DR KESSLER’S HOMEOPATHY BOOK

COLOCYNTHIS
Bitter Cucumber
IDEA: Colics.
Colocynth produces a state in the nervous system like that found in individuals who have for
years been laboring under annoyances and vexations.
Neurotrop remedy with colon-spasms (also children), trigeminus nerve, sciatic nerve, left
coxa
Develops most of its symptoms in the abdomen and head, causing intense neuralgias. It is
especially suitable for irritable persons easily angered, and ill effects therefrom. Women with
copious menstruation, and of sedentary habits. Persons with a tendency to corpulency. The
neuralgic pains are nearly always relieved by pressure and warmth. Cramps and twitching
and shortening of muscles. Constrictions and contractions. Cystospasm following operations
on orifices (Hyper). Urinous odor of perspiration (Berb; Nitr ac). Agonizing pain in
abdomen, causing patient to bend double, is most characteristic. Sensations; cutting, twisting,
grinding, Pain in left hip. Important for sciatica.
Colics of infants. Tucking up ones leg for relief. Wave-like cramps. Intolerance for milk
In combination with Chelidonium, Colocynthis counteracts gall bladder colics. Stabbing
toothache, glaucoma, diarrhea and colics, pain in left coxa, urinary infections with cramps,
sciatic pain, burning pain in the face (Trigeminus-neuralgia), Lead colics, Tic douloureux
with subsultus.
Cramps immediately after eating or drinking. Often indicated in the transition season when
the air is cold, but the sun is still powerful enough to heat the blood.