Homeo Encyclopedia logo
Homeo Encyclopedia
← All cards📖 Full materia medica →
🌿

Coca

30CCoca
Erythroxylum Coca · Coca Leaves · "The Altitude Exhaustion Remedy"
AltitudeExhaustionMountainCocaineTonicBreathlessness

Made from Coca leaves. Acts on nervous system and respiratory system. Used in altitude sickness — breathlessness at high altitude. Exhaustion from mountain climbing. Nervous tonic. Craving for alcohol and stimulants. Timidity and bashfulness.

THE ESSENCE
Altitude sickness — breathlessness, exhaustion at high altitude. Nervous exhaustion from overwork. Craving for stimulants. Timidity and loss of confidence. Breathlessness on slightest exertion at altitude.
Timid, bashful, lacks confidence
Timidity and lack of confidence
Craving for stimulants
Give when you see
Altitude sickness — breathlessness and exhaustion at high altitude
Mountain sickness — primary remedy
Nervous tonic from overwork
Timidity and lack of confidence
Craving for stimulants
Palpitations at high altitude
WORSE FROM
AltitudeExertionCold
BETTER FROM
Stimulants temporarilyRest
BODY SYSTEMS
Timid, bashful, lacks confidence
Exhausted from overwork
Craves stimulants — alcohol, tobacco
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: 3-4 times daily at altitudeduration: Short course for altitude sickness
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Arsenicum
Antidotes
Camphor
Follows well
Arsenicum
Followed by
Calcarea
Compare
Arsenicum, Gelsemium, Avena Sativa, Phosphoric Acid