About
Sarsaparilla is a plant-based homeopathic medicine known for its effects on the skin, kidneys, and joints. It is particularly indicated for conditions characterized by eruptions, urinary disturbances, and bone pain.
Keynotes
Skin eruptions with dry, cracked, fissured surfaces; urinary symptoms worse when not urinating; bone pain especially in the tibia; weakness and emaciation.
Constitution
Leuco-fulvous complexion, scrofulous constitutions, often lean and weak individuals.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
skin eruptions, itching, dryness, urinary complaints, kidney stones, joint pain, bone pain, weakness
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, irritability, fear of death, weakness of memory, apathy, despondency.
● Physical Symptoms
Skin: Dry, rough, scaly, cracked, fissured eruptions, pustules, boils, itching worse at night. Urinary: Painful urination, burning sensation, frequent urination, urine scanty or profuse, sediment in urine, kidney colic, bladder irritation. Joints: Rheumatic pain, stiffness, swelling, pain in bones, especially tibia. General: Emaciation, weakness, fatigue, chills.
Uses
Eczema, psoriasis, dry and itchy skin conditions, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, cystitis, rheumatism, gout, bone inflammation, general weakness and debility.
Modalities
Worse: Urinating (especially when not urinating), night, cold, damp weather, motion. Better: Continued urination, warmth, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 3-5 pellets of the chosen potency, taken once to thrice daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Skin, Kidneys, Urinary Tract, Bones, Joints, Mucous Membranes
🤝 Complementary
Apis, Berberis, Cantharis, Mercurius
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Arsenicum album
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in individuals with severe kidney disease. Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
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