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Brucea Antidysenterica

6XBruc

Brucea Antidysenterica · Angustura Spuria (False Angustura Bark) · "The Drowsy Headache Bark"

DrowsinessHeadacheStrychnine-relatedMisidentifiedBark

A bark that entered the drug market under the name Angustura, causing many poisonings before being recognized as a distinct species ("Angustura spuria"). It contains strychnine, and its symptom picture overlaps with Nux Vomica and Strychninum.

THE ESSENCE

Headache with extreme drowsiness that disappears in the evening, with throbbing in the pit of the stomach.

Heaviness and confusion in the head with sleepiness, disappearing in the evening

Sensation of throbbing in pit of stomach and entire abdomen

Give when you see

Drowsy headache, worse by day, disappearing evening

Throbbing in pit of stomach

Vertigo with falling in the evening

Contains strychnine — symptom overlap with Nux Vomica

WORSE FROM

DaytimeWalking in sunshine

BETTER FROM

Evening (for the headache/drowsiness)

BODY SYSTEMS

Dejection with want of sleep

Taciturnity and hypochondriasis

Gloomy, melancholy humour with indolence and lassitude

Sad, gloomy humour on waking

DOSAGE

potency: 6Xfrequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Short acute course

Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.

RELATIONSHIPS

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Nux Vomica, Strychninum, Gelsemium, Natrum Sulphuricum