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JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS

JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS
juni-cPlantUncommonPsoric✨ Exclusively from Boericke

Exclusively Documented in Boericke

This remedy is documented exclusively in Boericke's Materia Medica. It does not appear in other classical references like Hering's Guiding Symptoms.

🎯 Acts primarily on the kidneys and urinary tract to treat inflammation, fluid retention, and respiratory congestion.
About: Juniperus communis is a remedy primarily indicated for kidney inflammation and fluid retention, especially in elderly individuals with poor digestion. It is also used for respiratory conditions involving dry, paroxysmal coughs and chest tightness. It is particularly useful when urinary secretion is scanty or suppressed.
👤 Constitution
Elderly persons with poor digestion and a tendency toward fluid retention and scanty urine.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Inflammation of the kidneys with scanty, bloody urine and a violet odor.
Boericke
Dropsy in elderly persons with suppressed urine.
Boericke
Paroxysmal, suffocating cough with chest tightness.
Boericke
Asthmatic attacks with intolerance to warm, close rooms.
Boericke
Profuse runny nose with constant sneezing and loss of smell/taste.
Boericke
Chronic inflammation of the kidney pelvis (pyelitis).
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
Boericke Exclusive
💧Urinary
Used for kidney inflammation, fluid retention, and urinary tract issues characterized by scanty or bloody urine.
Inflammation of the kidneys (renal hyperemia).
Painful, difficult urination with scanty, bloody urine that has a violet odor.
Sensation of weight in the kidney region.
Discharge from the prostate gland.
🔑 Modalities
Boericke Exclusive
Worse from
💊 Dosage & Potency
Infusion
Other
🕒As directed
📝One ounce to a pint of boiling water. Dose, one-half to two ounces.
Primary Dosage
1-10 drops
Mother Tincture
🕒As directed
🌿 Remedy Relationships
🔄 Compare With
TEREBINTHINIAE OLEUMJUNIPERUS VIRGINIANUSSABINA
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM

Compiled from classical homeopathic texts in the public domain. Click any active source badge to open the original text. For educational and reference purposes only. Always consult a qualified homeopath for treatment.