Dolichos Pruriens Homeopathy: Uses for Itching & Liver

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About

Dolichos Pruriens is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the cowhage plant. It is primarily known for its intense, violent itching without any visible skin eruption. It is a key remedy for pruritus, especially in the elderly and in cases of jaundice.

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Keynotes

Intense, unbearable itching with no visible skin lesions. Itching is worse on the back, shoulders, and limbs. Often associated with liver dysfunction or jaundice.

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Constitution

Often suited to elderly patients, those suffering from chronic liver disorders or jaundice, and individuals with a history of intense, idiopathic itching.

🤒Symptoms Profile

● General Symptoms

Intolerable itching without eruption, senile pruritus, itching of jaundice, itching of pregnancy, neuralgic pains, burning in soles, constipation, hemorrhoids, liver disorders

● Mental Symptoms

Irritability from itching, restlessness, anxiety, mental dullness, forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating due to physical discomfort

● Physical Symptoms

Violent itching, especially on back, shoulders, and limbs; burning in soles of feet; neuralgic pains; constipation with ineffectual urging; hemorrhoids; jaundiced skin; liver region sensitive

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Uses

Pruritus (especially in the elderly and during jaundice), neuralgic pains, liver congestion, constipation, hemorrhoids, burning sensations in the soles

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Modalities

Worse: At night, from warmth of bed, from scratching, from undressing. Better: From cold applications, from open air.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 30C, 200C, 1M

Recommended Dosage

Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are often used for acute itching. Higher potencies (200C and above) may be used for chronic conditions under professional guidance. Single dose or infrequent repetition is typical.

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Skin, liver, nervous system, peripheral nerves, rectum

🤝 Complementary

Carduus Marianus, Lycopodium, Sulphur

🛡️ Antidotes

Camphor, Coffea

⚠️Important Cautions

Should not be used for simple, mild itching with a clear cause or eruption. Use cautiously or avoid in very low potencies if patient is sensitive. A professional homeopath should supervise its use.