About
Gossypium Herbaceum is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the cotton plant. It is primarily known for its profound action on the female reproductive system and is a key remedy for menstrual and labor-related issues. It is also used for certain neuralgic pains and nausea.
Keynotes
Severe, cramping, labor-like pains in the uterus; sensation as if the uterus is being squeezed; nausea with faintness; symptoms mimicking true labor but occurring at the wrong time (e.g., false pains).
Constitution
Often suited to women of childbearing age, especially those suffering from severe menstrual or pregnancy-related complaints.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Severe menstrual colic, bearing-down labor-like pains, nausea, vomiting, headache, ovarian pain, neuralgic pains, false labor pains
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, restlessness, anxiety associated with pain, mental dullness, indifference
● Physical Symptoms
Cramping pain in uterus and ovaries, bearing-down sensation in pelvis, nausea and vomiting, frontal headache, backache, neuralgic pains in face and teeth
Uses
Dysmenorrhea, false labor pains, threatened miscarriage, morning sickness, ovarian neuralgia, headache, nausea of pregnancy
Modalities
Worse: From motion, during menses, before menses. Better: From rest, from bending double, from pressure.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (6C, 30C) are commonly used for acute conditions like menstrual cramps or nausea. Higher potencies (200C, 1M) may be used for chronic or severe cases under professional guidance.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Female reproductive system (uterus, ovaries), stomach, nerves
🤝 Complementary
Caulophyllum, Sepia, Pulsatilla
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux Vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be used as a substitute for proper medical care in pregnancy or serious gynecological conditions. Use under the guidance of a qualified homeopath.
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