EQUISETUM HYEMALE Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
EQUISETUM HYEMALE
(Scouring Rush)
Equis-h.
Primarily affects the bladder. Treats enuresis and dysuria.
Urinary: Severe, dull pain and fullness in the bladder, not relieved by urination. Frequent urging with severe pain at the end of urination. Urine flows drop by drop. Sharp, burning, cutting pains in the urethra during urination.
Incontinence in children, often with dreams or nightmares when urinating. Incontinence in elderly women, with involuntary stools. Retention and dysuria during pregnancy and postpartum. Excess mucus in urine. Albuminuria. Involuntary urination (enuresis).
Deep pain in the right kidney area, extending to the lower abdomen with an urgent need to urinate. Pain in the right lumbar region.
Modalities: Worse on the right side, with movement, pressure, touch, and sitting down; better in the afternoon when lying down.
Relationship: Compare with Hydrang., Ferr-p., Apis, Canth., Lina., Chim. Equis-h. contains a significant amount of silica.
Dose: Tincture to sixth potency. A decoction (teaspoonful doses) or tincture in hot water helps alleviate urinary tract irritability, calculus, dysuria, etc., and is also useful for pleuritic effusion and dropsy.
SYMPTOMS OF EQUISETUM HYEMALE
Urinary:
Severe, dull pain and a sense of fullness in the bladder, not relieved by urination.
Frequent urging with severe pain at the end of urination.
Urine flows only drop by drop.
Sharp, burning, cutting pains in the urethra during urination.
Incontinence in children, with dreams or nightmares when passing urine.
Incontinence in elderly women, with involuntary stools.
Retention and dysuria during pregnancy and post-delivery.
Much mucus in urine.
Albuminuria.
Involuntary urination (enuresis).
Modalities:
Worse: right side, movement, pressure, touch, sitting.
Better: in the afternoon, from lying down.
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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