Colocynthis — Mother Tincture (Ø) (Bakson)

Colocynthis — violent cramping belly pain that makes the person double up and press hard on the abdomen; often after anger or indignation.

Traditionally reached for

• colicky abdominal cramps relieved by bending double and hard pressure
• sciatic or facial neuralgia, left-sided, better for heat and pressure

Classical materia medica reference (Boericke, 1927). Not a prescription or a diagnosis — for anything serious or persistent, also see a doctor. Full remedy picture →