About
A homeopathic remedy prepared from a cactus plant, primarily used for vertigo, neuralgia, and nervous exhaustion.
Keynotes
Vertigo with fear of falling backward, neuralgic pains worse from motion, better from pressure, nervous trembling
Constitution
Nervous, anxious, restless individuals with sensitivity to motion and fear of falling
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Vertigo, neuralgia, trembling, insomnia, headache, anxiety, fear of falling
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, restlessness, fear of falling, irritability, apprehension
● Physical Symptoms
Vertigo (worse when moving head), neuralgia (especially in head, face, and along trigeminal nerve), trembling of hands and limbs, insomnia, frontal headache
Uses
Vertigo (especially with backward falling sensation), trigeminal neuralgia, nervous headaches, sleeplessness, and nervous trembling
Modalities
Aggravations: Motion, lying down, mental exertion. Ameliorations: Pressure, lying quietly, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
3-5 pellets every 2-4 hours in acute cases; 1-2 doses daily in chronic cases. Adjust based on symptom response.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, brain, trigeminal nerve, eyes
🤝 Complementary
Gelsemium, Zincum metallicum
🛡️ Antidotes
None well-documented
⚠️Important Cautions
Avoid in cases of severe vertigo requiring immediate medical attention; not for primary cardiac or neurological conditions
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