SBL Apocynum cannabinum

Also Known As: Apocynum Can
Common Name: Indian (American) Hemp

Key Properties and Uses

SBL Apocynum Cannabinum is derived from the fresh plant, including its roots, and is known for its ability to address conditions like dropsy (fluid retention), intense gastric disturbances, and heart depression. It is highly effective in treating dropsical effusions, reducing swelling, and restoring normal excretory functions (urine and sweat).

Symptoms and Indications

Mind

• Nervous, bewildered, and low-spirited.

Head

• Piercing pain in the right temple, often accompanied by vertigo.
• Dizziness that appears and disappears suddenly.

Eyes

• Inflammation, especially in the mornings and evenings.
• Sensation of sand in the eyes.

Nose

• Thick yellow mucus in the nose and throat upon waking.
• Stiffness and dryness of nasal mucous membranes, sometimes followed by thin or irritating discharges.

Face

• Pale complexion, often covered with cold sweat.
• Dry lips, especially during episodes of diarrhea.

Mouth

• Excessive thirst with a dry tongue.
• Increased saliva and mucus secretion.

Stomach

• Great thirst, but water causes pain and is immediately vomited.
• Food intolerance, leading to immediate ejection.
• Feeling of fullness and sourness after eating.

Stool and Anus

• Diarrhea immediately after eating, often involuntary or explosive.
• Stools are yellow, brownish, or mushy, sometimes containing undigested food.
• Constipation with a sensation of a wedge being hammered into the anus.
• Extreme exhaustion post-stool.

Urinary System

• Scanty, light-colored urine with no sediment.
• Profuse urination, often almost involuntary due to relaxed sphincters.

Male Sexual Organs

• Swelling and dropsy in the penis and scrotum.

Female Sexual Organs

• Heavy menstrual bleeding with large clots or fluid blood.
• Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) accompanied by bloating of the abdomen and legs.

Respiratory System

• Short, labored breathing with a hoarse, violent cough, especially at night.
• Oppression in the chest, needing deep breaths.

Heart

• Palpitations and darting pains in the cardiac region.
• Irregular or faint pulse, often slow and labored.
• Fainting when moving the head.

Limbs and Joints

• Stiff joints, especially in the mornings.
• Swelling of feet, ankles, and legs.
• Involuntary motion of one arm and one leg.

Generalities

• Diminished excretions of urine and sweat.
• Extreme prostration and weakness.

Sleep

• Restless at night, despite feeling drowsy in the afternoon.
• Inability to fall asleep despite fatigue.

Dosage and Usage Guidelines

• Standard Dosage: Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times daily.
• Alternative: Medicate globules and consume three times daily or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the course of medication.
• Consult a homeopathic practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

No known side effects. Safe to use alongside allopathic or ayurvedic treatments as it does not interfere with other medications.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic products should align with symptom similarity for best results. Outcomes may vary based on individual conditions. Self-medication is discouraged; always consult a healthcare professional before use.