Podophyllum

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Special Precautions of Podophyllum

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Health Benefits and uses of Podophyllum are

• has an influence on the duodenum, liver, small intestines and the rectum. In effect, Podophyllum people often suffer from gastro-enteritis accompanied by bilious vomiting and colicky pain. They pass copious stool, which is watery containing mucus resembling jelly and experience intense pain while passing stool. The passage of stool, which has an offensive odour, is in a gushing manner. Especially women suffering from this disease experience plenty of problems when they are pregnant. They have a pendulous abdomen when they are confined due to pregnancy. In such conditions, some pregnant women may also endure falling of the womb or prolapsus uteri which is indicated by pain in the back and loins, temperature in the vagina, constipation as well as diarrhea. In addition, there may also be painless cholera morbus (a gastrointestinal problem marked by pain in the abdominal region, diarrhea and occasional vomiting). Other symptoms may include inaction or sluggishness (torpidity) of the liver, portal inflammation with an inclination to hypogastric pain, hemorrhoids, jaundice and swelling of the superficial veins (veins that are close to the body).
• is an appropriate remedy for gastroenteritis and is extensively used for this purpose. It is most effective when the lower portion of the digestive tract as well as the liver is affected.
• also useful when an individual loses appetite maybe owing to the fact that all things begin to taste sour or rotten or when the patient starts hating the smell of food. Such patients usually endure symptoms, such as vomiting, sour belching and/ or diarrhea, especially after drinking or eating anything.
• to alleviate cramps in the abdominal region and/ or copious painless diarrhea which is preceded by a raucous rippling. In such instances, diarrhea may come together with a sinking sensation, as though the contents in the pelvic region are going to slip or fall down (prolapse).
• may be prescribed in children with complaints of prolapse of the rectum. Proper enquiry generally reveals that there is a history of chronic constipation. All the symptoms are associated with a weakness in the abdomen and anus. There may be a constant anxiety due to the pain in the anus. The prolapsed part of the rectum may remain protruded for a long time, particularly in children.

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People who are known to benefit most from the use of the homeopathic remedy podophyllum are those who have a tendency to be absentminded, especially pertaining to words; are usually in a depressive mood; are generally afraid of dying soon, and suffer from disturbed sleep - they are usually restless when they are sleeping. The homeopathic remedy podophyllum is most suitable for people who have a bilious temperament. In other words, it is the most appropriate medication for persons who are choleric, passionate as well as ill-tempered.