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Catechu

Catechu, Cutch, Kath

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

A homeopathic remedy prepared from the extract of the Acacia catechu tree. It is primarily used for gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, and oral conditions like stomatitis and ulcerative processes.

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Keynotes

Tenesmus in diarrhea, ulceration of mucous membranes, constipation with hard knotty stools, offensive breath, left-sided symptoms

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Constitution

Slender, nervous individuals with sensitive gastrointestinal systems, prone to ulcerative and inflammatory conditions

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Tenesmus, dysentery with bloody mucus, constipation, colicky pain, ulceration of mouth and throat, bleeding gums, bad breath, hemorrhoids

Mental Symptoms

Anxiety about health, restlessness during illness, irritability associated with physical discomfort

Physical Symptoms

Colicky abdominal pain, straining at stool with little result, ulcerations in mouth and throat, bleeding gums, hemorrhoidal bleeding, constipation with dry stools

Uses

Diarrhea with persistent straining, dysentery, ulcerative stomatitis, gingivitis, bleeding gums, hemorrhoids, and gastrointestinal inflammation

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Modalities

Worse: cold drinks, night, after eating, pressure on abdomen. Better: warmth, warm drinks, lying with knees drawn up

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 30C, 200C, 1M

Recommended Dosage

30C potency 2-3 times daily for acute symptoms; higher potencies (200C, 1M) for chronic cases under professional guidance

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Gastrointestinal system, rectum, mouth, throat

🤝 Complementary

Merc sol, Nitric acid

🛡️ Antidotes

Camphor

⚠️Important Cautions

Not for acute inflammatory conditions requiring immediate medical intervention. Avoid in pregnancy without professional advice. Discontinue if symptoms worsen.

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