Apocynum androsaemifolium
Remedy of alternating rheumatism and stomach complaints. Joint pains alternate with digestive symptoms. Profuse urination. Wandering joint pains. Nausea alternating with rheumatism. Worms.
Source
Prepared from the fresh root bark of Apocynum androsaemifolium (Apocynaceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Alternation of rheumatic and stomach symptoms — when one improves, the other worsens. Wandering joint pains. Profuse urination. Nausea and vomiting alternating with joint pain. Worm complaints. Diaphoretic — promotes sweating.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Dull, sluggish. Irritable.
General Symptoms
Alternating conditions. Worse from cold. Better from warmth.
Physical Symptoms
Extremities
Wandering joint pains alternating with stomach symptoms. Rheumatism.
Stomach
Nausea, vomiting when joint pains improve.
Urinary
Profuse urination. Diuretic.
Abdomen
Worms. Colic.
Modalities
Better From
Warmth
Worse From
Cold
Constitutional Type
Not constitutional. Used for alternating rheumatic/gastric symptoms.
Clinical Indications
Alternating rheumatism and stomach complaints, wandering joint pains, diuresis, worms
Comparative Materia Medica
Abrotanum has alternating diarrhea and rheumatism. Kalmia has alternating heart and rheumatism. Podophyllum has alternating headache and diarrhea.
Safety Information
Not well established.
Spreading dogbane contains cardiac glycosides. Milky sap is irritating. Use potentised forms.
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