About German Hamamelis Virginica Homeopathic Dilution

Hamamelis virginica is indicated for venous congestion, haemorrhages, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, bruises, venous haemorrhages, open wounds, for controlling bleeding after surgeries, etc. Depending upon the individualization of case, it is also used for other problems by homoeopathic physicians.

It is a useful remedy in conditions of venous congestion, haemorrhages,varicose veins, and haemorrhoids, sore, bruised feeling of affected parts, passive venous haemorrhages, painful open wounds and ulcers and weakness from loss of blood.

What doctors recommend Hamamelis for?

Dr. K S Gopi recommends: 

Hamamelis 30 is also effective for hemangiomas. Hamamelis is a valuable  remedy for venous engorgement (Gnarled, enlarged veins, most commonly appearing in the legs and feet)

Hamamelis  virginica Q , along with Geranium maculatum , Crotalus hor should be considered if hematuria (presence of blood in a person's urine) occurs in Prostate cancer.

Hamamelis Q  for metrorrhagia in fibroid where slight straining or over exertion brings bleeding from the uterus. The blood is dark coloured and flows without any pain .

Hamamelis Q for bleeding piles. Bleeding profusely with soreness

Dr Vikas Sharma recommends Hamamelis for 

It is a very helpful medicine for relieving pain and soreness in contusions (Blood or bleeding under the skin due to direct blow). People needing it have a tendency to get bruises easily. They may also have a bleeding tendency with this. Bleeding from gums, nose, rectum can be majorly present among them.

Useful for cases where vaginismus is accompanied with intense soreness of vagina. There is also excessive tenderness of vagina leading to painful sex.

This medicine is well indicated when there is dull or drawing pain in testes. The drawing pain can be present day and night. Along with this the right testicle may be enlarged and painful along with heat. Also indicated in varicocele and orchitis.

Hamamelis is beneficial for bleeding from the gums when blood is dark fluid in nature. The gums are sore, swollen and spongy. They are also painful. Hamamelis Virginica is the ideal remedy when the blood from rectum is dark coloured and the patient experiences extreme weakness

Hamamelis is highly effective to treat cases of esophageal varices. People needing Hamamelis have hemorrhage from portal congestion. They tend to vomit blood and also suffer from anal bleeding

What are side effects of Hamamelis virginica ?

No side effects of Hamamelis virginica are known or reported.

What precautions to take before taking Hamamelis virginica?

None

Is Hamamelis virginica suitable for children?

Yes

How long should I take Hamamelis virginica?

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

Is it safe to take Hamamelis virginica during Pregnancy?

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

Hamamelis Patient profile

Eyes: Sore, bruised pain in the eyes with bloodshot appearance from inflamed and injected vessels. Pressure in the eyeballs from intraocular haemorrhage.

Nose: Epistaxis with profuse, passive, non-coagulable bleeding with tightness in the bridge of the nose and fetid odor from the nose.

Throat: Congestion of mucous membrane with distended veins and bluish dicolouration due to varicosity of throat.

Stool: Sore and raw feeling in the anus with haemorrhoids. Profuse bleeding with soreness and pulsation in the rectum.

Female: Congestion and neuralgic pains in the ovaries. Profuse uterine bleeding with bearing-down pain in the back. Dark, profuse bleeding with soreness in the abdomen. Intermittent bleeding from the uterus in between the periods. Tenderness of vagina and itching of vulva with profuse leucorrhea. Soreness of abdomen with spasms of vagina, inflammation of ovaries and sore nipples.

Skin: Varicosity of veins with distended vessels. Chilblains with blueness and inflammations of veins. Reddish haemorrhagic spots under the skin, varicose veins, burns and ulcers. it is also indicated for contusions, bruises and traumatic inflammations and injuries.
Modalities: Worse from warm, moist air.

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.