Cocculus
Guernsey, Key Notes to the Materia Medica, 1887, p. 102
We may always think of this remedy for light-haired females, particularly those suffering from uterine complaints or menstrual difficulties, or troubles during pregnancy,—e. g., nausea; pain in the back, etc. In some bilious fevers, vomiting of bile in males.
(Other remedies suitable for complaints of light-haired people:
Sensations p. 103
Of hollowness; as if bruised in the outer parts; same in the bones; numb feeling of outer parts; pricking, knocking or throbbing in inner parts; pain as if paralyzed; pressing together; burning, darting in the muscles; sensation as if single parts had gone to sleep.
Generalities p. 103
Affections of the right hypochondrium (particularly of the liver); inner hypogastrium, inner forehead, back, upper arm, bones of the arm. Contraction of pupils of the eye. Eructation. Obstructed evacuation. Blood-colored leucorrhœa. Aversion to the open air; apoplexy; chlorosis; hysterics. Immovability of parts affected; motion convulsive; laxness of muscles; palsy of limbs, or paralyzed limbs which may be painful or not; spasms in inner parts; paleness of the skin, red spots; shuddering in general.
Worse p. 103
In the open air; after drinking; in females particularly; during pregnancy; from riding in a carriage; on board ship (sea-sickness); on rising from the bed; when swallowing the spittle; from talking; from walking in the night; when walking in the open air.
Better p. 103
In the warm room.
(Other remedies better in warm room: Cuaiac., Nux mosch., Nux vom., Silic.)
Remedies following p. 103
Arsen., Bellad., Hepar, Ignat., Nux vom., Pulsat., Lycop., Rhus tox., Sulphur. 3
Antidotes p. 103
Camphor., Nux vom.