About
Pilocarpus, commonly known as Jaborandi, is a key remedy for excessive sweating and salivation. It profoundly affects the secretory glands, particularly the salivary, sweat, and lacrimal glands. It is also used for eye conditions like glaucoma and for certain skin eruptions.
Keynotes
Profuse secretions from all mucous membranes and skin; sweat, saliva, and tears flow copiously. A leading remedy for glaucoma with dim vision and pain. Skin is constantly moist.
Constitution
Individuals with a tendency to profuse, debilitating secretions. Often used for acute conditions rather than a deep constitutional type.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Profuse sweating, copious salivation, profuse lacrimation, skin eruptions with sweat, eye pain, glaucoma, nausea, diarrhea
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, restlessness, confusion, dullness of mind, difficulty concentrating
● Physical Symptoms
Profuse, hot sweat over entire body; salivation so copious it runs out of mouth; eyes red, painful, with increased intraocular pressure; skin moist with eruptions; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea
Uses
Excessive perspiration (diaphoretic), excessive salivation (ptyalism), glaucoma, eye inflammation, skin diseases with sweating, certain fevers
Modalities
Worse: From heat, exertion. Better: From rest, cool air.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
3X, 6X, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (3X to 30C) are commonly used for glandular secretions. Higher potencies may be used for eye conditions. Frequency depends on acuity.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Secretory glands (sweat, salivary, lacrimal), eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract
🤝 Complementary
Atropinum, Physostigma
🛡️ Antidotes
Atropinum, Belladonna
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be used in cases of dehydration or where suppressing normal secretions is required. Use with caution in low potencies due to its strong physiological action. Not a first-line constitutional remedy.
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