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Curcuma Longa

Turmeric

Potencies: 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Thermal: Ambithermal (burning sensations despite normal temperature)
Miasm: Psora
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About

Derived from the turmeric root, this remedy is known for its liver-affinity and anti-inflammatory properties. Primarily used for jaundice, liver disorders, and skin conditions with yellow discoloration.

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Keynotes

Yellow discoloration of skin/eyes, better from rubbing, worse from pressure/pressure bandages, burning pains, aggravation from alcohol

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Constitution

Iritable, anxious patients with liver disorders; yellowish complexion tendency; worse from suppressed emotions

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Jaundice, yellow skin, liver pain, indigestion, flatulence, skin eruptions, burning sensations

Mental Symptoms

Irritability, anxiety, restlessness, especially when ill; desire for constant motion

Physical Symptoms

Pain in right hypochondrium (liver region), jaundice (yellow skin/eyes/urine), burning in stomach, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, skin eruptions (yellowish), rheumatic pain in joints

Uses

Hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, gallstones, loss of appetite, bilious colic, rheumatic pain, acne with yellow discharge

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Modalities

Aggravations: Worse from pressure, alcohol, rich food; better from rubbing, warmth

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 30C, 200C, 1M

Recommended Dosage

3-5 drops of tincture or 1-2 tablets in 30C potency, 2-3 times daily. Acute cases: hourly until improvement

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Liver, gallbladder, skin, digestive system

🤝 Complementary

Chelidonium, Nux Vomica, Lycopodium

🛡️ Antidotes

Camphor (may neutralize effects)

⚠️Important Cautions

Avoid in acute liver failure without medical supervision; not for pregnancy without professional advice

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