About Ipecacuanha Homeopathy Dilution

Ipecacuanha is a Homoeopathic Dilution made from the root of Ipecac and is frequently used for irritation produced in the stomach and the chest. It helps in cases of persistent nausea and vomiting. It is especially indicated in fat children and adults who tend to catch cold easily. It is also a haemostatic and hence aids in case of bright red and profuse hemorrhages.

It helps in cases of vomiting and nausea with irritability and crushing types of pains. It is also of use in cases of conjunctivitis, keratitis, hypermetropia, gastic ulcers, goiter and menorrhagia. There is excessive salivation with a clean tongue which is its characteristic feature. The stool is green and appears like frothy molasses.

The chief action of the remedy is on the pneumo-gastric nerve with spasmodic irritation in chest and stomach, persistent nausea and vomiting especially after indigestible food, raisins, cakes, etc. Spasmodic affections of chest and stomach with bright red and profuse haemorrhages.

Stomach: Clean tongue with moist mouth and increased secretion of saliva. Persistent nausea and vomiting of food, bile, blood and mucus. Face pale and tired, but stomach feels relaxed and loose with spasmodic hiccough.

Abdomen: Painful dysentery with severe tenesmus, nausea from straining and decreasd thirst. Severe, sharp, cutting and clutching pain around the umbilicus.

Stools: Dark green stools like grass or frothy molasses, with griping pains at the umbilicus. Dysentery with much slimy mucus.

Female: Profuse and early menses with bright red bleeding and nausea. Pain extends from umbilicus to the uterus. Morning sickness of pregnancy.

Respiratory: Difficult breathing with constant sensation of constriction in chest. Periodical attacks of asthma with constant sneezing, coryza and wheezing cough. Uncontrollable spasmodic cough with every breath. Much mucus in the chest with wheeze and rales. Suffocative cough with blue face, nosebleed, and bloody sputum. Haemorrhage from lungs, with nausea, constriction, loss of voice and rattling cough.

Fever: Relapsing and intermittent fever from improper food. Least chills with more heat, nausea, vomiting, and dyspnea.

Modalities: Worse from veal, moist warm wind, lying down.

Dosage: Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician's advice.

Other symptoms are also found in:

• Mind
• Head
• Eyes
• Face
• Nose
• Sleep
• Extremities
• Skin

What are the side effects of Ipecacuanha?

No known side effects reported.

What precautions to take before using Ipecacuanha?

None.

How long should I take Ipecacuanha?

Until the symptoms improve or as per the Physicians prescription.

Is Ipecacuanha safe for children?

Yes.

Is it safe to use Ipecacuanha during pregnancy?

Yes.