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Berberis Vulgaris

30C / QBerberis
Barberry · Common Barberry · "The Kidney Stone Remedy"
Kidney StonesRenal ColicLiverRadiating PainsJointsAlternating

Made from Barberry. Acts powerfully on kidneys, liver and joints. Radiating pains from kidney region — character­istic. Kidney stones with severe colic. Bile duct stones. Alternating symptoms — kidney complaints alternate with joint complaints. Urine with brick-red sediment.

THE ESSENCE
Radiating pains from kidney region going down into thigh. Kidney stones — renal colic. Bile duct calculi. Urine with brick-red sediment. Alternating — kidney complaints alternate with rheumatism.
Liver complaints — bilious
Gallstones — bile duct calculi
Liver congestion — gallstones
Give when you see
Kidney stones — renal colic with radiating pains downward
Radiating pains from kidney to thigh characteristic
Urine with brick-red sediment
Gallstones — biliary colic
Alternating kidney and joint complaints
Worse motion and jar
WORSE FROM
MotionJarFatigue
BETTER FROM
RestStanding still
BODY SYSTEMS
Lithic acid diathesis — stone-forming constitution
Bilious, gouty tendency
DOSAGE
potency: Q or 30Cfrequency: 3 times daily or every 30 mins in colicduration: Reduce on improvement
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Lycopodium, Calcarea
Antidotes
Camphor, Belladonna
Follows well
Belladonna
Followed by
Lycopodium, Calcarea
Compare
Lycopodium, Sarsaparilla, Ocimum, Pareira, Cantharis