Acalypha indica
acal-indIndian Nettle A drug having a marked action on the alimentary canal and respiratory organs. It is indicated in incipient phthisis, with hard, racking cough, bloody expectoration, arterial hæmorrhage, but no febrile disturbance. Very weak in the morning, gains strength during day. Progressive emaciation. All pathological hæmorrhages having notably a morning aggravation. Read on in Homoeopathic Materia Medica, General ↓
This text comes from a classic Materia Medica dating from 1927, reproduced in full because they are in the public domain. They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence. Nothing on this page is medical advice: for any health problem, see a qualified doctor.
Homoeopathic Materia Medica
William Boericke · 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927)
Acalypha indica — General
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Indian Nettle A drug having a marked action on the alimentary canal and respiratory organs. It is indicated in incipient phthisis, with hard, racking cough, bloody expectoration, arterial hæmorrhage, but no febrile disturbance. Very weak in the morning, gains strength during day. Progressive emaciation. All pathological hæmorrhages having notably a morning aggravation.
Acalypha indica — Modalities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Acalypha indica — Modalities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/acalypha-indica#s-62289245-37ef-45bb-bdf6-ebb940592771.
Worse in morning.
Acalypha indica — Abdomen
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Burning in intestines. Spluttering diarrhœa with forcible expulsion of noisy flatus, bearing down pains and tenesmus. Rumbling distention, and griping pain in abdomen. Rectal hæmorrhage; worse in morning.
Acalypha indica — Chest
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Cough dry, hard, followed by hæmoptysis; worse in morning and at night. Constant and severe pain in chest. Blood bright red and not profuse in morning; dark and clotted in afternoon. Pulse soft and compressible. Burning in pharynx, œsophagus, and stomach.
Acalypha indica — Skin
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Acalypha indica — Skin. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/acalypha-indica#s-be311b37-b65f-4b20-b8de-12b053340519.
Jaundice. Itching and circumscribed furuncle-like swellings.
Acalypha indica — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Acalypha indica — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/acalypha-indica#s-1ff11464-833d-4685-8e0c-3725072457d1.
Compare: Millefol; Phosphor; Acetic acid; Kali nit.
Acalypha indica — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Acalypha indica — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/acalypha-indica#s-63bf6d3c-b607-453b-8fdd-01b17f1541e8.
Third to sixth potency.
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