Ipecacuanha

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Ipecacuanha, a perennial plant, native to Brazil grows in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is recognized for its ability to induce vomiting. Ipecac is used primarily for nausea and abdominal pains.

This homeopathic remedy is made from the most potent part of the plant, the root.

The root is dried and then ground into a coarse powder which is then diluted either in milk sugar as a dry substance or in a water-alcohol base. Both of the preparations are weakened to a nontoxic level.

TARGET AILMENTS

Take Internally

* persistent nausea, vomiting, motion sickness;

* menstrual problems

* asthma

* dry, irritating cough accompanied by wheezing;

* diarrhea

* flu with nausea, colic, gastroenteritis

COMPLAINTS

* Headache - With a bruised feeling and nausea. Gastric headache. Migraine accompanied with nausea and vomiting.

* Common cold - Nose is blocked at night and then horse cough comes on with retching and vomiting.

* Cough - Coughs accompanied by nausea. Constant and violent cough that causes grasping for breath.

* Abdominal pain, nausea -

* Diarrhea - Frequent diarrhea of green, slimy stool that occurs after eating sour or unripe fruit. Stool appears frothy and fermented.

* Fever - Chill alternating with heat. No thirst while hot and constant nausea.

WOMEN

* Vomiting and Nausea - In pregnancy and bleeding from the uterus with nausea; nausea during labor.

PREPARATIONS

Ipecacuanha, also known as Ipecac, is available over the counter in various potencies, in both tablet and liquid form. It is available at selected stores and pharmacies.

SIDE EFFECTS

None expected.

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