Cocculus indicus
Henry N. Guernsey tarafından — Key-Notes to the Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
We may always think of this remedy for light-haired females, particularly those suffering from uterine complaints or menstrual difficulties, or troubles during pregnancy--e.g., nausea; pain in the back etc. In some bilious fevers, vomiting of bile in males.
(Other remedies suitable for complaints of light-haired people: Calc. carb., Capsic., Hyosc., Silic.)
Sensations.--Of hollowness; as if bruised in the outer parts; same in the bones; numb feeling of outer parts; pricking, knocking or throbbing in inner parts; pain as if paralyzed; pressing together; burning, darting in the muscles; sensation as if single parts had gone to sleep.
Generalities.--Affections of the right hypochondrium (particularly of the liver): inner hypogastrium, inner forehead, back, upper arm, bones of the arm. Contraction of pupils of the eye. Eructation. Obstructed evacuation. Blood-colored leucorrhœa. Aversion to the open air; apoplexy; chlorosis; hysterics. Immovability of parts affected; motion convulsive; laxness of muscles; palsy of limbs, or paralyzed limbs which may be painful or not; spasms in inner parts; paleness of the skin, red spots; shuddering in general.
Worse.--In the open air; after drinking; in females particularly; during pregnancy; from riding in a carriage; on board ship (seasickness); on rising from the bed; when swallowing the spittle; from talking; from walking in the night; when walking in the open air.
Better.--In the warm room.
(Other remedies better in warm room: Guaiac., Nux mosch., Nux vom., Silic.)
Remedies following:--Arsen., Bellad., Hepar., Ignat., Nux vom., Pulsat., Lycop., Rhus tox., Sulphur.
Antidotes:--Camphor., Nux vom.