About Cina homeopathy Dilution

Cina is prepared from the unexpanded flower-heads of plant Cina maritima also known as Artemisia maritima.

Cina is one of the chief remedies for worm infestations. It is also indicated in intestinal irritation, epilepsy, spasms, convulsions, irregular appetite, deranged bowels, etc. Depending upon the individualization of the case, it is also used for other problems by homeopathic physicians.

It is essentially a children’s remedy and is indicated in intestinal irritation, worm infestation and accompanying complaints. Marked mental irritability, constantly changing appetite, grinding of teeth, and convulsions, with screaming and violent jerking of the hands and feet.

Homeopathic medicine Cina is prepared from the unexpanded flower-heads of plant Cina maritima also known as Artemisia maritima. Cina is a source of santonin which was widely used as a drug in past to expel worms from the body. But in the homeopathic system of medicine, use of this remedy is done for many more complaints apart from worms. It is majorly used in children to treat irritability in children, difficult teething, bedwetting and worms. 

It is well suited to children who remain irritable, cross all the time. Along with this they wish to be carried always. It is top listed medicine to help treat complaints during teething, bedwetting, colic, anal itching, grinding of teeth and sleep troubles in children

Relationship with other remedies:  The homeopathic medicines that can be used after it are Calc Carb, Nux Vomica and Silicea

The homeopathic medicines that can be used to antidote/nullify its action are Arnica, camphor and Capsicum.

What doctors recommend Cina in Homeopathy for?

Dr Vikas Sharma recommends

In Homeopathy, Cina is indicated for many complaints apart from worms. It is majorly used in children to treat irritability in children, difficult teething, bedwetting and worms.

• treats many of the complaints related to mind in children, it calms irritated & obstinate children
• nasal complaints with excessive itching in nose
• treats teething difficulties in children
• Great help in cases of abdominal colic in children, for cutting, pinching pain in the abdomen
• cough which is violent and spasmodic in nature (i.e. which ends in vomiting)
• highly recommended for treating bedwetting in children.
• Addresses insomnia in children who are sleepless at night. They remain restless and toss around in the bed

Dr KS Gopi recommends

• Cina 30  is the best remedy for dark circles around eye sin children, with marked irritability. weakness and anaemic condition, worm infestation. pale appearance and dark circles.
• Cina 30 is excellent remedy for crying, mainly due to worms.  Child often suffer  from nightmares and night terrors, cries out, screams and wakes frightened.

Dr Pranjali recommends Cina Homeopathic medicine alongwith 2 other remedies for helminthiasis or stomach worms

Cina Patient profile

Profile: It is well suited to children who remain irritable and cross all the time. They wish to be carried or attended always. It is top listed medicine to help treat complaints during teething, bedwetting, colic, anal itching, grinding of teeth and sleep troubles in children.

Stomach: Variable appetite with desire for sweets and different things. Feels hungry immediately after eating with digging, gnawing sensation with pain in the epigastric region. Vomiting and diarrhea immediately after eating and drinking with a clean tongue. Colicky twisting pain around the umbilicus with flatulence of abdomen.

Stool: Diarrhea from intestinal irritation with slimy stools, preceded by colicky pains. Itching of anus from worm infestation.

Extremities: Convulsions with twitching and jerking of limbs with trembling. Sudden shock like pains and jerking of fingers. Child throws arms from side to side and stretches the feet at night from spasmodic convulsions. Restless legs at night.

Sleep: Restless sleep from nocturnal convulsions. Wants to sleep on abdomen. Fearful nightmares and terrors of children, the child wakes up screaming and frightened. The child screams, grinds teeth and talks during sleep.

Fever: Severe fever with light chill associated with clean tongue. Increased appetite and thirst with colicky pains and cold sweat on forehead, nose, and hands. The face is cold and hands are warm during fever.

Modalities: Worse from worms, at night, in sun and in summer.

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.

What are the side effects of Cina?

No side effects of Cina are known or reported.

What precautions to take before taking Cina?

None

Is Cina suitable for children?

Yes

How long should I take Cina?

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

Is it safe to take Cina during Pregnancy?

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

Cina Homeopathy Dilution is available in 30ml sealed units in SBL, Schwabe, Homeomart, Hahnemann, Similia, Medisynth brands