SBL Oleander

Also Known As: Olean, Olender
Common Name: Nerium Oleander, Rose Laurel

Key Actions & Benefits

Oleander is primarily used to treat skin complaints such as dermatitis and pruritus, as well as symptoms related to anorexia, vertigo, and digestive issues. It is known for its efficacy in addressing conditions involving intense itching, sensitive skin, and disturbed mental clarity.

Causes & Symptoms Relieved by Oleander

Skin Complaints

• Itching with scurfy pimples; skin becomes sensitive and numb, with soreness from even the slightest friction.
• Violent itching eruptions with bleeding and oozing; absence of perspiration.
• Pruritus (especially of the scalp, which is sensitive) and herpes are well-managed.
• Sensitive skin with nocturnal burning, relieved by Oleander.

Mental Symptoms

• Weak memory and slow perception.
• Melancholy with obstinate constipation.

Head Symptoms

• Vertigo and diplopia (double vision) when looking down or fixedly at an object, and on rising from bed.
• Pain in the brain, feeling as though the head will burst, with dullness and an inability to think.
• Eruptions on the scalp, with humor spots behind the ears, and herpetic spots at the occiput, relieved by Oleander.

Eye Symptoms

• Double vision, especially when reading, and watering eyes.
• Sensation as if the eyes are being drawn back into the head.

Facial Symptoms

• Pale, sunken face with blue rings around the eyes.

Stomach and Digestion

• Canine hunger, with hurried eating despite no appetite.
• Thirst and empty belching.
• Vomiting of food, with greenish water, and throbbing in the pit of the stomach.

Abdominal Symptoms

• Borborygmus (rumbling) with fetid flatus.
• Gnawing sensation around the navel, with ineffectual urging.
• Burning pain in the anus, relieved by Oleander.

Chest Symptoms

• Oppression, as if a weight is on the chest, especially when lying down.
• Palpitations with weakness and empty feeling in the chest, along with dyspnoea (shortness of breath).
• Relieves obtuse stitches in the chest.

Extremity Symptoms

• Weakness and numbness in the lower limbs, with cold feet.
• Swelling and burning stiffness of the fingers, with swollen veins and hands, and œdema (fluid retention).
• Stiffness of joints is well relieved by Oleander.

Usage Guidelines

Side Effects

• There are no known side effects when used as prescribed.
• Safe to use alongside other types of medication, including allopathic and ayurvedic treatments.

Dosage

• Adults and Children: Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times a day.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take three times a day or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

• Always maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals when taking the medicine.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a physician before use.
• Avoid using tobacco and alcohol during the course of medication.

Interactions and Reactions

• There are no significant interactions with other medications. However, it is always advisable to take Oleander under a physician’s guidance.

Terms and Conditions

• Results may vary depending on individual conditions and symptom similarity.
• Consult a physician for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Avoid self-medication for severe conditions.