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Eupatorium Purpureum

Queen of the Meadow, Gravel Root, Joe-Pye Weed

Potencies: 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, Q (Mother Tincture)
Thermal: Chilly
Miasm: Psora, Sycosis
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About

Eupatorium Purpureum is a homeopathic remedy primarily known for its profound action on the urinary tract and kidneys. It is a key remedy for renal colic, gravel, and conditions with severe, periodic, bone-breaking pains. It is also used for certain types of intermittent fevers and rheumatic complaints.

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Keynotes

Bone-breaking pains, especially in the back and limbs. Thirst before the chill of fever. Vomiting of bile during fever. Soreness of the whole body as if beaten.

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Constitution

Often suited to individuals with a history of urinary gravel or gout, who suffer from periodic, intense pains that leave them feeling sore and bruised.

🤒Symptoms Profile

General Symptoms

Severe, bone-breaking pains, renal colic, gravel, intermittent fevers, rheumatic pains, soreness of the body, thirst before chill, vomiting of bile

Mental Symptoms

Irritable, restless, anxious, despondent, feels miserable with the pain, wants to be held still

Physical Symptoms

Severe, sharp, cutting pains in kidneys radiating to bladder; sore, bruised, aching pains in back, limbs, and bones; nausea and vomiting of bile; scanty, burning urine with red sediment; pain in the right scapula

Uses

Kidney stones (renal colic), gravel, gout, rheumatism, intermittent fevers, influenza with deep bone pains, urinary tract disorders

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Modalities

Worse: Motion, cold air, morning (especially 7-9 am). Better: Sweating, conversation, being held still.

💊Dosage Information

Available Potencies

6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, Q (Mother Tincture)

Recommended Dosage

Lower potencies (6C, 30C) for acute conditions like renal colic, repeated as needed. Higher potencies (200C, 1M) for chronic conditions, given infrequently.

🔗Relationships & Affinities

🫀 Organ Affinity

Kidneys, urinary tract, liver, musculoskeletal system (bones, joints), fever mechanism

🤝 Complementary

Berberis Vulgaris, Lycopodium, Sarsaparilla

🛡️ Antidotes

Camphor, Nux Vomica

⚠️Important Cautions

Should not be used indiscriminately for kidney pain; proper diagnosis of the underlying condition (e.g., kidney stones) is essential. Not a substitute for emergency care in acute renal colic.

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