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Alstonia Constricta
Q to 3XAlstAlstonia Constricta · Australian Bitter Bark / Native Quinine · "The Australian Quinine Bark"
MalariaAntiperiodicDebilityQuinineAlternative
The bark of an Australian shrub, known as bitterbark or quinine bush. Traditionally used by herbalists and homeopaths as an antiperiodic in malarial states, preferred by some over quinine. Closely related in action to Alstonia Scholaris.
THE ESSENCE
Chronic malarial cachexia with dirty, sallow skin, pasty tongue, and marked periodicity.
Chronic malarial gastro-intestinal disorder
Periodicity — exacerbations and remissions
Debility following exhausting fevers
Give when you see
Malarial cachexia with periodicity
Sallow skin, pasty coated tongue
Preferred by some herbalists over quinine
Tonic after exhausting fevers
WORSE FROM
Damp weatherPeriodic exacerbation
BETTER FROM
Warmth
BODY SYSTEMS
Chronic malarial gastro-intestinal disorder
Dirty, pasty tongue
Feeble digestion
DOSAGE
potency: Q to 3Xfrequency: 2-3 times dailyduration: Course through malarial episode, then taper
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Cinchona
Compare
Alstonia Scholaris, China (Cinchona), Ferrum Citricum et Chininum