About
Corydalis formosa is a homeopathic medicine derived from the root of the Corydalis formosa plant. It is primarily known for its action on the urinary and reproductive systems, particularly in cases of urinary irritation and prostate issues.
Keynotes
Urinary symptoms with prostatic involvement, burning and scalding during urination, dribbling stream, feeling of incomplete emptying, sexual weakness.
Constitution
Individuals who are prone to urinary and prostatic issues, often with a history of venereal disease or sexual excesses. May be somewhat irritable and anxious.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Urinary frequency, urgency, burning urination, dribbling stream, prostate enlargement, sexual weakness, pain in lower back, discharge from urethra
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, anxiety, despondency, feeling of weakness.
● Physical Symptoms
Burning and stinging in urethra during and after urination, frequent desire to urinate, especially at night, urine passes in a dribbling stream, sensation of incomplete emptying, enlargement and tenderness of the prostate gland, pain in the lower back and loins, discharge from the urethra, sexual weakness, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emissions.
Uses
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), prostatitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs), frequency and urgency of urination, dribbling urination, sexual debility, nocturnal emissions, pain in the lumbar region associated with urinary complaints.
Modalities
Worse from cold, dampness, exposure to cold air. Better from warmth, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 30C or 200C, taken once or twice daily, or as directed by a qualified homeopath. Potency and frequency depend on the individual case and symptom severity.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Urinary system (bladder, urethra, prostate), reproductive system (testes, penis).
🤝 Complementary
Can be considered after remedies like Sabal serrulata or Chimaphila umbellata.
🛡️ Antidotes
Cantharis, Merc sol.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in individuals with severe kidney disease. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist or worsen.
🔗Related Plant Remedies
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