About German Ratanhia Mother Tincture Q:

Also known as Ratanhia Peruviana, Krameria-Mapato, Krameria Triandra

Ratanhia is one of the important remedies in cases of rectal symptoms. It is also indicated for perygium, violent hiccoughs, cracked nipples, worm infestations especially pinworms, etc. Depending upon the individualization of the case, it is also used for other problems by homeopathic physicians.

The rectal symptoms are most important in this remedy. It has cured pterygium, violent hiccoughs,s, and cracked nipples. It is used to expel the pinworms.

Ratanhia Patient Profile

Head: The pain is bursting in the head after stool and when sitting with the head bent forward. There is a sensation as if the scalp from the nose to the vertex is stretched.

Rectum: The rectum is painful as if full of broken glass. The anus aches and burns for hours after stool. The anus feels constricted. There is dry heat at the anus with sudden knife-like pains. The stools are passed with great effort with protrusion of hemorrhoids. The anus is fissured with great constriction and burning like fire which is relieved by cold water. The diarrhea is thin and fetid. It is used in treating pinworms.

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. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician's advice.

Please avoid taking any food or drinks for a few minutes before and after taking the medication.

Side effects

No side effect of this remedy is known in therapeutic doses.

Contraindications

No contra-indication for the use of this remedy is known.

What are the side effects of Ratanhia?

No side effects of Ratanhia are known or reported.

What precautions to take before taking Ratanhia?

None

Is Ratanhia suitable for children?

Yes

How long should I take Ratanhia?

To be taken till complaints are relieved or as suggested and prescribed by the physician.

Is it safe to take Ratanhia during Pregnancy?

Yes. However, as with any other drug, it is better to consult a physician before taking any medicine during pregnancy and lactation.

Ratanhia as per Boericke Materia Medica

The rectal symptoms are the most important and have received much clinical confirmation. It has cured pterygium. Violent hiccough. Cracked nipples (Graph; Eup ar). Pinworms.

Head -Bursting in the head after stool, and when sitting with head bent forward. Sensation as if scalp from nose to vertex were stretched.

Stomach -Pain like knives cutting the stomach.

Rectum -Aches, as if full of broken glass. Anus aches and burns for hours after stool. Feels constricted. Dry heat at the anus, with sudden knife-like stitches. Stools must be forced with great effort; protrusion of hæmorrhoids. Fissures of the anus, with great constriction, burning like fire, as do the hæmorrhoids; temporarily relieved by cold water. Fetid, thin diarrhœa; stools burn; burning pains before and after stools. Oozing at the anus. Pin-worms (Sant; Teuc; Spig). Itching of anus.

Relationship -Compare: Paeon; Croton (rectal neuralgia); Sanguin nit (diseases of rectum); Macuna prurens-Dolichos-piles, with burning; hæmorrhoidal diathesis; Silico-sulphocalcite of Alumina; Stag-blast iron furnace cinder -(anal itching, piles, and constipation; housemaid's knee); abdominal flatulent distension and lumbago. Analog to Lycopod.

Dose -Third to sixth potency. Locally, the Cerate has proved invaluable in many rectal complaints.

About German Homeopathy remedies: These medicines are made and bottled in Germany. They are shipped to India and sold through authorized distributors. German brands available in India currently are Dr. Reckeweg, Schwabe Germany (WSG), and Adel (Pekana).

Ratanhia Mother Tincture Q is available in the following German brands and Sizes

• Reckeweg (20ml) 
  
• Adel (20ml) 
• Schwabe (WSG) (20ml)