BRACHYGLOTTIS REPENS

SOURCE INFORMATION

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Clade: Eudicots
• Clade: Asterids
• Order: Asterales
• Family: Asteraceae
• Genus: Brachyglottis
• Species: Brachyglottis Repens

Origin

• Brachyglottis Repens is native to New Zealand and other regions of the Pacific. It is commonly found in coastal areas, forests, and scrublands.

Historical Facts

• The indigenous Maori people of New Zealand have a long history of using Brachyglottis Repens for medicinal purposes.
• They utilized various parts of the plant to treat ailments such as kidney and bladder issues, respiratory complaints, and skin conditions.
• Over time, knowledge of its medicinal properties has been passed down through generations, and it has been incorporated into traditional healing practices.

DRUG PATHOGENESIS

• Brachyglottis Repens primarily affects the kidneys and bladder, producing symptoms of albuminuria and urinary discomfort.
• It may also cause itching in the ears and nostrils, oppression of the chest, and writer’s cramp.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

• Urinary Symptoms Predominate: Brachyglottis Repens primarily affects the kidneys and bladder, producing symptoms such as pressure in the neck of the bladder, urging to urinate, and the feeling of inability to retain urine.
• Albuminuria: It is known to induce symptoms of albuminuria, characterized by the presence of albumen in the urine, along with mucous corpuscles and casts.
• Respiratory and Chest Afflictions: It may cause oppression of the chest, indicating respiratory discomfort.
• Neurological Symptoms: Fluttering sensations, akin to those observed with Caladium, may manifest, along with writer’s cramp, suggesting neurological involvement.
• Abdominal Sensations: Sensations of something rolling about in the abdomen and fluttering in the region of the ovary may be experienced.
• Extremities: Cramping in the fingers, thumb, and wrist, particularly during writing activities. Soreness extending along the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle.

MODALITIES

• Symptoms may be aggravated by specific factors not mentioned.

WHAT ARE MODALITIES IN HOMOEOPATHY?

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER DRUGS

• Compare: Apis, Helonias, Merc cor, Plumbum.

DOSE

• Third potency is recommended for Brachyglottis Repens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is albuminuria?

• Albuminuria refers to the presence of albumin (a type of protein) in the urine, which can indicate kidney damage or other health conditions.

What is writer’s cramp?

• Writer’s cramp is a type of repetitive strain injury characterized by muscle cramps and pain in the hand and forearm, often experienced by individuals who perform repetitive hand movements, such as writing or typing.