Piper methysticum
Kava-kava
by William Boericke — Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
The intoxication produced by Kava is of a silent and drowsy character with incoherent dreams, loss of muscular power.
Urinary and skin symptoms have been verified. Marked modality. Arthritis deformans . Colic with flatulence.
Mind
Very sensitive. Exaltation of mind. Amelioration of pains for a time by diverting attention . Restless desire to change position.
Urine
Increased. Burning during micturition, gonorrhœa, and gleet. Cystitis. Chordee .
Skin
Scaly. Fall of scales leaves white spots , which often ulcerate. Leprosy . Ichthyosis.
Extremities
Pain in right arm. Hands feel paralyzed. Pain in thumb-joint.
Relationship
Compare: Chaulmoogra -Taraktogenos--(The oil and its derivatives are to a certain extent effective in the treatment of leprosy , especially in early cases).
Bixa orellana
, a South American plant related to Chaulmoogra, recommended for leprosy, eczema and elephantiasis.
Modalities
Better , by turning mind to another topic; changing position.
Dose
Tincture, and lower potencies.