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