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Cainca

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Chiococca Racemosa · Cainca Root · "The Dropsy Snake Bite Remedy"
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🎯 A remedy primarily used for dropsical conditions and fluid retention with significant urinary symptoms.
📖 Boericke writes:
Brazilian Plant-Chiococca
(CAHINCA)
This remedy has been found of use in dropsical affections. Its urinary symptoms are well marked. Albuminuria, with dyspnoea on lying down at night. Ascites and anasarca, with dry skin.
👤 Constitution
•Not specifically defined, but typically indicated for individuals suffering from fluid retention, swelling, and general exhaustion.
⭐ Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Dropsical conditions with fluid retention and swelling.
Boericke
Albuminuria with shortness of breath when lying down at night.
Boericke
Constant desire to urinate.
Boericke
Burning pain in the urethra, especially at the glandular portion.
Boericke
Pain in the kidney region relieved by bending backward.
Boericke
Ascites and anasarca with dry skin.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
💧Urinary
Indicated for urinary tract irritation and fluid retention issues involving protein in the urine.
Constant desire to urinate.
Polyuria while travelling.
Urine fiery.
Burning pain in urethra, especially glandular portion.
🔑 Modalities
↓Worse from
↑Better from
💊 Dosage & Potency
Third potency or lower
Other
🕒As directed
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
Coffea Cruda →Apocynum Cannabinum →Arsenicum Album →
📚 Sources & References

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