About
Bovista is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the common puffball fungus. It is primarily known for its profound action on the skin, mucous membranes, and the nervous system, often addressing conditions marked by puffiness, swelling, and a sense of clumsiness.
Keynotes
Clumsiness, drops things; puffiness and swelling of tissues; ailments from overuse of limbs (e.g., writer's cramp); diarrhea from overeating; skin conditions worse near menses.
Constitution
Often suited to individuals who are clumsy, absent-minded, and prone to puffiness or swelling. May be worse during menstrual periods.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Clumsiness, puffiness of whole body, skin eruptions, diarrhea from overeating, menstrual irregularities, asthma, urticaria
● Mental Symptoms
Forgetful, absent-minded, confused; awkward, drops things; anxious, especially in the morning; feels as if mind is separated from body.
● Physical Symptoms
Puffiness and swelling of skin and mucous membranes; urticaria from slightest exertion; diarrhea after eating or drinking; menstrual flow only during the day; writer's cramp; asthma with cough and expectoration.
Uses
Urticaria (hives), eczema, acne, diarrhea, asthma, menorrhagia, premenstrual syndrome, effects of overexertion, stammering
Modalities
Worse: From heat, warm room, overexertion, touch, during menses. Better: From cold applications, open air, lying down.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 30C to 200C potency, repeated infrequently based on symptom response. Lower potencies (6C, 30C) may be used for acute skin conditions.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Skin, mucous membranes, female reproductive system, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system
🤝 Complementary
Natrum muriaticum, Sepia
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be used without proper homeopathic indication. Self-treatment for chronic or serious conditions is not advised.
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