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Mar 2, 2014

GRANATUM

GRANATUM
(Pomegranate)

As a vermifuge for the expulsion of tapeworm, and homoeopathically for the following symptomatic indications. Salivation, with nausea, and vertigo. Spasm of the glottis.

Head :- Feels empty. Sunken eyes; pupils dilated; weak sight. Vertigo very persistent.

Stomach :- Constant hunger. Poor digestion. Loses flesh. Vomiting at night.

Abdomen :- Pain in stomach and abdomen; worse about umbilicus (Cocc.; Nux m.; Plb.); ineffectual urging. Itching at anus. Dragging in vaginal region, as if hernia would protrude. Swelling resembling umbilical hernia.

Chest :- Oppressed with sighing. Pain between shoulders; even clothing is oppressive.

Skin :- Itching in palms. Sensation as if pimples would break out. Jaundiced complexion.

Extremities :- Pain around shoulders, as if heavy load had been carried. Pain in all finger-joints. Tearing in knee-joint. Convulsive movements.


Relationship – Compare: Pelletierine (one of its constituents – an  anthelminitic especially for tapeworm); Cina; Kousso.

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