Colocynthis Ø – Kamal

Description

Colocynthis Mother Tincture (Colocynthis Ø)

Source: Prepared from the dried fruit pulp of Citrullus colocynthis (Bitter Apple / Colocynth).
Sphere of action: Acts prominently on the nervous system and smooth muscle, particularly the gastrointestinal tract, pelvic organs and major nerve pathways such as the sciatic nerve.

Key indications (homoeopathic materia medica)

• Abdominal colic: severe, cutting or cramping abdominal pain that makes the patient bend double or press firmly on the abdomen.
• Sciatica & neuralgia: sharp, shooting or lancinating pains along the sciatic or facial nerves, often more marked on the right side.
• Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods): intense, cramping menstrual pain with a bearing-down sensation, eased by bending forward or by warm applications.

Modalities

• Worse: anger or indignation, after eating or drinking, light touch.
• Better: firm pressure, bending double, warmth, lying on the painful side.

Use & administration

• Form: Mother Tincture (Ø).
• Administration: usually taken diluted in water. Dose, frequency and duration are to be determined by a qualified practitioner.

Safety

• Use only on the advice of a Registered Homoeopathic Medical Practitioner (National Council for Homoeopathy, Pakistan).
• Crude Citrullus colocynthis contains cucurbitacins, which can irritate the digestive tract. The mother tincture therefore requires professional supervision, and practitioners often prefer potentised dilutions (e.g. Colocynthis 30).
• Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in children, unless specifically prescribed.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Manufacturer: Kamal Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd., Sukho, Rawalpindi