SBL Guaiacum

Common Name: Guaiac

Preparation: Made from the gum resin of the Guaiacum tree.

Primary Benefits and Uses

Guaiacum is primarily used for joint pain, swelling of extremities, constipation, and urinary issues. It also aids in eliminating uric acid, which helps with conditions such as gout and arthritis. Additionally, Guaiacum is beneficial for skin conditions like boils and abscesses, as it helps drain pus. The medicine is also effective in treating neuralgic complaints and nerve-related pain.

Symptoms Treated with Guaiacum

Mind:

• Weak memory, fretfulness, and lack of motivation.
• Sad and depressed individuals who are easily frightened and do not want to work.

Head:

• Severe throbbing and pulsating headaches, mainly on the left side.
• Headache worsened by sitting and relieved by walking.
• Pain radiating from occiput to the eyes and cheeks.

Eyes, Nose, and Throat:

• Swelling of the eyes and a sensation of protrusion.
• Swollen nose, fluent coryza (runny nose), aggravated during inspiration.
• Swollen tonsils and a red throat with sharp pain radiating to the left ear.
• Dry throat and difficulty swallowing.
• Dry cough relieved by expectoration.

Teeth:

• Toothache relief, particularly on the upper left molars.
• Gargling with Guaiacum diluted in water helps eliminate germs and reduce tooth pain.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Loss of appetite and alternating with excess hunger.
• Flatulence, wind, and constipation, especially with eructation.
• Abdominal pain aggravated by inspiration and gastritis.
• Constipation lasting 2 days, with rumbling in the abdomen and pinching pain.

Urinary Complaints:

• Frequent desire to urinate, with shooting pains in the bladder neck.
• Burning sensation while urinating, with frequent urination every half hour.

Extremities:

• Neck stiffness and swelling of joints all over the body.
• Pain in extremities, with tearing and shooting pains, leading to restlessness and sleeplessness.
• Numbness of limbs and weakness, with a constant urge to stretch the limbs.

Dosage Instructions:

• Take 5 drops in 1/4 cup of water, three times a day.
• Alternatively, take globules three times a day, or as prescribed by your physician.

Precautions:

• Always consult a homeopathic practitioner before use, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Avoid self-medication and follow the prescribed dosage.

Side Effects:

• No known side effects when taken as prescribed.
• Homeopathic medicines do not interfere with other medications (e.g., allopathic or Ayurvedic).

Terms and Conditions:

Homeopathic products should be taken based on symptom similarity, and results may vary. Always consult a physician before purchasing and avoid self-medication.