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Trichosanthes dioica, commonly known as Patola or Wild Snakegourd, is a medicinal plant used primarily for treating chronic malarial fever, kala-azar (a parasitic disease), and digestive issues like nausea and vomiting.

The first prover of this remedy was Dr. P.P. Biswas.

Common Names
  • Patola
  • Parver
  • Palwal
  • Wild Snakegourd
TRICHOSANTHES DIOICA

SOURCE INFORMATION

Scientific Classification
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Clade: Angiosperms
  • Clade: Eudicots
  • Order: Cucurbitales
  • Family: Cucurbitaceae
  • Genus: Trichosanthes
  • Species: T. dioica
Origin
  • Trichosanthes dioica is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
  • It has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for various ailments, particularly those related to the liver and digestive system.
Historical Facts
  • The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems for its therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and anti-malarial effects.

DRUG PATHOGENESIS

  • Trichosanthes dioica acts primarily on the digestive system, liver, spleen, and nervous system.
  • It is known to alleviate symptoms associated with chronic malarial fever, kala-azar, and digestive disturbances such as nausea and vomiting.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Anti-malarial Property

  • Effective in treating chronic malarial fever and kala-azar.

Digestive System

  • Addresses nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort.
  • Promotes bile secretion and helps in liver and spleen enlargement.

DETAILED ORGAN SYMPTOMS

MIND

  • Despondency: A state of low mood and sadness, often accompanied by a lack of interest in daily activities and a sense of hopelessness.

EYES

  • Yellow Coloration: A yellow tint in the whites of the eyes, often indicating jaundice or liver-related issues.
  • Dilated Pupils: Pupils that are larger than normal, which may affect vision and light sensitivity.

MOUTH

  • Increased Thirst: A strong need to drink fluids, often accompanied by a sore throat.
  • Slimy Salivation: Excessive production of thick, slimy saliva.
  • Bad Taste: An unpleasant taste in the mouth that persists.
  • Constant Water-brush: Continuous flow of saliva from the mouth, a condition also known as ptyalism.
  • Bitter Taste: A persistent bitter taste in the mouth, affecting the sense of taste.

STOMACH

  • Nausea and Water-brush: Feeling of sickness with excessive saliva production, often leading to abdominal distension.
  • Vomiting: Ejection of stringy mucus from the stomach, which may be streaked with blood.
  • Eructation: Belching or burping, often followed by vomiting, especially after drinking water.
  • Extreme Hunger: Intense feeling of hunger, particularly noticeable in the morning.
  • Desire for Cold Foods and Drinks: A strong preference for consuming cold items.
  • Burning Sensation: A feeling of heat or burning throughout the body, often associated with thirst.

ABDOMEN

  • Feeling of Emptiness: A hollow or empty sensation in the abdomen.
  • Uneasiness: General discomfort and restlessness in the abdominal area.
  • Hot Feeling: A sensation of heat in the abdomen, typically around 11 AM.
  • Pain from Enlargement of Liver and Spleen: Discomfort due to the swelling of these organs, which worsens with sneezing, coughing, or movement.

STOOL

  • Copious, Greenish-Yellow Liquid Stools: Frequent, loose bowel movements that are mixed with bile and mucus.
  • Bloody Stools: Presence of blood in the stools, leading to exhaustion due to frequent bowel movements.
  • Smarting Pain in the Anus: Sharp, stinging pain in the anal area, often accompanying bowel movements.

URINARY ORGANS

  • Scanty, Red Urine: Reduced urine output with a reddish tint.
  • Retention of Urine: Difficulty in passing urine, often occurring along with purging and vomiting.

FEVER

  • Onset Around 11 AM to Noon: Fever typically starts in the late morning.
  • Burning Sensation: A feeling of intense heat throughout the body during fever.
  • Rise in Temperature: Increase in body temperature, often associated with headache and thirst.
  • Acute Fever: Sudden onset of fever accompanied by vomiting, nausea, and water-brush.
  • Next Day Fever Intensity: The severity of the fever often increases the following day.
  • Predominance of Bilious Symptoms: Fever characterized by symptoms related to bile, such as jaundice and digestive disturbances.
  • Chronic Fever: Persistent fever with enlargement of the liver and spleen

DOSE

  • Mother tincture: Typically used for treating the mentioned symptoms.
  • 3x, 6x, 30 Potency: Used for similar purposes, offering varying levels of potency for therapeutic effects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What conditions can Trichosanthes dioica treat?

  • Trichosanthes dioica is primarily used to treat chronic malarial fever, kala-azar, and digestive issues like nausea and vomiting.

Q: How is Trichosanthes dioica administered?

  • The remedy is typically administered in mother tincture form or at 3x, 6x, or 30 potencies.

Q: Are there any side effects of Trichosanthes dioica?

  • As with any medication, it is essential to use Trichosanthes dioica under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
  • Side effects are rare but can occur if not used correctly.

Q: What are the symptoms indicating the need for Trichosanthes dioica?

  • Symptoms include chronic malarial fever, kala-azar, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.

Meaning of Difficult Words

  • Anti-malarial: A substance that prevents or treats malaria.
  • Kala-azar: A parasitic disease caused by Leishmania parasites.
  • Hepatoprotective: Having the ability to prevent damage to the liver.
  • Water-brush: Excessive salivation.
  • Borborygmus: A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.
  • Borborygmus: A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.
  • Epigastrium: The upper central region of the abdomen.
  • Borborygmus: A rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.
  • Palpitation: A noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat.