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ChronicAgueBitterTonicEpilepsyRhusToxAntidote
A popular domestic American remedy for chronic ague (malarial fever), with an intensely bitter root. Suggested as a Rhus Toxicodendron poisoning antidote, and reported effective in a case of epilepsy developing during whooping cough.
THE ESSENCE
Chronic ague (malarial fever), acting as a gentle tonic without the harsh side effects of quinine.
Chronic ague (malarial fever) — popular domestic remedy
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Chronic ague — gentle alternative to quinine
Tonic in convalescence, without quinine's side effects
Reported use in post-whooping-cough epilepsy
Suggested Rhus Tox antidote
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Intensely bitter tonic, does not irritate stomach/bowels like quinine
Good tonic in convalescence from fevers, typhus, typhoid
DOSAGE
potency: Q (12-drop doses historically for epilepsy case)frequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Course through ague/convalescence
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
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