SBL Cocculus indicus

Common Name: Cocculus, Indian Cockle

Key Benefits and Uses

Cocculus Indicus is a versatile homeopathic remedy known for its calming effects on the body and mind. It is especially effective for complaints arising from anxiety, loss of sleep, and mental or physical exhaustion. This remedy is ideal for individuals worn out by caregiving, stress, and nervousness.

Primary Benefits:

• Relieves weakness, exhaustion, and nervous irritability caused by overexertion.
• Soothes complaints from motion sickness and vertigo.
• Eases nausea and gastrointestinal distress, especially when caused by fatigue or travel.
• Alleviates muscle spasms, cramps, and convulsions.

Symptoms Treated with Cocculus Indicus

Mind and Head:

• Mental fatigue, exhaustion, and inability to perform physical or mental tasks.
• Congestive or sick headaches, often accompanied by nausea and vertigo.
• Irritability, taking offense easily, and a tendency to anger.
• Fainting spells and loss of consciousness due to weakness.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose:

• Difficulty opening the eyelids at night.
• Convulsive rolling of the eyeballs during spasms.
• Sensation of blocked ears, sometimes accompanied by swelling of parotid glands.
• Swelling and ulceration of nostrils, with coryza.

Mouth and Throat:

• Burning pain and dryness in the throat and esophagus.
• Twitching or quivering of facial muscles; numbness in the face.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Craving for cold drinks, especially beer.
• Nausea at the smell or thought of food; vomiting and dizziness.
• Cramps and violent gripping pains in the stomach and upper abdomen.
• Colicky abdominal pain with flatulence and bloating.

Stool and Anus:

• Spasmodic, tearing, or cutting pains in the bowels.
• Urging to stool with a burning sensation in the rectum.

Urinary Complaints:

• Frequent but scanty urination.

Male Complaints:

• Bruised, pulling pain in the testes when touched.
• Excitability of the genital area with increased desire.

Female Complaints:

• Menses that come too early and last too long but are light in flow.
• Uterine cramps.

Neck and Back:

• Weak neck muscles, causing heaviness in the head.

Extremities:

• Burning sensation in the feet; tingling in hands.
• Trembling hands; cold triggers tearing pain in limbs.
• Numbness in the lower extremities, shoulders, and hands.

Skin:

• Red pimples resembling millet grains that itch in warm temperatures.
• Sensitive ulcers and evening itching.

Dosage Instructions

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

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking this medicine.
• Consult a practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the treatment course.

Side Effects

• Cocculus Indicus is considered safe when taken as prescribed.
• It can be used alongside other treatments like allopathy or Ayurvedic medicine without interference.

Terms and Conditions

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