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Agave americana

Century plant

Potencies: Mother tincture to 30C
Thermal: Chilly
Miasm: Psora
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About

Agave americana is mainly associated with digestive irritation and nervous weakness, especially where there is burning pain and exhaustion. It is often considered when stomach complaints are accompanied by weakness, dizziness, and general discomfort.

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Keynotes

Burning pain in stomach; indigestion with weakness; gastric complaints followed by exhaustion and dizziness.

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Constitution

Sensitive individuals with weak digestion and tendency to exhaustion after meals.

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Burning pain in the stomach and abdomen, nausea, indigestion, weakness, dizziness, and tiredness. The person may feel exhausted after eating, with discomfort spreading from the stomach to the chest.

Mental Symptoms

Mental dullness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating due to persistent stomach discomfort and weakness.

Physical Symptoms

Burning gastric pain, nausea, abdominal discomfort, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and prostration after meals.

Uses

Traditionally used for digestive irritation; commonly prescribed in cases of stomach burning, indigestion, abdominal pain, weakness, dizziness, and fatigue associated with gastric disturbance.

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Modalities

Better: rest, warmth. Worse: after eating, cold drinks, exertion.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

Mother tincture to 30C

Recommended Dosage

Prescribed according to symptom similarity, especially in acute gastric complaints.

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Stomach, intestines, nerves

⚠️Important Cautions

Should be used with caution in low potencies/mother tincture as the fresh plant juice is acrid and can cause severe dermatitis. Not a first-line acute remedy; more suited for chronic conditions. Always consult a qualified homeopath.

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