Dulcamara, all about the homeopathic remedy

The dulcamara is a homeopathic remedy useful for people who suffer from cold and humidity. Thanks to its properties it is indicated for the treatment of joint and respiratory disorders. Let's find out better.

Description of the plant

The dulcamara is a woody plant of the Solanaceae family whose botanical name is Solanum dulcamara L. the climbing shrub commonly grows along wet areas, in the shade and near the banks of ditches, rivers or streams; it is widespread in Europe, in North America and in the northern regions of Asia.

In homeopathy, mother tincture is used, prepared by macerating the leaves and stems harvested after flowering. The flowers are recognizable by their beauty: five purple petals with a cone of golden yellow stamens. The highly poisonous berries are the fruits. Dulcamara tincture is prepared with the youngest leaves and shoots, through a process of dilution and dynamization.

When using the Dulcamara

The Dulcamara remedy is generally used in the following main cases:

Joint pains, such as rheumatism, lumbago, cervical. The subject has articular door, which intensifies with cold and humidity; it feels the neck and the painful neck, the heavy legs, often cramps in the fingers and painful and swollen joints. Gout.
Skin disorders, such as hives, rashes, eczema, warts or itching, often associated with wet and cold weather.
Respiratory disorders, such as obstruction sensations in the airways that worsen with cold and humidity, fever, asthma, cough.
Digestive disorders, such as diarrhea that comes with the arrival of the first cold and humidity.
Nervous system and lymphatic system disorders

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Doses and administration

We recommend 20 drops 2-4 times a day, to be modulated according to the cases and needs. In any case, it is advisable to contact your trusted homeopath.

To whom Dulcamara is recommended

The subject that needs Dulcamara suffers from cold, humidity and sudden temperature changes. It often has phlegm, rashes and rheumatic diseases that often alternate.

The skin is delicate and there is a tendency to eruptions, often before menstruation in women, and to warts. On an emotional and psychological level he is easily irritable, hasty, capricious and restless .

The indolence often prevents him from achieving the goals to satisfy his desires, which triggers dissatisfaction and anxiety, with consequent lowering of mood, irritability and apathy