Ranunculus bulbosus
Buttercup
Key Characteristics
Stitching pains along nerves; worse cold, damp, motion; better rest; herpes; chest pains; rheumatism; intercostal neuralgia; alcoholism.
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.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
6X to 30C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
12C weekly
Notes
Particularly useful for intercostal neuralgia and herpes zoster with stitching pains.
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.
Hydrogenoid — cold/damp
Materia Medica
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Low-spirited, sad. Irritable, cross. Worse from wine. Mental depression. Anxiety evening. Forgetful.
Headache, pressing in temples. Worse from wine. Vertigo. Heavy head. Pain over eyes.
Eyes pain, burning. Lachrymation. Photophobia. Herpes about eyes. Worse cold.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Ranunculus bulbosus.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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