HOMŒOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA by William BOERICKE, M.D. Presented by Médi-T   GRANATUM Pomegranate

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.