Colocynthis

Other termf

Coloquine, bitter cucumber

Synonyms in a broader sense

Colocynthis homaccord

Application of Colocynthis for the following diseases in homeopathy

  • Inflammation of nerves and severe shooting pain in the head nerves and sciatica
  • Diarrhoea with cramps

Use of Colocynthis for the following symptoms/complaints

Improvement after bowel movements or the loss of flatulence, through rest and warmth. Deterioration through movement, anger and shock. – Hip joint pain (as if the joints were clamped in a vice). – Pain in the lower abdomen that forces them to contract (counter pressure improves)

  • Cutting pain in the ovaries

Active Organs

  • Nerves (especially trigeminal and facial nerves (face), sciatica)
  • Smooth muscles of the internal organs
  • Hip joint
  • Ovaries

Usual dosage

Common:

  • Tablets / drops Colocynthis D3, D4, D6, D12
  • Ampoules of Colocynthis D6, D12 and higher.