HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA
(Witch-hazel)
Ham.
Venous congestion, hemorrhages, varicose veins, and hemorrhoids, with bruised soreness of the affected parts, are the primary uses of this remedy. It acts on the vein walls, causing relaxation and subsequent engorgement. Effective for passive venous hemorrhages and open, painful wounds with weakness from blood loss. Post-surgery, it can replace morphia (Helmuth).
Head: Desires “the respect due to me.” Sensation of a bolt from temple to temple. Fullness followed by epistaxis. Numbness over the forehead.
Eyes: Painful weakness; soreness; bloodshot appearance; inflamed vessels. Accelerates absorption of intraocular hemorrhage. Eyes feel forced out.
Nose: Profuse passive epistaxis, non-coagulable, with tightness in the nose bridge. Bad odor from the nose.
Mouth: Tongue feels burnt. Thirst. Blisters on the sides.
Throat: Mucous membrane distended and bluish; varicosis of the pharynx.
Stomach: Hematemesis of black blood. Throbbing and pain in the stomach.
Rectum: Sore and raw anus. Profusely bleeding hemorrhoids with soreness. Dysentery. Pulsations in the rectum.
Urinary: Hematuria with increased urge.
Male: Pain in the spermatic cord radiating to the testes. Varicocele. Pain in the testicles. Orchitis. Enlarged, hot, and painful testicles. Epididymitis.
Female: Ovarian congestion and neuralgia; very sore. Vicarious menstruation. Uterine hemorrhage, bearing down pain in the back. Dark, profuse menses with abdominal soreness (dysmenorrhea). Metrorrhagia occurring between menstrual periods. Intermenstrual pain (Jas. W. Ward). Very tender vagina (vaginitis). Profuse leucorrhea. Pruritus vulva. Milk leg, hemorrhoids, and sore nipples after confinement. Passive metrorrhagia. Vaginismus, ovaritis, soreness over the entire abdomen. Phlegmasia alba.
Respiratory: Hemoptysis; tickling cough. Chest feels sore and constricted.
Back: Sore pain down the cervical vertebrae. Severe lumbar and hypogastric pain extending down the legs.
Extremities: Tired feeling in the arms and legs. Very sore muscles and joints. Varicose veins. Chills in the back and hips, extending down the legs. Neuralgia of the internal saphenous nerve.
Skin: Bluish chilblains. Phlebitis. Purpura. Varicose veins and ulcers; very sore. Burns. Ecchymosis. Traumatic inflammations (Arn.).
Modalities: Worse in warm, moist air.
Relationship: Compare in hemorrhoids: Calc-f., Aloe, Mur-ac.; in varicose veins: Mangifera indica. Compare: Arn., Calen., Tril-p., Bell., Sul-ac., Puls. Antidote: Arn. Complementary: Ferr.
Dose: Tincture to sixth attenuation. Distilled extract for local use.
SYMPTOMS OF HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA
Head:
Desires respect
Sensation of a bolt from temple to temple
Fullness followed by nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Numbness over the forehead
Eyes:
Painful weakness
Soreness
Bloodshot appearance
Inflamed vessels
Eyes feel forced out
Nose:
Profuse passive nosebleeds
Tightness in the bridge of the nose
Bad odor
Mouth:
Tongue feels burnt
Thirst
Blisters on the sides of the tongue
Throat:
Distended and bluish mucous membrane
Varicosis of the pharynx
Stomach:
Vomiting of black blood (hematemesis)
Throbbing and pain
Rectum:
Sore and raw anus
Profusely bleeding hemorrhoids with soreness
Dysentery
Pulsations in the rectum
Urinary:
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Increased urge to urinate
Male:
Pain in the spermatic cord radiating to the testes
Varicocele
Painful, enlarged, hot testicles
Orchitis
Epididymitis
Female:
Ovarian congestion and neuralgia with soreness
Vicarious menstruation
Uterine hemorrhage with bearing down pain in the back
Dark, profuse menses with abdominal soreness (dysmenorrhea)
Metrorrhagia between menstrual periods
Intermenstrual pain
Tender vagina (vaginitis)
Profuse leucorrhea
Pruritus vulva
Milk leg, hemorrhoids, and sore nipples after confinement
Passive metrorrhagia
Vaginismus
Ovaritis
Soreness over the entire abdomen
Phlegmasia alba
Respiratory:
Cough with blood (hemoptysis)
Tickling cough
Sore and constricted chest
Back:
Sore pain down the cervical vertebrae
Severe pain in lumbar and hypogastric regions extending down the legs
Extremities:
Tired feeling in the arms and legs
Sore muscles and joints
Varicose veins
Chills in the back and hips extending down the legs
Neuralgia of the internal saphenous nerve
Skin:
Bluish chilblains
Phlebitis
Purpura
Sore varicose veins and ulcers
Burns
Ecchymosis
Traumatic inflammations
Modalities:
Symptoms worsen in warm, moist air
selection of the potency
Individualization:
- Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
Intensity of Symptoms:
- The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
Sensitivity of the Patient:
- Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:
- Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
Previous Response to Potencies:
- The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
Vital Force and Susceptibility:
- Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
Aggravation or Amelioration:
- The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
Miasmatic Considerations:
- In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
Practitioner Experience:
- The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
- Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing
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