; < slightest motion of any kind ; at night especially about 9 p.m. or early a.m. even after good sleep ; < heat, especially sun heat ; > absolute rest , mental and physical ; cool air and applications ; lying on painful side.
Notes :Chronic remedies, Natr. mur., Alumina, Lycopod .
Useful in ailments from suppression of discharges and acute exanthema.
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