About
Asafoetida is a powerful antispasmodic and carminative remedy derived from the resin of the Ferula species. It is known for its pungent odor and its profound effects on the nervous system, digestive tract, and respiratory organs, especially in conditions characterized by gas, bloating, and spasmodic pain.
Keynotes
Extreme distension of abdomen with gas, violent eructations, globus hystericus, foul smelling flatulence, hysterical tendencies, aversion to company, extreme sensitiveness.
Constitution
Individuals who are sensitive, nervous, easily excitable, and prone to hysterical or spasmodic complaints. Often have a history of nervous disorders or gastrointestinal issues. They may be irritable and desire solitude.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
abdominal distension, flatulence, colic, borborygmi, eructations, spasmodic cough, globus hystericus, neuralgias, hysterical symptoms, convulsions, belching of gas, feeling of a ball in the throat, extreme sensitivity to touch, irritability, aversion to company
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, anger, aversion to company, desire to be alone, hysterical laughter or weeping, fear of being poisoned, delusions of being pursued, extreme sensitiveness, easily offended, impulsive actions.
● Physical Symptoms
Abdomen: Extreme distension, tympanitic, painful to touch, rumbling, borborygmi, passing large quantities of foul gas. Throat: Globus hystericus, sensation of a ball rising in the throat. Chest: Spasmodic cough, difficulty breathing, suffocating sensation. Nervous System: Convulsions, chorea, hysterical fits, neuralgias, twitching of muscles. Rectum: Diarrhea with foul smelling stools, constipation with difficult passage of flatus.
Uses
Treats severe flatulence, abdominal distension, colic, and borborygmi. Effective for spasmodic coughs, whooping cough, and respiratory ailments with difficulty breathing. Useful for hysterical conditions, globus hystericus, and nervous affections with convulsions. Also indicated for belching of gas, burning in the stomach, and nausea.
Modalities
Aggravations: Touch, pressure, eating, motion, open air. Ameliorations: Passing flatus, eructations, lying down, warm applications.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Generally given in 30C or 200C potency. Dosage varies based on the acuteness and severity of symptoms. For acute conditions, 3-5 pellets every 1-4 hours. For chronic conditions, once or twice daily or as prescribed by a homeopath.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Digestive system (especially intestines and stomach), nervous system, respiratory system, female reproductive organs.
🤝 Complementary
Chamomilla, Ignatia, Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla, Valeriana.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla, Sulphur.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in individuals with extreme nervous excitability or severe cardiac conditions. The strong odor can be offensive to some. Avoid if symptoms are not clearly indicated.
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