Senna
Cassia Acutifolia, Senn.Have you ever used Senna? Yes No
Below are the main rubriks (i.e strongest indications or symptoms) of Senna in traditional homeopathic usage, not approved by the FDA.
▲ GENERAL
General
Is of much use in infantile colics when the child seems to be Full of wind. Oxaluria, with excess of urea; increased specific gravity. Where the system is broken down, bowels constipated, muscular weakness, and waste of nitrogenous materials, Senna will act as a tonic. Ebullitions of blood at night. Acetonaemia, prostration, fainting, constipation with colic and flatulence. Liver enlarged and tender.
Dose
Third to sixth potency.
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Compare
Compare: Kali Carb Kali-carb.; Jalapa Jalapa.
Antidotes
Antidotes: Nux Vomica Nux; Chamomilla Cham.
⥄ Show reverse lookup of Senna relationships from all sources▲ MIND
Mind
Behaviour; shrieking; in children
Restlessness, nervousness; tossing about in bed
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Headache
Heaviness (see pain; pressing); on stooping
Pain, headache
from certain movements; from stooping
extending to other parts; base of brain
pressing (see bursting, pulling); pressing downward
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Stool
Fluid yellowish, with pinching pains before
Greenish mucus; never-get-done sensation ( Merc Viv Merc.) Burning in rectum, with strangury of bladder
Constipation, with colic and flatulence
Liver enlarged and tender, stools hard and dark, with loss of appetite, coated tongue, bad taste, and Weakness.
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Urine
Specific gravity and density increased; hyperazoturia, oxaluria, phosphaturia, and acetonuria.
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