SBL Bryonia alba

Also Known As:

Bryonia Alb, Bryonia, Bryo

SBL Bryonia Alba Dilution 200 CH

Common Name: Wild Hops

Bryonia Alba is a powerful homeopathic remedy primarily used for ailments aggravated by motion and relieved by rest. It is effective in managing symptoms such as dry cough, constipation, joint pains, and flu-like conditions, especially those that worsen in hot weather or after exposure to drafts of cold wind.

Primary Uses and Benefits

Respiratory Health

• Relieves dry, hard, painful coughs, especially those worse at night, after eating, or in warm rooms.
• Eases bronchitis, pleuritis, and early stages of pneumonia with right-sided chest involvement.
• Cough accompanied by stitching chest pain, gagging, or vomiting.
• Effective for asthma and hoarseness, particularly aggravated in open air or warm environments.

Joint and Muscle Pain

• Ideal for rheumatism and arthritis with red, swollen, and stiff joints.
• Pain worsens with the slightest motion and is alleviated by rest, pressure, or lying on the painful side.
• Effective for gout and hot swelling of feet.
• Reduces pain and inflammation caused by injuries or sprains.

Fever and Flu

• Addresses slow-onset fevers caused by summer heat or exposure to cold drafts.
• Suitable for individuals who remain motionless during fever, as movement worsens symptoms.
• Fever accompanied by thirst for large quantities of water, constipation, and stiffness in joints.

Gastrointestinal Health

• Effective for constipation, especially with large, hard, dry stools that feel burnt.
• Helps with diarrhea, particularly in the morning upon rising, often containing undigested food.
• Relieves gastric pain aggravated by eating but alleviated by pressure.
• Treats vomiting of bile, often triggered by slight motion or warm drinks.

Headaches and Vertigo

• Useful for bursting headaches, especially caused by constipation or exposure to cold air.
• Pain is worse in the morning, with movement, and better by lying on the painful side.
• Treats vertigo accompanied by nausea, faintness, and confusion when rising from bed.

Female Health

• Alleviates menstrual irregularities, such as profuse or early periods with tearing pains in the legs.
• Useful for ovarian pain, especially on the right side, aggravated by touch or deep breathing.
• Helps with breast pain and abscesses during the menstrual cycle or lactation.

Mental and Emotional Health

• Suitable for individuals who are irritable, withdrawn, and fear poverty or starvation.
• Manages anxiety about the future, materialism, and possession-oriented behavior.
• Helps individuals who talk or think excessively about business matters or display delirium, often wanting to go home.

Key Symptoms by Region

Head:

• Pain originating over the left eye, extending to the occiput.
• Worsened by eye movement, light, or exertion.

Nose:

• Dryness and frequent nosebleeds, especially in the morning or during menstrual cycles.

Mouth and Throat:

• Dry, cracked lips and a bitter taste in the mouth.
• Dryness of the throat with difficulty swallowing, often worsened in warm rooms.

Abdomen:

• Pain and tenderness in the liver, worse from coughing or pressure.
• Suitable for appendicitis and peritonitis.

Back and Extremities:

• Stiffness and pain in the nape of the neck and lower back.
• Pain in joints and muscles worsened by heat and movement but relieved by cold or pressure.

Skin:

• Dry, pale, or swollen skin, often with eruptions or jaundice-like symptoms.

Modalities

• Worse: Motion, warmth, morning, hot weather, and exertion.
• Better: Rest, cold applications, pressure, and lying on the painful side.

Dosage and Instructions

• Dosage: Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times a day, or as directed by a physician.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take three times daily.

Precautions:

• Maintain a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals.
• Avoid alcohol and tobacco during the course of treatment.
• Consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic products are prescribed based on symptom similarity. Results may vary depending on individual conditions. Always consult a physician before use. Complementary Remedies: Lycopodium, Sepia, Rhus-tox, Sulphur.