Bryonia

Other Names: Brionia, Bryone, Bryone Blanche, Bryone Dioïque, Bryonia alba, Bryonia cretica, Bryonia dioca, Bryoniae Radix, Couleuvrée, Devil's Turnip, English Mandrake, Herbe de Feu, Ladies' Seal, Mandragore Grimpante, Navet du Diable, Rave de Serpent, Tamus, Tetterberry, Vigne Blanche, Vigne du Diable, White Bryony, Wild Hops, Wild Nep, Wild Vine, Wood Vine.

Special Precautions of Bryonia

• Only homeopathic use !
• Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.
• Bryonia is UNSAFE for anyone to use. At fairly low doses, it can cause many side effects including dizziness, vomiting, convulsions, colic, bloody diarrhea, abortion, nervous excitement, and kidney damage. Larger doses may cause fatal poisoning in adults and children. Just touching fresh bryonia can cause skin irritation. Eating the berries can cause death.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Bryonia is UNSAFE. It can cause a miscarriage in addition to serious health consequences for the pregnant or breast-feeding woman.
• Stomach and intestinal (gastrointestinal, GI) disorders: There are many reasons not to use bryonia. It can cause serious side effects and death. Additionally, it can irritate the stomach and intestines and can make GI problems worse.

The benefits of Bryonia are

• Backache
• Broken bone support
• Bronchitis
• Bursitis
• Chicken pox
• Colic
• Cough
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Fibromyalgia
• Indigestion and gas
• Infection
• Influenza
• Measles
• Migraines
• Motion sickness
• Mumps
• Osteoarthritis
• Rashes
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Profile Type

Bryonia is used most often as a homeopathic remedy for those who are highly irritable when they become ill. They tend to live a very clean life and are meticulous in their nature. They are commonly demanding when they are sick. If they become disturbed for any reason, they usually give into their anger and frustration. They are very often full of anxiety on a regular basis.