Piper Methysticum
Kava-kava
by William Boericke — Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory
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.