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Podophyllum

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Podophyllum Peltatum · May Apple · "The Profuse Morning Diarrhoea Remedy"
ProfuseDiarrhoeaRectalProlapseTeethingDiarrhoeaLiverAction

Prepared from May Apple root, a major remedy for profuse, painless, gushing diarrhoea, particularly of infants and children during teething, with a strong affinity for the liver and rectum.

THE ESSENCE
Profuse, gushing, painless diarrhoea, worse early morning, with a tendency to rectal prolapse.
Profuse, gushing, painless diarrhoea, worse early morning
Diarrhoea alternating with constipation
Liver congestion, torpid liver
Give when you see
Profuse, gushing, painless morning diarrhoea
Rectal prolapse
Teething diarrhoea in infants
Right-sided liver action
WORSE FROM
Early morningHot weatherDuring teethingSummer
BETTER FROM
Lying on abdomenWarm applications
BODY SYSTEMS
Profuse, gushing, painless diarrhoea, worse early morning
Diarrhoea alternating with constipation
Rectal prolapse — before or during stool
Diarrhoea from teething in infants
Diarrhoea worse hot weather, teething
DOSAGE
potency: 6X to 30Cfrequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Short acute course; also used constitutionally for liver complaints
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
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