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GUARANA

PAULLINIA SORBILIS
guarPlantUncommonPsoric
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🎯 Acts primarily on the nervous system and digestive tract, specifically for headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances.
About: Guarana is a remedy derived from a plant containing high levels of caffeine. It is primarily used for specific types of sick headaches, particularly those resulting from excessive tea, coffee, or alcohol consumption. It also addresses digestive issues like diarrhea and certain skin conditions.
👤 Constitution
Individuals who have a history of excessive consumption of stimulants like tea, coffee, or alcohol.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Sick headache from excessive tea or coffee use.
Boericke
Throbbing headache after alcohol consumption.
Boericke
Profuse, bright green, bloody, odorless stools.
Boericke
Uncontrollable sleepiness after eating with flushed face.
Boericke
Chloasma on temples and arms.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
👤HEAD
Useful for throbbing headaches caused by over-stimulation or substance excess.
Mental excitement or over-stimulation.
Sick headache in people who have consumed too much tea or coffee.
Throbbing headache occurring after the consumption of alcohol.
🔑 Modalities
Worse from
💊 Dosage & Potency
15-60 grains
Other
🕒As directed
📝Must be given in material doses of the powder.
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
APIS MELLIFICACHLORALUM HYDRATUMDULCAMARA
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM

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