SBL Cina

Common Name: Worm-seed

Key Benefits and Uses

Cina is an effective homeopathic remedy for intestinal irritation, especially caused by worms, and is particularly beneficial for children. It is a specialized remedy for worm complaints and associated symptoms like grinding of teeth, convulsions, and abdominal pain.

Primary Benefits:

• Relieves symptoms of intestinal worms, including itching at the anus and worm-related stool complaints.
• Reduces convulsions and jerking movements in children.
• Addresses behavioral irritability such as ill humor, naughtiness, and aversion to touch or affection.

Symptoms Treated with Cina

Mind and Head:

• Irritability, extreme sensitivity to the slightest offense.
• Aversion to being caressed, accompanied by naughtiness and ill humor.
• Dull head pain with fatigue in the eyes.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose:

• Convulsive eyebrow movements.
• Constant nose irritation, with frequent rubbing or picking.
• Nasal stoppage, especially in the evening, and burning sensation in the nostrils.

Mouth and Throat:

• Grinding of teeth during sleep.
• Pale, cold face with warm hands.
• Cramp-like pain in the cheekbones and dry, tickling cough.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Bloated abdomen, especially in children.
• Vomiting with clean tongue; craving for sweets.
• Epigastric pain worsens upon waking in the morning.
• Cutting, pinching abdominal pain due to worms.

Stool and Anus:

• Itching at the anus.
• Loose, involuntary, whitish stools.
• Stool with thick worms or maw-worms.

Urinary Complaints:

• White, turbid, sometimes fetid urine.
• Involuntary urination at night.

Female Complaints:

• Uterine bleeding before puberty.

Neck and Back:

• Bruised sensation in the loins.

Extremities:

• Sprained-like pain in the wrist joint.
• Cramp-like tearing pain in arms, hands, and legs.

General Symptoms:

• Convulsions, distortion of limbs, and tetanic stiffness.
• Heaviness in limbs; children may sleep on their abdomen with knees drawn up.

Dosage Instructions

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

• Cina has no known side effects when taken as prescribed.
• It is compatible with other forms of medicine, including allopathic and Ayurvedic treatments.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic remedies are prescribed based on symptom similarity and individual conditions. Results may vary. Consultation with a physician is recommended before starting Cina to avoid self-medication.