About
Stellaria Media is a homeopathic medicine derived from the common chickweed plant. It is primarily indicated for conditions involving rheumatic affections, especially those affecting the joints, and respiratory complaints like bronchitis and asthma. It is also noted for its action on inflammation and irritation.
Keynotes
Sharp, shooting pains, especially in joints, worse with motion. Cough with rattling expectoration. Feeling of coldness.
Constitution
Individuals with a history of rheumatic complaints, sensitive to cold and damp weather. Often have a nervous disposition.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Rheumatic pains, joint stiffness, bronchitis, asthma, cough, expectoration, neuralgic pains, itching, eczema
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, fear of being alone.
● Physical Symptoms
Sharp, shooting, stitching pains in joints, worse with motion. Stiffness in limbs. Cough with profuse, watery or frothy expectoration. Difficulty breathing. Itching all over the body, with burning sensation. Skin eruptions, especially eczema and urticaria.
Uses
Rheumatic arthritis, gout, stiff joints, bronchitis with copious expectoration, asthma with rattling cough, pleurisy, neuralgias, urticaria, eczema, itching skin conditions.
Modalities
Worse from motion, cold air, dampness. Better from warmth, rest.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally prescribed in 30C or 200C potency, once or twice a day, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Lower potencies for acute symptoms, higher for chronic.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles), Respiratory system (lungs, bronchi), Skin.
🤝 Complementary
Bryonia, Rhus Tox, Apis Mellifica.
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Pulsatilla.
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in cases of severe inflammation or infection. Consult a healthcare professional before use, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
🔗Related Plant Remedies
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