SBL Ipecacuanha

Common Name: Ipecac-root, Ipeca

Causes & Symptoms for Ipecacuanha

Ipecacuanha is primarily used to address ailments associated with persistent nausea and vomiting, often accompanied by salivation and gagging. It is particularly effective for conditions involving stomach upset, especially after consuming indigestible food, and respiratory issues with suffocating coughs. Below are the key symptoms and areas it treats:

Mind and Head:

• Anxiety and a fear of death, particularly related to vexation or suppressed emotions.
• Sick headache originating in the stomach, with nausea preceding the headache.
• Vertigo when walking or turning around.
• Lancinating headache with a sensation of heaviness in the head.
• Headaches with nausea and vomiting are also indicative of Ipecac.

Eyes, Ear, Nose:

• Violent neuralgia (nerve pain) in the eyeballs, often with a gush of tears and nausea.
• Trembling and twitching of the eyelids.
• Coldness or chilliness in the ears.
• Coryza (cold symptoms) with nasal congestion.

Mouth and Throat:

• Salivation while lying down.
• Aphthae (sores) on the lips and granny-like eruptions on the face.
• Sore throat when swallowing, with a feeling of swelling in the pharynx.

Stomach and Abdomen:

• Disgust for food, often leading to empty vomiting, vomiting of bile, or blood.
• Retching after consuming cold drinks or smoking.
• Colic with agitation, restlessness, and crying in children.
• Incisive pains (sharp pains) in the umbilical area, often accompanied by shuddering.

Stool and Anus:

• Itching around the anus and diarrhea in children.
• Hemorrhoids that bleed profusely.

Urinary Complaints:

• Pains in the bladder and navel region, with burning in the urethra.
• Discharge of pus from the urethra, accompanied by biting pain.

Female Complaints:

• Menstruation that is early and too profuse, accompanied by stitches from the navel to the uterus.
• Bearing-down pains directed towards the genital parts or anus.

Respiratory and Cough:

• Rattling noise in the bronchial tubes, with vomiting without nausea.
• Dry cough, especially triggered by a contractive tickling in the larynx.
• Suffocative cough, often occurring in the evening, accompanied by perspiration on the forehead.
• Suffocative attacks in a warm room, with the sensation that the navel is being torn out.

Extremities:

• Nocturnal cramps in the thigh muscles, with hard lumps in the thighs.
• Coldness of one hand while the other is hot.
• Tingling in the joints, along with spasms and convulsions of muscles.

General Symptoms:

• The primary symptom of Ipecacuanha is persistent nausea and vomiting.
• The feeling of pain in bones as if they are being torn apart.
• Excessive emaciation despite a lack of appetite.
• Worse in winter and dry weather, with improvement by rest, pressure, or by closing eyes.
• Loss of breath with the slightest movement.

Side Effects of Ipecacuanha:

• No known side effects when used as directed.
• Safe to take alongside other medications such as allopathy or ayurvedic treatments. Homeopathic remedies do not interfere with the action of other medicines.

Dosage and Rules:

• Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times a day.
• Alternatively, you can use medicated globules as prescribed.

Precautions:

• Always keep a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking this medicine.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a homeopathic practitioner before using.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol while using the medicine.

Terms and Conditions:

• Homeopathic products should be taken based on symptom similarity.
• Results may vary depending on individual conditions.
• Always consult a physician before purchasing or using this medicine. Avoid self-medication.