Citrullus colocynthis
Bitter Apple
Key Characteristics
Anger from indignation; cramping, cutting pains better hard pressure, bending double; worse anger, grief; sciatica; abdominal pains.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
30c to 1m
Potency Scale
30c to 1m
Acute Dosing
30C every few hours for acute sciatica, abdominal colic, or cramping pains better from hard pressure and bending double; 200C in severe, well-established pictures.
Chronic Dosing
200C to 1M as a single constitutional dose at long intervals for chronic sciatica, abdominal complaints, or cramping; repeat only after a clear return of symptoms.
Notes
Cramping, cutting pains better from hard pressure and bending double confirm. Worse from anger and indignation is a strong confirmatory. Wait between doses — Colocynthis acts deeply.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
30C, 200C, 1M
Acute
30C every 30 minutes to hourly for acute abdominal colic, sciatica, or facial neuralgia better from hard pressure; reduce as pain eases.
Chronic
200C weekly for recurrent sciatica or neuralgic pains; 1M under supervision.
Notes
Violent, cramping, paroxysmal pains better from hard pressure and bending double, often with anger or indignation. Worse from anger, cold, damp; better from pressure and warmth.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Bilious
Materia Medica
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Anger from indignation; irritable, hasty; anxious, fears death; weeps easily; slow; forgetful; hypochondriasis; worse from anger; better from warmth; obstinate; conscientious; desire to be alone; suicidal; desperate; suppressed anger; cramping, cutting pains better hard pressure, bending double.
Headache, one-sided; worse from anger; better from warmth; head heavy; falling hair; dandruff; vertigo; scalp sensitive; sweating; sweating on head; worse from grief; occipital; congestive; boring.
Eyes red, inflamed; photophobia; lachrymation; styes; conjunctivitis; ulcers on cornea; dim sight; worse from anger; better from warmth; hypersensitive; hemorrhages; burning; sensitive to light; offensive; styes on lids; twitching.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Citrullus colocynthis.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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