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Piscidia
Q to 6XPisciPiscidia Erythrina · Jamaica Dogwood · "The Harmless Nerve Sedative"
InsomniaSpasmodicCoughDysmenorrhoeaToothache
Jamaica Dogwood, historically valued as a "harmless nerve sedative" free of the gastrointestinal side effects and dependency risk of opium, used for spasmodic, neuralgic, and cerebral-excitation conditions.
THE ESSENCE
Insomnia from worry and nervous excitement, spasmodic cough, and pains of irregular menstruation, acting as a nerve sedative without gastrointestinal after-effects.
Spasmodic coughs
Pains of irregular menstruation — regulates the flow
Insomnia due to worry, nervous excitement
Give when you see
Insomnia from worry/nervous excitement
Spasmodic cough, neuralgic affections
Irregular, painful menstruation — regulates flow
"Harmless" sedative — no GI after-effects, unlike opium
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Historic use for toothache pain relief
DOSAGE
potency: Q to 6X (material doses of tincture also historically used)frequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Course for nervous/spasmodic complaint
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
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