SBL Opium

Common Name: Opium, Poppy
Also Known As: Opium

Key Actions & Benefits

Opium is known for its wide-ranging effects, including its use in cases of excessive fetal movement, convulsions, and conditions characterized by sleeplessness and sensitivity to sound. It is also useful for conditions such as colic, constipation, and involuntary stools. Additionally, Opium is beneficial for managing symptoms related to vertigo, headaches, and digestive disturbances.

Causes & Symptoms Relieved by Opium

Mind and Head

• Vertigo after fright, with a sensation of great flow of ideas and a feeling of happiness.
• Fright leading to grief over insults, followed by convulsions.
• Vertigo when sitting up in bed, causing the patient to return to lying down.
• Congestion in the head with strong pulsation, and pressing pains in the temples.

Eyes, Ears, and Nose

• Red, inflamed eyes, with swelling of the lower lids and a sensation of dust in the eyes.
• Tinkling or ringing in the ears.

Mouth and Throat

• Relaxation of the muscles in the face, with the lower lip and jaw hanging down.
• Twitching at the corners of the mouth, and cramps in the jaw.
• Swelling and movements in the throat.
• Dry cough, with a sensation of tickling or scraping in the larynx.

Stomach and Abdomen

• Colic with constipation, particularly in children, and constrictive pressure in the stomach.
• Pressing pains in the abdomen, which may feel as though the intestines are being cut.
• Vomiting with colic and convulsions, accompanied by hard stools.
• A sensation of a stone in the abdomen with slowness and weakness of digestion.

Stool and Anus

• Involuntary stools, which may be black, offensive, and frothy.
• Violent pain in the rectum.
• Constipation due to intestinal inactivity, and involuntary stools after fright.

Urinary Complaints

• Retention of urine, as a result of bladder inactivity.

Neck and Back

• Swelling of veins and a beating sensation in the arteries of the neck.

Extremities

• Twitching or trembling of the head, hands, and arms.
• Distended veins on the hands.
• Coldness of the extremities with heaviness and swelling of the feet.
• Numbness in the outer parts of the body.
• Excessive irritability of the voluntary muscles, with diminished irritability of others.

Skin

• Redness and persistent itching of the skin, with small, round, colorless elevations.

Usage Guidelines

Side Effects

• No known side effects when used according to the prescribed dosage.
• Safe to use alongside other medications, including allopathic and ayurvedic treatments.

Dosage

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

Precautions

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

Interactions and Reactions

• Opium does not interfere with other medicines when taken as directed. However, it is always advisable to take it under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

Terms and Conditions

• Homeopathic products should be used based on symptom similarity.
• Results may vary depending on individual conditions. Always consult a physician before purchasing this medicine and refrain from self-medication.