Acalypha Indica — Indian Nettle

Introduction

ACALYPHA INDICA Indian Nettle A drug having a marked action on the alimentary canal and respiratory organs. It is indicated in incipient phthisis, with hard, racking cough, bloody expectoration, arterial hæmorrhage, but no febrile disturbance. Very weak in the morning, gains strength during day. Pro

Abdomen

Abdomen.– Burning in intestines. Spluttering diarrhœa with forcible expulsion of noisy flatus , bearing down pains and tenesmus. Rumbling distention, and griping pain in abdomen. Rectal hæmorrhage; worse in morning.

Chest

Chest.– Cough dry, hard, followed by hæmoptysis ; worse in morning and at night. Constant and severe pain in chest. Blood bright red and not profuse in morning; dark and clotted in afternoon. Pulse soft and compressible. Burning in pharynx, œsophagus, and stomach.

Skin

Skin.– Jaundice. Itching and circumscribed furuncle-like swellings.

Modalities

Modalities.– Worse in morning.

Dose

Dose.– Third to sixth potency. Copyright © Médi-T 1999 Home

ACALYPHA INDICA Indian Nettle

ACALYPHA INDICA Indian Nettle A drug having a marked action on the alimentary canal and respiratory organs. It is indicated in incipient phthisis, with hard, racking cough, bloody expectoration, arterial hæmorrhage, but no febrile disturbance. Very weak in the morning, gains strength during day. Progressive emaciation. All pathological hæmorrhages having notably a morning aggravation .

Relationship

Relationship.– Compare: Millefol; Phosphor; Acetic acid; Kali nit .