Quassia amara
quas-amaQuassia-wood Picraena excelsa Acts on gastric organs as a tonic (Gentian; Hydr). Seems to possess marked action on eyes, producing amblyopia and cataract. Pain in right intercostal muscles above the liver. Pressure and stitches in liver, and sympathetically in spleen. 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 They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence.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)
Quassia amara — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Quassia amara — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/quassia-amara#s-014b19fc-2d69-4310-8b80-955657542feb.
Quassia-wood Picraena excelsa Acts on gastric organs as a tonic (Gentian; Hydr). Seems to possess marked action on eyes, producing amblyopia and cataract. Pain in right intercostal muscles above the liver. Pressure and stitches in liver, and sympathetically in spleen.
Quassia amara — Stomach
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Quassia amara — Stomach. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/quassia-amara#s-2d8d391c-eb05-4800-91bc-65f4ffde1d27.
Atonic dyspepsia, with gas and acidity. Heart-burn and gastralgia. Regurgitation of food. Abdomen feels empty and retracted. Dyspepsia after infectious diseases; especially grip, dysentery. Tongue dry or with brown sticky coating. Cirrhosis of liver with ascites.
Quassia amara — Urinary
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Quassia amara — Urinary. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/quassia-amara#s-eabd3085-f87b-4e08-8f73-dd8a6348f7ac.
Excessive desire-impossible to retain urine; copious micturition day and night. As soon as the child wakes up the bed is drenched.
Quassia amara — Extremities
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Quassia amara — Extremities. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/quassia-amara#s-8c69148b-d82d-4494-989f-0f2973dc312e.
Inclination to yawn and stretch (Rhus). Sensation of coldness over back. Prostration, with hunger. Cold extremities, with sensation of internal coldness (Helo-derma).
Quassia amara — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Quassia amara — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/quassia-amara#s-4a034c58-daa7-4f1a-ac16-d5777113e074.
First to third potency, or spoonful doses of Aqua Quassiae.
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