Granatum

Granatum
(pomegranate)
* As a vermifuge for the expulsion of tapeworm, and homoeopathically for the following
symptomatic indications.
* Salivation, with nausea, and vertigo.
* Spasm of the glottis.
Head
- Feels empty.
- Sunken eyes; pupils dilated; weak sight.
- Vertigo very persistent.
Stomach
- Constant hunger.
- Poor digestion.
- Loses flesh.
- Vomiting at night.
Abdomen
- Pain in stomach and abdomen; worse about umbilicus [Cocc.; Nux m.; Plumb.]; ineffectual
urging.
- Itching at anus.
- Dragging in vaginal region, as if hernia would protrude.
- Swelling resembling umbilical hernia.
Chest
- Oppressed, with sighing.
- Pain between shoulders; even clothing is oppressive.
Skin
- Itching in palms.
- Sensation as if pimples would break out.
- Jaundiced complexion.
Extremities
- Pain around shoulders, as if heavy load had beencarried.
- Pain in all finger-joints.
- Tearing in knee-joint.
- Convulsive movements.
Relationship
- Compare : Pelletierine (one of its constituents -an anthelmintica, especially for tapeworm);
Cina; Kousso.
Dose
- First to third potency.