SBL Cicuta virosa

Also Known As: Cicuta V
Common Name: Cow-bane, Water Hemlock
Source: Tincture of fresh root gathered at the time of flowering.

Key Benefits and Uses

Cicuta Virosa is a well-known homeopathic remedy for managing convulsions, brain and spine-related issues, skin conditions, and nervous system disorders.

Primary Benefits:

• Effective for convulsions in children during dentition or caused by worms.
• Addresses the after-effects of concussion in the brain or spine, particularly if chronic spasms persist.
• Relieves skin eruptions, such as pustules forming thick yellow crusts on the face and scalp.
• Manages spasmodic jerks, tremors, and twitching.

Symptoms Treated with Cicuta Virosa

Mind and Head:

• Sudden rigidity followed by jerks and violent distortions after convulsive attacks.
• Symptoms of mania with laughing, dancing, and irrational gestures.
• Severe headache in the occiput and brain affections from concussion.
• Suppurative scalp eruptions with burning pain.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose:

• Night-time eyelid agglutination with burning eye pain.
• Purulent eruptions around the ears.
• Nasal scabs, mucus blockages, and frequent sneezing.

Mouth and Throat:

• Painful swelling of the tongue with burning ulcers.
• Inability to swallow due to a bruised sensation in the throat.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Vomiting coupled with tonic chest spasms and eye convulsions.
• Swelling and pulsation in the stomach’s pit area.
• Painful abdominal distension and groin discomfort.

Stool and Anus:

• Burning rectal pain with itching.
• Constipation alternating with frequent evacuations.

Urinary Complaints:

• Frequent and forceful urination.
• Relieves urinary retention.

Male and Female Complaints:

• Pain in the urethra and drawn-up testes.
• Delayed menses accompanied by coccyx pain.
• Swollen mammary glands.

Skin:

• Burning, itching sensations over the body.
• Long-lasting purulent eruptions that form yellow crusts.

Extremities:

• Trembling hands and convulsive jerks in the arms and fingers.
• Painful stiffness in the legs while walking.

General Symptoms:

• Opisthotonos: Backward bending of the head.
• Violent spasms, agitation, and tremors when touched.
• Strictures after inflammation.
• Eruptions commonly appear on the head and face.

Dosage Instructions

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

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals while taking this medicine.
• Seek professional advice if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the treatment course.

Side Effects

• No known side effects when taken as prescribed.
• Compatible with other medication forms, including allopathic and Ayurvedic treatments.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic remedies address symptoms based on similarity and individual conditions. Results may vary. It is advised to consult a physician before starting Cicuta Virosa and avoid self-medication.