Other names and synonyms
quas.Description Source
Homeopathic Materia Medica – William BoerickePharmacological Group
Description
Quassia-wood (QUASSIA - PICRAENA EXCELSA).
Acts on gastric organs as a tonic (Gentian; Hydr). Seems to possess marked action on eyes, producing amblyopia and cataract. Pain in right intercostal muscles above the liver. Pressure and stitches in liver, and sympathetically in spleen.
Acts on gastric organs as a tonic (Gentian; Hydr). Seems to possess marked action on eyes, producing amblyopia and cataract. Pain in right intercostal muscles above the liver. Pressure and stitches in liver, and sympathetically in spleen.
Gastrointestinal tract
Atonic dyspepsia, with gas and acidity. Heart-burn and gastralgia. Regurgitation of food. Abdomen feels empty and retracted. Dyspepsia after infectious diseases; especially grip, dysentery. Tongue dry or with brown sticky coating. сirrhosis of liver with ascites.
Urogenital system
Excessive desire-impossible to retain urine; copious micturition day and night. As soon as the child wakes up the bed is drenched.
Limbs and spine
Inclination to yawn and stretch (Rhus). Sensation of coldness over back. Prostration, with hunger. сold extremities, with sensation of internal coldness (Helo-derma).
Method of drug use and dosage
First to third potency, or spoonful doses of Aqua Quassiae.