About
Cynara Scolymus is primarily indicated for liver and digestive complaints, particularly fatty degeneration of the liver, gallbladder issues, and digestive discomfort after fatty meals.
Keynotes
Pain in right hypochondrium, worse after fatty foods; constipation with hard knotty stools; bloating; fatty degeneration of liver; hemorrhoids
Constitution
Middle-aged or elderly individuals with sedentary habits, history of alcohol use, digestive issues, and fatty diets; often overweight
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Liver pain, fatty liver, gallbladder colic, flatulence, abdominal distension, constipation, hemorrhoids, jaundice, dyspepsia
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, anxiety about health, restlessness, mental dullness
● Physical Symptoms
Pain in right upper abdomen (liver region), distended abdomen, flatulence, hard stools with straining, yellowish skin (jaundice), hemorrhoidal bleeding
Uses
Hepatic insufficiency, fatty liver disease, gallstones, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, hemorrhoidal complaints, post-hepatitis recovery
Modalities
Aggravated by: Fatty foods, rich meals, alcohol, pressure on liver region. Ameliorated by: Lying on right side, gentle movement
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
30C-200C, one dose repeated 1-3 times daily based on symptom severity; acute cases may use higher potencies
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Liver, gallbladder, digestive tract, pancreas
🤝 Complementary
Chelidonium, Lycopodium, Nux vomica
🛡️ Antidotes
None significant, but coffee may temporarily counteract effects
⚠️Important Cautions
Avoid in acute hepatitis or liver failure without professional guidance; use cautiously in pregnancy
🔗Related Plant Remedies
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