About
Alstonia Scholaris is a key homeopathic remedy for debilitating states, especially after malaria or prolonged illness. It is known as the 'quinine of homeopathy' and is a primary remedy for weakness, anemia, and intermittent fevers with marked periodicity.
Keynotes
Debility after exhausting fevers, especially malaria. Marked periodicity of symptoms. Complete loss of appetite. Profuse, watery, painless diarrhea. Chilliness and lack of vital heat.
Constitution
Suited to persons with debility from exhausting diseases, especially malaria. Often pale, anemic, and chilly.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Debility, anemia, diarrhea, intermittent fever, malarial cachexia, indigestion, lack of vital heat, loss of appetite
● Mental Symptoms
Irritable, anxious, despondent, indifferent, mental dullness, weakness of memory
● Physical Symptoms
General debility, pale skin, watery diarrhea, indigestion with bloating, intermittent fever with chilliness, weak pulse, anemia
Uses
Post-malarial weakness, chronic diarrhea, dyspepsia, debility from exhausting diseases, anemia, low-grade intermittent fevers, convalescence
Modalities
Worse: From getting wet, cold air, at night. Better: From warmth, eating, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
Mother Tincture, 3X, 6X, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (3X to 30C) are commonly used for chronic debility and diarrhea. Higher potencies (200C and above) for intermittent fevers and periodic conditions.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Digestive system (intestines, liver), Blood (spleen), Nervous system
🤝 Complementary
China (Cinchona Officinalis), Arsenicum Album, Natrum Muriaticum
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Nux Vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be confused with Alstonia Constricta (Australian Fever Bark). Use with caution in severe dehydration from diarrhea. Not a substitute for acute malaria treatment.
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