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Ambrosia Artemisiaefolia

Ragweed, Common Ragweed

Potencies: 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Thermal: Chilly
Miasm: Psora
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About

Ambrosia is a significant homeopathic remedy primarily used for hay fever and allergic rhinitis. It is known for its specific action on the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and respiratory tract, providing relief from seasonal allergies.

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Keynotes

Profuse, watery, excoriating nasal discharge with violent sneezing. Intense itching of eyes, nose, and palate. Symptoms are worse in the open air and from exposure to pollen.

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Constitution

Individuals prone to hay fever and pollen allergies, often with a history of atopy.

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Profuse watery coryza, violent sneezing, itching and watering of eyes, burning in nostrils, spasmodic cough, asthmatic breathing, headache from nasal congestion

Mental Symptoms

Irritability, restlessness, dullness of mind, difficulty concentrating due to head symptoms

Physical Symptoms

Eyes: intense itching and burning, profuse lachrymation. Nose: copious watery discharge, burning and rawness in nostrils, constant sneezing. Respiratory: tightness of chest, dry, hacking cough, asthmatic constriction. Head: frontal headache, fullness.

Uses

Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies, asthma triggered by pollen, head colds with profuse discharge, conjunctivitis

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Modalities

Worse: In open air, from exposure to pollen, in windy weather, in the morning. Better: In warm room, indoors, from washing face with cold water.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M

Recommended Dosage

Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are commonly used for acute allergic attacks, repeated as needed. Higher potencies (200C and above) may be used for constitutional treatment under professional guidance.

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Mucous membranes (eyes, nose, bronchi), respiratory system

🤝 Complementary

Sabadilla, Allium cepa, Euphrasia, Arsenicum album

🛡️ Antidotes

Camphor, Nux vomica

⚠️Important Cautions

Use with caution in very high potencies without professional guidance. It is not a substitute for emergency treatment for severe asthma or anaphylaxis.

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