About
Raphanus Sativus is a key homeopathic remedy primarily used for severe digestive disturbances, especially painful gas and bloating. It is most famous for its specific action on flatulence that is completely incarcerated, unable to pass upward or downward.
Keynotes
Complete cessation of all evacuations (flatus, stool, urine). Sensation of a hard, plugged-up ball in the abdomen. Gas is incarcerated, cannot be passed up or down. Great distension of the abdomen.
Constitution
Often useful in acute conditions rather than a specific constitutional type. May suit individuals with a history of digestive weakness and flatulence.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Incarcerated flatulence, painful abdominal distension, constipation with no desire, post-operative ileus, nausea, vomiting, colic, rumbling in bowels
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, mental dullness, confusion, indifference
● Physical Symptoms
Severe abdominal distension and tympanites, especially in the upper abdomen. Painful, incarcerated flatulence. Constipation with no desire. Nausea and vomiting. Rumbling and gurgling in the bowels. Retention of urine.
Uses
Intestinal obstruction, post-surgical ileus, severe bloating and gas pains, colic, constipation, digestive atony, nausea
Modalities
Worse: After eating, lying down, from pressure of clothes. Better: From motion, walking about, from eructations (if possible).
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are commonly used for acute conditions, repeated every few hours until relief. Higher potencies (200C and above) for more chronic or severe cases, given less frequently.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Gastrointestinal tract (especially intestines), abdominal muscles, peritoneum
🤝 Complementary
Aloe, Carbo Vegetabilis, Lycopodium
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux Vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Not a substitute for surgical intervention in cases of true mechanical bowel obstruction. Use with professional guidance in serious abdominal conditions.
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