GRANATUM

As a vermifuge for the expulsion of tapeworm, and homeopathically 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 been carried. Pain in all finger-joints. Tearing in knee-joint. Convulsive movements.

Relationship

Compare: Pelletierine (one of its constituents -an anthelminitic, especially for tapeworm); Cina; Kousso .

Dose

First to third potency.