About
Gratiola Officinalis is a homeopathic medicine derived from the Hedge Hyssop plant, primarily known for its action on the digestive system, particularly the stomach and intestines. It is indicated for conditions characterized by nausea, vomiting, and a peculiar craving for salt.
Keynotes
Intense nausea with desire for salt; sour eructations; hiccups; vertigo.
Constitution
Individuals who are generally irritable, prone to digestive complaints, and often have a peculiar craving for salt.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, sour eructations, craving for salt, diarrhea, constipation, headache, vertigo, hiccups, distension of abdomen, abdominal pain, dysentery, fever, chills, thirst
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, anxiety, restlessness, indifference, apathy.
● Physical Symptoms
Headache: frontal, throbbing. Vertigo: with nausea, worse on rising. Eyes: diplopia. Stomach: nausea, vomiting, sour eructations, heartburn, pain, distension, rumbling. Abdomen: bloated, painful, rumbling, diarrhoea, constipation. Rectum: dysentery, tenesmus. Fever: chills in the afternoon, thirst for cold drinks. Skin: itching.
Uses
Indigestion, gastritis, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, motion sickness, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, fever with digestive disturbances, headache associated with digestive issues, hiccups.
Modalities
Worse: morning, after eating, motion. Better: eating salt (paradoxical), lying down.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically given in 30C or 200C potency. Dosage varies from a single dose to multiple doses daily, depending on the severity and chronicity of symptoms. Consult a homeopathic practitioner for personalized dosage.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Digestive System (stomach, intestines, rectum), Nervous System (head, vertigo)
🤝 Complementary
Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla, Arsenicum Album.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in severe abdominal pain or if symptoms persist. Consult a healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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