Dulcamara

Other Names : Solanum dulcamara, bittersweet, bittersweet nightshade, bitter nightshade, blue bindweed, Amara Dulcis, climbing nightshade, fellenwort, felonwood, poisonberry, poisonflower, scarlet berry, snakeberry
The homeopathic remedy dulcamara is prepared using the fresh green leaves and stems of the bittersweet plant, which is also known as the bitter nightshade

Special Precautions of Dulcamara

• Only homeopathic use !
• The STEM of bittersweet nightshade might be safe for most adults. But, the LEAVES or BERRIES are UNSAFE, and are very poisonous. Symptoms of poisoning include: scratchy throat, headache, dizziness, enlarged eye pupils, trouble speaking, low body temperature, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding in the stomach or intestines, convulsions, slowed blood circulation and breathing, and even death.
• 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.

Benefits and uses of Dulcamara are

In homeopathy, the remedy dulcamara is very much comparable to other medications, such as capsicum, belladonna, stramonium and hyoscyamus. While this homeopathic remedy is used to treat a number of health conditions, it has been primarily used to cure jaundice, pneumonia, psoriasis, eczema, cramps, and lack of menstruation, asthma and phlegm. In other words it is an effective medication for treating conditions which have an impact on the mucous membranes, joint pains as well as skin conditions.

In addition, dulcamara is highly effective in treating health conditions caused by exposure to chilly and humid weather conditions or abrupt changes in temperature or becoming chilly very soon following profuse sweating. It has been found that individuals who require the homeopathic remedy dulcamara are generally dominating, possessive as well as very determined in nature. At the same time, such people are very susceptible of humid and cold weather, very sensitive to colds that may result in other diseases, for instance, a wheezy cough, cystitis, conjunctivitis or even diarrhea. Turning to dulcamara not only helps to cure these ailments, but also alleviate the associated symptoms.

In addition to treating the health conditions mentioned above, the homeopathic remedy dulcamara is also effective in curing a number of skin disorders, including, ringworm, hives (any of the numerous eruptions on the skin, such as urticaria), and scratchy, scabby eruptions on the face and scalp. A brief discussion on the other condition-specific uses of this homeopathic remedy is presented below.

• Skin conditions : The homeopathic remedy dulcamara is an effective medication for treating skin complaints, such as congealed, crispy, itchy skin, especially on the scalp, which results in blood loss when scratched. In addition, in homeopathy, dulcamara is an appropriate medication for treating hives caused by profuse perspiration in moist or soggy conditions, ringworms that are generally found on the scalp of small children, as well as warts, particularly on the palms of the hands.
• Hay fever and asthma : People suffering from hay fever and/ or asthma generally experience symptoms like nose blockade accompanied by copious, watery discharge from the eyes as well as breathing troubles. Their symptoms are likely to worsen when these patients are exposed to grass pollen, animal fur, dust mites as well as any other allergen making their condition severe. In such cases, turning to the homeopathic medication dulcamara helps to cure the main condition - hay fever and asthma, while providing quick relief from the associated symptoms.
• Colds and coughs : In homeopathy, dulcamara is an effective remedy for aching throat accompanied by a dense, yellowish discharge from the nose as well as the eyes. The formation and discharge of the mucus is possibly caused by sinusitis and also owing to an excruciating pressure and blockade in the head. The patient may frequently suffer from firm neck possibly accompanied by pain in the back as well as the limbs. Such colds and coughs may result in other conditions, such as a clattering cough, conjunctivitis, pneumonia and bronchitis if the patient does not seek medical aid soon after the appearance of the symptoms. In such cases, turning to the homeopathic remedy dulcamara helps not only to cure the cough and colds, but also prevent and alleviate the other accompanying problems.
• Joint pain : Dulcamara is an excellent homeopathic remedy for treating stiff joints and joint pains. Precisely speaking, this medication works on the synovial membrane present around the joints to alleviate the rheumatic pains. Usually, these conditions worsen when the patient is in damp or humid conditions.
• Head and facial pain : The homeopathic medication dulcamara is effective in treating pains in specific areas of the head or headaches accompanied by a feeling of heaviness, queasiness and/ or perplexity. In addition, this remedy may also be useful in curing neuralgic face pain (face pain due to nerve disorders), possibly a result of Bell’s palsy (usually a temporary paralysis of the muscles of the face on one side). Dulcamara has also been found to be effective in healing pains caused by sinusitis.
• Diarrhea : In homeopathy, dulcamara is an effective medication to treat diarrhea, especially those having slippery, yellowish or green stools possibly accompanied by tinges of blood. Patients suffering from this type of diarrhea may also experience nausea as well as pain prior to passing stools. Such symptoms may be set off in young children during teething. Using dulcamara in such conditions cures the main ailments as well as provides relief from the associated symptoms.

Profile Type

Dulcamara tends to be given most as a homeopathic remedy to those who are sensitive to cold and damp weather conditions. The physical symptoms that such an individual suffers from may lead to emotional or mental symptoms as well. These individuals may be restless, irritable, and get easily confused at times.