About
Calotropis Gigantea, commonly known as Madar, is a plant remedy derived from the milky sap of the giant swallow-wort. It is primarily indicated for conditions involving inflammation, suppuration, and the expulsion of foreign bodies or growths.
Keynotes
Copious discharges, tendency to suppuration, expulsion of foreign bodies, prolapse of various organs, extreme pain relieved by pressure, milky white discharge.
Constitution
Individuals who are prone to inflammatory conditions, suppuration, and have a general tendency towards copious discharges. They may be irritable and restless.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Abscesses, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions, cough with thick expectoration, dysentery, prolapse, pain in ears, toothache, bleeding from nose, eyes, ears, throat, rectum, urinary tract, uterus, oedema, ascites, pain in joints, muscular pains, snake bites, insect stings
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, restlessness, anxiety, fear of being alone, sadness, indifference, delirium.
● Physical Symptoms
Skin: Boils, carbuncles, abscesses with copious, thick, milky pus; ulcers with unhealthy, sloughing edges; itching, burning. Respiratory: Dry, hacking cough, worse at night; profuse, thick, milky expectoration; difficulty breathing. Digestive: Dysentery with bloody stools, urging to stool; colic. Genito-urinary: Painful urination, retention of urine; prolapse of uterus. Eyes: Pain, inflammation, discharge of thick pus. Ears: Deafness, discharge of thick pus, pain. Throat: Sore throat, difficulty swallowing, inflammation. Extremities: Swelling, oedema, joint pains, muscular pains. Other: Bleeding from various orifices, snake bites, insect stings.
Uses
Effective in treating various skin affections like boils, carbuncles, and ulcers, especially those with copious discharge. It is also used for respiratory ailments like coughs with profuse expectoration, and digestive issues like dysentery. Calotropis Gigantea is known for its action in expelling foreign bodies and its use in conditions of prolapse and oedema.
Modalities
Aggravations: Night, motion, cold air. Ameliorations: Pressure, warmth, lying on painful side.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally administered in low to medium potencies (6C to 30C) for acute conditions, and higher potencies (200C, 1M) for chronic ailments. Dosage frequency depends on the intensity of symptoms and the patient's response.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Skin, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Genito-urinary system, Eyes, Ears, Throat, Joints, Muscles
🤝 Complementary
Hepar Sulph, Silicea, Pyrogenium
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Arsenicum Album
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in pregnant women and children. Avoid prolonged use without professional guidance. Can cause nausea and vomiting in large doses.
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