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; scholars dilated; vulnerable sight. Vertigo very persistent.
Stomach.–Constant hunger. Poor digestion. Loses flesh. Vomiting at night.
Abdomen.–Pain in belly and abdomen; worse about umbilicus (Cocc; Nux m; Plumb); ineffectual urging. Itching at anus. Dragging in vaginal region, as if hernia would protrude. Swelling similar to umbilical hernia.
Chest.–Oppressed, with sighing. Pain between shoulders; even apparel is oppressive.
Skin.–Itching in palms. Sensation as if acne would wreck out. Jaundiced complexion.
Extremities.–Pain round 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 parts -an anthelminitic, specially for tapeworm); Cina; Kousso.
Dose.–First to 1/3 potency.
