Origin Plant · Menispermaceae · Simple
Habitat which see
ClarkePreparation prepared from the powdered seeds, which contain a crystallisable principle Picrotoxine (which see), a powerful poison.
Sources 17 entries across 16 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Allen, Nash …
Dose
3X–30X
Third to thirtieth potency.
Reason for useBoericke
Within the sphere of action of Cocculus are many spasmodic and paretic affections, notably those affecting one-half of the body. Affects the cerebrum, will not cure convulsive seizures proceeding from the spinal cord (A. E. Hinsdale) Painful contracture of limbs and trunk; tetanus. Many of the evil effects of night-watching are relieved by it. It shows a special, attraction for light-haired females, especially during pregnancy, causing much nausea and backache. Unmarried and childless women, sensitive and romantic girls, etc. All its symptoms are worse riding in a carriage or on shipboard; hence its use in seasickness. Sensation of hollowness, or emptiness, as if parts had gone to sleep. Feels too weak to talk loud.
▲ Worse eating, after loss of sleep, open air, smoking, riding, swimming, touch, noise, jar; afternoon. Menstrual period. After emotional disturbance
By regionBoericke
Mind Capricious. Heavy and stupid. Time passes too quickly; absorbed in reveries. Inclination to sing irresistible. Slow of comprehension. Mind benumbed. …
Head Vertigo, nausea, especially when riding or sitting up. Sense of emptiness in head. Headache in occiput and nape; worse, lying on back of head. …
Stomach Nausea from riding in cars, boat, etc, or looking at boat in motion; worse on becoming cold or taking cold. Nausea, with faintness and vomiting. …
Female Dysmenorrhoea, with profuse dark menses. Too early menses, clotted, with spasmodic colic. …
Respiratory Sensation of emptiness and cramp in chest. Dyspnoea as from constriction of trachea, as if irritated by smoke. …
Back Cracking of cervical vertebrae when moving head. Paralytic pain in small of the back. Pain in shoulder and arms as if bruised. …
Extremities Lameness; worse by bending. Trembling and pain in limbs. Arms go to sleep. One-sided paralysis; worse after sleep. …
Sleep Spasmodic yawning. Coma vigil. Constant drowsiness. After loss of sleep, night-watching, nursing.
Fever Chill, with flatulent colic, nausea, vertigo, coldness of lower extremities, and heat of head. Sweat general. Nervous form of low fever. …
Books*
Antidoted by Nux Vomica 3, Camphora 2, Antimonium Tartaricum +9
Complementary —
Follows well —
Compare Ignatia Amara, Nux Vomica, Antimonium Tartaricum +47
* 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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