About Abrotanum Homeopathy Dilution

Abrotanum CH is a Homoeopathic Dilution made from Southernwood. It is indicated in chilblains, gout, haemorrhoids, hydrocele, rheumatism, worms. Also known as Artemisia Abrotanum.

It indicated in marasmus, especially of lower extremities only, yet with good appetite. Metastasis. Rheumatism following checked diarrhœa. Ill effects of suppressed conditions especially in gouty subjects. Tuberculous peritonitis. Exudative pleurisy and other exudative processes. After operation upon the chest for hydrothorax or empyaemia, a pressing sensation remains

Due to its strong camphor-like odour, traditionally it has been used as an air freshener and as a repellant for moths and insects. In Italy, it is used as a herb in cooking. In east and north Bosnia and Herzegovina, parts of Abrotanum are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of jaundice.

 Abrotanum is also available in mediated pills here

 the various uses of Abrotanum in homeopathy

Fresh leaves and stems of Abrotanum are used to make homeopathic medicine. Abrotanum is commonly used in 30th potency for treatment purpose. Abrotanum 30 uses are seen in treating various illnesses like boils, chilblains, epilepsy, hemorrhoids, hectic fever, hydrocele, paralysis, myelitis, indigestion, marasmus, oozing from the umbilicus, gout, and rheumatism. Other prominent Abrotanum 30 benefits in homeopathy are-

It is used in the treatment of pleurisy. It is particularly indicated when a pressing sensation remains in the affected area and impedes the patient from breathing freely. With this, the patient may complain of the cold air causing raw feeling in the respiratory tract.

It treats weakness and prostration that remain after influenza.

It helps treat boils, especially if skin becomes purplish after the suppression of eruptions.

It removes hard growths in different parts of the abdomen.

It helps to control vomiting of large quantities of very offensive fluid. This vomiting is commonly associated with burning, constricting, and gnawing pains in the abdomen.

It helps to relax the contraction of limbs that has occurred following colic.

What are the characteristic indications for homeopathic prescription of Abrotanum?

Abrotanum homeopathic medicine has certain characteristic indications for its prescription.

The most guiding symptom of Abrotanum 30 is wasting, especially of the lower extremities. This is more commonly seen in the marasmus of children. There may be associated complaints of the child not capable to hold it’s head up. It is also found that such children have ravenous hunger and lose flesh despite eating well.

Many patients, asking for abrotanum complain of having a peculiar sensation as if their stomach is hanging or swimming in water.

Another characteristic indication for abrotanum is metastasis. It includes

Metastasis of rheumatism from joints to the heart or to the spine.

Receding of gout followed by the commencement of other complaints.

Rheumatism followed by checked diarrhoea.

Appearance of piles after rheumatic complaints.

Also, abrotanum has an exudative tendency. It helps treat exudations that may appear as a metastatic process or otherwise into joints and pleura of the lungs etc.

It also causes alternating conditions where one disease symptoms disappear and another appear in its place.

 the factors that aggravate or ameliorate the suffering of Abrotanum patient

It is seen that the complaints for which Abrotanum is indicated, tend to increase at night and on exposure to cold air. Also, the sudden backache in the Abrotanum patient gets better from motion.

The kind of patients best respond to the action of Abrotanum

It is best suited to the complaints of newborn children especially boys. These include:-

Hydrocele

Epistaxis with a dry nose

Oozing of blood and/ or moisture from the navel of newborn

Worms especially ascarides

Marasmus with emaciation of especially the lower extremities despite a good appetite.

The other generalities often found in a patient who responds well to Abrotanum are:-

Very cross, irritable and depressed mentally who has no humanity and likes to do something cruel.

The child cannot hold up his head and gets tired from the least mental effort such as from even having a conversation. There is difficulty in thinking and comprehension.

The patient feels weak and sore all over along with inability to move.

The patient has a good appetite with particular desire to have bread boiled in milk.

Face is wrinkled, pale and old looking with blue rings around the eyes

Skin is flabby and appears to hang loosely

There are comedones with emaciation

Distended veins on forehead

Conclusion

Abrotanum homeopathy medicine uses are diverse. It is commonly used in 30th potency. It is particularly indicated in conditions where metastasis or alternating conditions are found. It is found to be useful in various complaints of newborn and children such as epistaxis, hydrocele oozing from the navel etc. Emaciation especially of the lower extremities is a characteristic feature that leads to the prescription of Abrotanum in most the cases. This emaciation occurs despite normal appetite in patients. Also, Abrotanum is found to speed up the convalescence after influenza and remove bad effects remaining after pleurisy or operations on the chest.

A very useful remedy in marasmus, especially of lower extremities only, yet with good appetite. Metastasis. Rheumatism following checked diarrhśa. Ill effects of suppressed conditions especially in gouty subjects. Tuberculous peritonitis. Exudative pleurisy and other exudative processes. After operation upon the chest for hydrothorax or empyćmia, a pressing sensation remains. Aggravation of hćmorrhoids when rheumatism improves. Nosebleed and hydrocele in boys.
Dose-Third to thirtieth potency.

Potencies:

Abrotanum is diluted in various potencies namely 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M

Abrotanum as per HOMŒOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA

A very useful remedy in marasmus, especially of lower extremities only, yet with good appetite. Metastasis. Rheumatism following checked diarrhœa. Ill effects of suppressed conditions especially in gouty subjects. Tuberculous peritonitis. Exudative pleurisy and other exudative processes. After operation upon the chest for hydrothorax or empyæmia, a pressing sensation remains. Aggravation of hæmorrhoids when rheumatism improves. Nosebleed and hydrocele in boys.

Great weakness after influenza (Kali phos).

Mind-Cross, irritable, anxious, depressed.

Face-Wrinkled, cold, dry, pale. Blue rings around dull-looking eyes. Comedones, with emaciation. Nosebleed. Angioma of the face.

Stomach-Slimy taste. Appetite good, but emaciation progresses. Food passes undigested. Pain in stomach; worse at night; cutting, gnawing pain. Stomach feels as if swimming in water; feels cold. Gnawing hunger and whining. Indigestion, with vomiting of large quantities of offensive fluid.

Abdomen-Hard lumps in abdomen. Distended. Alternate diarrhœa and constipation. Hæmorrhoids; frequent urging; bloody stools; worse as rheumatic pains abate. Ascarides. Oozing from umbilicus. Sensation as if bowels were sinking down.

Abrotanum Homeopathy Dilution  is available in SBL, Schwabe, Others (Homeomart, Hahnemann, Similia, Medisynth). When you choose 'Others' one of the 3 brands medicine will be sent subject to availability of these brands. All sealed units.

Abrotanum homeopathic materia medica

In homeopathic materia medica, Abrotanum, commonly known as Southernwood, is primarily used for its remarkable effect on the digestive system and skin conditions. It is particularly indicated for cases of marasmus in children, where there's a notable emaciation of the lower body contrasted with a relatively healthy upper body. Abrotanum is also effective in treating rheumatic and arthritic conditions, especially when such symptoms alternate with gastrointestinal issues. Additionally, it's employed for various skin ailments, including eczema and pruritus (itching).

Dosage

Please note that the dosage of single homeopathic 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.