About
Capsicum Annuum is a homeopathic remedy primarily known for its action on mucous membranes, the mind, and the vital reaction. It is a key remedy for homesickness, mental and physical sluggishness, and conditions with burning pains and chilliness.
Keynotes
Homesickness with red cheeks and sadness; Burning pains yet feels chilly; Sensation of rawness and soreness; Offensive discharges from ears, throat, etc.; Aversion to slightest draft; Craving for pungent things and stimulants; Great prostration and indolence.
Constitution
Often suited to individuals who are lax, sluggish, and sensitive to cold. They may have a history of alcoholism or stimulant abuse. The typical 'Capsicum' patient is homesick, indolent, and has poor vital reaction.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Homesickness, burning pains, chilliness, aversion to open air, offensive discharges, indolence, craving for stimulants, burning in throat and stomach, sensation of rawness, red cheeks with pale face
● Mental Symptoms
Profound homesickness and nostalgia, leading to melancholy; Mental sluggishness, indolence, and aversion to work; Irritability and peevishness; Delusions of being unappreciated or insulted; Lack of vital reaction and indifference.
● Physical Symptoms
Burning, smarting, rawness in throat, ears, and rectum; Flushed, red cheeks contrasting with pale face; Chilliness and aggravation from slightest draft; Offensive otorrhea; Stinging hemorrhoids; Craving for stimulants and pungent foods; Low back pain as if back would break.
Uses
Homesickness and nostalgia, alcoholism and craving for stimulants, sore throat and tonsillitis, otitis media, asthma, hemorrhoids, low vitality and septic conditions, depression and mental sluggishness
Modalities
Worse: From cold air/drafts, uncovering, drinking, while urinating, after suppressed discharges. Better: From warmth, while eating, from covering up.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 30C to 200C potency, repeated infrequently based on symptom similarity and individual response. Lower potencies (6C, 30C) may be used for more frequent dosing in acute conditions.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Mucous membranes (throat, ears, rectum), Mind, Skin, Respiratory system
🤝 Complementary
Dulcamara, Hepar Sulph, Psorinum
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux Vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used with caution or avoided in patients with severe gastric ulcers or acute inflammatory bowel conditions. Not for prolonged use without professional guidance.
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