About
Colocynthis is derived from the fruit of the colocynth plant and is primarily used for its analgesic and antispasmodic properties. It is particularly effective in alleviating severe abdominal pain and cramping, often associated with digestive disturbances.
Keynotes
Intense, cramping pain relieved by bending double or pressure; often associated with emotional stress.
Constitution
Typically suited for individuals who are sensitive, irritable, and prone to emotional stress.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
abdominal pain, cramps, colic, irritation, restlessness, spasm
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, anger, restlessness, anxiety, and a tendency to be very sensitive to external stimuli.
● Physical Symptoms
Severe abdominal pain, cramping, and colic; pain may radiate to the back and hips.
Uses
Colic, abdominal cramps, neuralgia, sciatica, dysmenorrhea, gastrointestinal disorders
Modalities
Worse from: movement, emotions, and pressure; Better from: bending double, lying on the abdomen.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally, 3 to 5 pellets of a 30C potency taken every 4 to 6 hours until improvement.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Digestive system, nervous system, reproductive system
🤝 Complementary
Magnesium phosphoricum, Nux vomica
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Coffee
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used cautiously in cases of severe dehydration or gastrointestinal bleeding.
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