About
Euonymus Atropurpureus is a homeopathic remedy primarily known for its profound action on the liver and gallbladder. It is a key remedy for bilious conditions, especially when there is intense, cramping pain in the hepatic region and severe, bilious vomiting. It is also used for intermittent fevers with marked periodicity and chills.
Keynotes
Biliousness; everything tastes bitter; vomiting of bile; intense, cramping hepatic pain; chill predominates in intermittent fever; constipation with constant, ineffectual urging to stool.
Constitution
Often suited to individuals with a history of liver and gallbladder issues, prone to bilious attacks, jaundice, and intermittent fevers.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Intense bilious colic, severe nausea and vomiting of bile, bitter taste, jaundice, intermittent fever with chill, pain in liver region, constipation with ineffectual urging, headache with nausea
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, depression, mental dullness, anxiety accompanying physical symptoms, desire to be left alone
● Physical Symptoms
Pain and soreness in right hypochondrium (liver region), cramping bilious colic, bitter taste, yellow-coated tongue, vomiting of hot, bitter, greenish bile, constipation with small, hard stools, jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), chilliness, headache with nausea
Uses
Bilious colic, gallstone colic, jaundice, hepatic congestion, intermittent fevers, bilious headaches, constipation, nausea and vomiting of bile
Modalities
Worse: From motion, lying on right side, eating rich or fatty foods. Better: From rest, bending double, passing flatus.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, Q (Mother Tincture)
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are commonly used for acute bilious conditions. Can be repeated every 1-2 hours in acute cases, reducing frequency as symptoms improve.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Liver, Gallbladder, Biliary tract, Gastrointestinal system
🤝 Complementary
Chelidonium, Carduus marianus, Lycopodium
🛡️ Antidotes
Nux vomica, Camphora
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be used indiscriminately for liver complaints without clear indication. Consult a practitioner for persistent or severe hepatic/ biliary conditions. Not a substitute for surgical intervention in acute cholecystitis or gallstone obstruction.
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