Ipecacuanha
- Ipecac and Antim Crud – Tongue
- Ipecac and Antim Tart – Respiratory
- Ipecac and Dulcamara – Respiratory
- Ipecac and Nat Sulph – Respiratory
- Ipecac and Nat Sulph – Asthma
- Ipecac and Pulsatilla – Gastric Disorder
- Ipecac and Spongia – Respiratory
- Ipecac and Ferr Met – Stomach
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Ipecac and Antim Crud – Tongue
- Action of the drug: Ipecac and Antim Crud both act on the tongue, causing symptoms like dryness, roughness, and fissuring.
- Functional changes: Difficulty in speaking and swallowing.
- Pathological tendencies: Inflammation and ulceration of the tongue.
- Characteristic symptoms: Bitter taste, dry mouth, and difficulty in articulation.
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better by rest, worse by talking.
- One-line summary of system picture: Ipecac and Antim Crud cause tongue symptoms, including dryness and difficulty speaking.
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Ipecac and Antim Tart – Respiratory
Feature Ipecac Antim Tart Action Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and dyspnea Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and wheezing Functional changes Difficulty in breathing, coughing Difficulty in breathing, wheezing Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Inflammation of the lungs, asthma Key symptoms Cough, dyspnea, wheezing Cough, wheezing, asthma Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by cold air Remedy essence Ipecac is used for respiratory issues with cough and dyspnea, while Antim Tart is used for respiratory issues with wheezing and asthma -
Ipecac and Dulcamara – Respiratory
Feature Ipecac Dulcamara Action Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and dyspnea Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and expectoration Functional changes Difficulty in breathing, coughing Difficulty in breathing, expectoration Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Key symptoms Cough, dyspnea, wheezing Cough, expectoration, bronchitis Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by damp weather Remedy essence Ipecac is used for respiratory issues with cough and dyspnea, while Dulcamara is used for respiratory issues with cough and expectoration -
Ipecac and Nat Sulph – Respiratory
Feature Ipecac Nat Sulph Action Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and dyspnea Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and expectoration Functional changes Difficulty in breathing, coughing Difficulty in breathing, expectoration Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Key symptoms Cough, dyspnea, wheezing Cough, expectoration, bronchitis Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by damp weather Remedy essence Ipecac is used for respiratory issues with cough and dyspnea, while Nat Sulph is used for respiratory issues with cough and expectoration -
Ipecac and Nat Sulph – Asthma
Feature Ipecac Nat Sulph Action Acts on the respiratory system, causing asthma Acts on the respiratory system, causing asthma Functional changes Difficulty in breathing, wheezing Difficulty in breathing, wheezing Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the lungs, asthma Inflammation of the lungs, asthma Key symptoms Wheezing, dyspnea, cough Wheezing, dyspnea, cough Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by damp weather Remedy essence Ipecac is used for asthma with cough and dyspnea, while Nat Sulph is used for asthma with wheezing and expectoration -
Ipecac and Pulsatilla – Gastric Disorder
Feature Ipecac Pulsatilla Action Acts on the stomach, causing nausea and vomiting Acts on the stomach, causing nausea and diarrhea Functional changes Difficulty in digestion, nausea Difficulty in digestion, diarrhea Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the stomach, gastritis Inflammation of the stomach, gastritis Key symptoms Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by rich food Remedy essence Ipecac is used for gastric disorders with nausea and vomiting, while Pulsatilla is used for gastric disorders with nausea and diarrhea -
Ipecac and Spongia – Respiratory
Feature Ipecac Spongia Action Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and dyspnea Acts on the respiratory system, causing cough and wheezing Functional changes Difficulty in breathing, coughing Difficulty in breathing, wheezing Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis Key symptoms Cough, dyspnea, wheezing Cough, wheezing, bronchitis Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by cold air Remedy essence Ipecac is used for respiratory issues with cough and dyspnea, while Spongia is used for respiratory issues with cough and wheezing -
Ipecac and Ferr Met – Stomach
Feature Ipecac Ferr Met Action Acts on the stomach, causing nausea and vomiting Acts on the stomach, causing nausea and diarrhea Functional changes Difficulty in digestion, nausea Difficulty in digestion, diarrhea Pathological tendencies Inflammation of the stomach, gastritis Inflammation of the stomach, gastritis Key symptoms Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain Modalities Better by rest, worse by exertion Better by rest, worse by rich food Remedy essence Ipecac is used for gastric disorders with nausea and vomiting, while Ferr Met is used for gastric disorders with nausea and diarrhea
Drug Picture
- Introduction: Ipecacuanha is a homeopathic remedy used to treat various ailments, including respiratory and gastric disorders.
- Sphere of Action: Ipecacuanha acts on the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.
- Clinical Features: Cough, dyspnea, wheezing, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Pathology: Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis, gastritis.
- Physical Makeup / Constitution: Ipecacuanha is suited for individuals with a sensitive and emotional constitution.
- Characteristic Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, cough, dyspnea, and wheezing.
- Guiding Symptoms: Cough, dyspnea, and nausea.
- Ailments From: Exertion, rich food, and damp weather.
- Modalities (Worse/Better): Worse by exertion, better by rest.
- Generalities: Ipecacuanha is used to treat ailments that are worse by exertion and better by rest.
- Comparisons / Relationships:
Feature Ipecacuanha Other Remedies Action Acts on the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems Acts on various systems Key symptoms Nausea, vomiting, cough, dyspnea, and wheezing Various symptoms Modalities Worse by exertion, better by rest Various modalities Remedy essence Used for respiratory and gastric disorders Used for various ailments - Keynote Keywords: Nausea, vomiting, cough, dyspnea, wheezing, exertion, rest.