Dulcamara (HMT)

Dulcamara is prepared from a pl ant which grows abundantly in the

continents of Europe and America. Its branches are quite long and

the mouth bitter when chewed, but la ter on there is a sweet after-taste

in the mouth. That is the reason why it is called bitter sweet. The

homoeopathic medicine prepared from the extract of the fresh plant is

called Dulcamara.

The main function of Dulcamara is on the inner linings (i.e. the

mucous membranes). The most sa lient point is that any kind of

moist to dry and vice versa, aff ects the mucous membranes of the

body, especially when the change is very prompt and sudden. For this

kind of condition, Dulcamara would pr obably be the most appropriate

After a vigorous game, some player s change their clothes while the

same (i.e. irritation of the mucous linings of these organs). The

indicated treatment. Some people develop dysentery instead of

would not affect such patients at all.

Dulcamara will also be useful in treating the symptoms which result

secretion is thin like water. The ey elids get swollen as well. If not

blockage of the nose. The thick ye llow secretion sticks in the nose.

nose also bleeds.

Dulcamara is also the treatment for chronic ulcers of the inner linings

(mucous membranes), as well as of the skin. The eczema like lesions

develop on the skin of the face, which then spread rapidly and get

covered with yellow scabs. Clusters of blisters develop and spread

widely. The similar symptom is well seen in Arsenic also, though

their nature is different. In Arse nic, the wounds can progress to the

formation of gangrene, although there is no such tendency in

Dulcamara. Dulcamara results in the formation of ulcers over the

Dulcamara, the difference is that in Arsenic, there is formation of

(axilla) also enlarge and pus form s in them. In Dulcamara, the

enlargement of the glands does not lead to the formation of pus. They

only get hardened.

In Dulcamara, scabs form over the scalp which can weep at the

edges. This symptom is also found in Mezereum however, in

Mezerum the eczema-type of lesion gets covered with a membrane-

like structure. Under this structur e, there is formation of pus, which

obviously smells foul. In Dulcamara, the symptoms are not as severe

and progressive.

will have to be distinguished on the basis of their peculiar symptoms.

Croton, Anagalis and Anacardium may al so be very useful in treating

such conditions. The eczematous lesions of Anagalis, Croton and

thighs, while in Anacardium, the eczema affects the entire body

jaws. The tongue becomes dry and rough. Paralysis of the tongue is

also prominent. The neuralgic pain on the face as described gets

The patient hates food. There is a non-ending urge to drink water.

the bladder becomes inflamed and irritable , leading to frequent

urination. There is a constant de sire to pass urine which comes in

drops.

etc.

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sudden change of weather, from hot to cold or from cold to hot, from

treatment. The common cold spreads far and wide during a change

of weather . Dulcamara would certainly be useful to treat a patient

who catches a cold with every change of weather, even if the other

body is still hot. They develop nasal catarrh. Similarly, sudden

exposure to hot weather from a cold situation also causes a cold. The

symptoms get worse at night and on resting. The cat arrhal changes

symptoms aggravate in moist climate and wet weather.

If during summer a person contracts cold while visiting hill stations or

diarrhoea on exposure to cold. This type of dysentery would also be

sure preventive measure, so much so that sudden changes in weather

from suppression of sweating on entry into a cold place.

The cold due to Dulcamara starts at the nose and settles in the eyes.

treated adequately with Dulcamara, the cold becomes chronic. In

Dulcamara, the cold is usually of dry nature, associated with

The nasal catarrh returns on exposure to even the sli ghtest cold. The

In Dulcamara, the headache gets worse in the cold and wet weather.

worse on exposure to cold.

the act of vomiting, the patient feels very cold. On exposure to cold,

The ailments of Dulcamara are relieved by lying on the side, but

become aggravated on lying on the back or bending forwards.

Movement ameliorates the symptoms, which increase in the evening

and at night. The symptoms also get worse during the change of

weather or on getting wet in humid weather or taking cold beverages,

spread out, bearing purple coloured flowers. Its stem and roots make

symptoms of the patient do not give a clear picture.

The cold due to Dulcamara starts at the nose and settles in the eyes.

The eyes become heavy and discharge yellowish liquid. The

In Dulcamara, the headache gets worse in the cold and wet weather.

The patient feels light headed. The head is heavy, and there is pain

on the temple areas . The ears ache and buzz, affecting the

capability to hear. The glands arou nd the ears become inflamed. The

cheeks hurt badly and the pain sp reads towards the ears, eyes and

spread out, bearing purple coloured flowers. Its stem and roots make

symptoms of the patient do not give a clear picture.

The cold due to Dulcamara starts at the nose and settles in the eyes.

The eyes become heavy and discharge yellowish liquid. The

In Dulcamara, the headache gets worse in the cold and wet weather.

The patient feels light headed. The head is heavy, and there is pain

on the temple areas . The ears ache and buzz, affecting the

capability to hear. The glands arou nd the ears become inflamed. The

cheeks hurt badly and the pain sp reads towards the ears, eyes and

lumps similar to those found in plague. The glands in the armpits

can affect the kidneys, the intestines as well as the stomach, leading to

frequent urination and the onset of diarrhoea, the reason being the

diarrhoea on exposure to cold. This type of dysentery would also be

There is burning in the stomach, along with the tendency for nausea

and vomiting. The vomiting contains white sticky secretions. During

the act of vomiting, the patient feels very cold. On exposure to cold,

coming back from the hill stations, Dulcamara would certainly be the

superficial bones, which are separated from the outside only by skin

e.g., Shin bone. Regarding the wounds and sores of Arsenic and

become aggravated on lying on the back or bending forwards.