- Temperature-Icy coldness, unilateral of tongue, knees, legs, foot, at night.
- Coldness with thirst.
- Chill begins in forearm.
- Cold worse coughing.
- Alternate chill and heat.
- Warm head and cold limbs.
- Internal burning heat, at heart, chest with cold icy skin and cold sweat.
- Burning in various places.
- Yellow🌿 YellowMateria Medica Clinical Profile: Click to explore Boericke keynotes, symptoms, modalities, and dosage guidelines. fever.
- Hectic fever, ex-hausting sweats easily, on eating.
- Sweat sour on face.
- Greatly distended, especially upper part, worse lying down, better passing wind.
- Flatulent colicSevere fluctuating pain in the abdomenSevere, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by gas, spasm, or obstruction in the intestines, common in infants., forcing the patient to bend double.
- Obstructed flatulenceGas accumulation in stomach or intestinesThe presence of excessive air or gas in the digestive tract, causing bloating and wind., giving rise to complaints.
- Pain as from lifting a weight.
- Abdomen feels as if hanging down, walks bent.
- Cannot bear tight clothing around waist and abdomen.
- Epigastric region very tender.
- Ailments from intestinal fistulae.
- Abdominal sufferings, worse from the smallest portion of food.
- Aversion to fat things, meat and milk🌿 MilkMateria Medica Clinical Profile: Click to explore Boericke keynotes, symptoms, modalities, and dosage guidelines., which causes flatulence.
- Aversion to the most digestible and the best kind of food.
- Desire for salty, sour things or sweet🌿 SweetMateria Medica Clinical Profile: Click to explore Boericke keynotes, symptoms, modalities, and dosage guidelines. things, coffee.
- Worse from brandy.
- Source: Derived from charred plant material, typically beechwood or birch🌿 BirchMateria Medica Clinical Profile: Click to explore Boericke keynotes, symptoms, modalities, and dosage guidelines., prepared for homeopathic use through triturationGrinding raw substance into powderThe process of grinding an insoluble dry substance with milk sugar (lactose) in a mortar to prepare the base of a remedy., serial dilutionPotentized liquid homeopathic medicineA solution prepared by repeatedly diluting and shaking (succussing) a substance to enhance healing power while removing toxicity., and succussionVigorous shaking of homeopathic dilutionThe process of vigorously shaking a liquid homeopathic solution against a firm surface during dilution to potentize it. to enhance therapeutic action.
- Traditional Context: Historically employed in homeopathy for acute collapse, digestive disorders, and respiratory distress, particularly those involving extreme weakness, flatulence, and coldness.
- It is noted for symptoms such as profound debility, bloating, and cyanosisBluish discoloration of the skinA bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to low oxygen levels in the blood., often aggravated by warmth, overeating, or lying flat, and ameliorated by fresh air, fanning, or eructationBelching or burpingThe act of expelling gas from the stomach through the mouth..
- Modern Context : Indicated for cardiovascular collapse (e.g., shock, syncopeTemporary fainting or loss of consciousnessA sudden, temporary loss of consciousness and muscle strength, caused by a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain.), gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., dyspepsiaIndigestion or upper abdominal discomfortDiscomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, often associated with nausea, bloating, heartburn, or acid reflux., irritable bowel syndrome), respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma🩺 AsthmaClinical Disease Treatment Profile: Read homeopathic remedies, dietary recommendations, and natural therapeutic options.,.
- Pneumonia🩺 PneumoniaClinical Disease Treatment Profile: Read homeopathic remedies, dietary recommendations, and natural therapeutic options.), vascular issues (e.g., venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids🩺 HemorrhoidsClinical Disease Treatment Profile: Read homeopathic remedies, dietary recommendations, and natural therapeutic options.), and psychological conditions (e.g., anxiety, apathy).
- It suits patients with acute or chronic symptoms characterized by extreme weakness, flatulent distension, coldness, or respiratory distress, typically exacerbated by warmth, rich foods, or exertion, and often seen in individuals with a history of acute collapse,.
- Chronic digestive issues, or respiratory compromise.
- The remedy is particularly relevant for those with a chillyHypersensitive to cold temperaturesA constitutional state of feeling exceptionally cold, lacking vital heat, and needing warmth or heavy blankets., debilitated constitution, often presenting with physical symptoms like cold extremities or bloating alongside emotional traits like indifference or fear of death, commonly observed in elderly patients with circulatory failure, individuals with chronic digestive complaints, or those recovering from severe illness
