Colocynthis

Formal Name: Citrullus Colocynthis / Cucumis Colocynthis

Also Known As: Colocynthis, Bitter Apple, Bitter Cucumber, Colocynth

This is a plant that dates back to biblical times. It was always known as a toxic gourd but was turned to as a food in desperate times. Colocynthis is probably best known for the fact that it can induce purging and can even induce abortion in extreme cases.

If the pulp is somehow ingested, it may cause terrible cramps and bowel issues, but within homeopathy these are the very symptoms that can be treated using it as a homeopathic remedy.

As you can imagine, preparation is crucial with this particular homeopathic remedy. It is important that virtually no trace of the plant remains. The dried and deseeded fruit is powdered and macerated in alcohol before any other step in the process.

From there, the remaining solution is then diluted then succussed. What remains is the homeopathic remedy of colocynthis.

Homeopathic Remedies using Colocynthis:

Benefits/Uses of Colocynthis:

Colic and Diarrhea:

It’s no surprise to see that colocynthis works well as a homeopathic remedy for these symptoms as this is what it was first discovered for within homeopathy. In this instance, it works well for the type of pain that can come on fast just below the naval.

There may also be nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that is very distinct with yellow or green stools. It may work well for a baby suffering from colic and who suffers from clear abdominal pain.

Menstrual Problems:

Colocynthis is often turned to for terrible cramping pain in the uterus or ovaries during a monthly cycle. It may help with the symptoms and allow the cycle to even out a bit.

Facial Neuralgia:

This homeopathic remedy works for the type of pain that is sharp and shooting on one side of the face and can extend up to the ear. This facial pain comes in waves and usually affects one side of the face at a time.

Neuralgic Pains:

Colocynthis works well for sharp pains down the outer side of the thigh, leg, or foot. These pains may be accompanied by a backache and may even cause some sort of numbness at certain points.

Homeopathic Remedy Profile for Colocynthis:

Colocynthis tends to be the most beneficial as a homeopathic remedy for those who have suppressed anger. They are generally restless, anxious, and though they are a bit reserved in nature they can tend to get angered very easily. They are very clear on what is right and wrong and often believe that their opinion is the only right one. They don’t like to be contradicted and can become indignant in certain circumstances.