Homoeopathy — Page 145
Bryonia Alba 145 is no thirst. There are yellow deposits on the tongue. Primarily, this is the particular symptom of Gelsemium, which occasionally may appear in Bryonia. In his book, Dr. Kent has also written that in Bryonia, sometimes the thirst may be totally absent. Feeling dizzy in a Bryonia patient may be due to some problem in the ear or with movement. Dizziness and associated nausea are commonly present in motion sickness, in a motor car or a ship. For such patients, some ready prescriptions may be put into use and are very useful. Generally, it is not possible to ask everybody individually about the symptoms. This prescription includes Bryonia, Cocculus, Nux Vomica and Ipecac. Cocculus is also related to the vertigo associated with ear problems. In fact, this is the most effective remedy for this purpose. As a matter of fact, Bryonia and Cocculus are very similar in this respect. In the tubes of the middle ear (semi- circular canals), there is a fluid. When one’s head is tilted, it sends an impulse through the nerve giving the sensation of balance or imbalance. Rapid change in the position can cause vertigo. When the vertigo is due to rapid movement or an ailment of the ear causing hypersensitivity of the internal ear, this can be treated with Bryonia and Cocculus. There is a slight difference. In Bryonia, it is the inflammation of the ears that causes vertigo, whereas in Cocculus, it is the irritability of the nerves that causes vertigo. When there is vertigo but no apparent problem in the ear, Cocculus is useful. In the case where there is infection of the ear causing vertigo , Bryonia would be better. Bryonia is also useful in the treatment of glaucoma, but if there is no associated thirst, Gelsemium would be the most appropriate treatment. Gelsemium is also a good remedy for vertigo due to irritation of the nerves. But Bryonia is more widely effective, as it is able to work on the internal membrane of the ear as well as the nerves. Glaucoma is mostly related to the nerves. When Calcaria Phos 6X and Kali Phos 6X are given along with Bryonia and Gelsemium, the effect is more pronounced. Sometimes after the administration of Bryonia, the thirst disappears. At that time Gelsemium may be given and both Bryonia and Gelsemium may be used alternatively. These remedies are good for headaches also. A Gelsemium headache gets worse in cold air and a Bryonia headache feels relieved in the cold. However, the effect of cold or heat does not always hold good in Gelsemium, because when the headache becomes severe, neither cold nor heat has any