Homoeopathy — Page 286
Colocynthis 286 The headache associated with Colocynthis is very severe. Eye movement makes it worse. There is pain over the facial nerves, which feels better on the application of local pressure and heat. The use of Colocynthis offers unusually fast and effective relief. The Colocynthis pains are of undulating pattern. Every second wave of pain is stronger than the previous one, so much so that the patient screams with it and develops hysterical fits. A few pellets of Colocynthis in homoeopathic form offer immediate relief. The beauty of homoeopathic treatment is that it offers immediate relief in many day-to-day ailments. With the administration of Colocynthis, the pain disappears as fast as it had appeared. Colocynthis can be used for these kinds of pains, irrespective of where they are over the body. Its effect is prompt and as soon as the patient feels relief from pain, he goes to sleep. Antidotes: Nux Vomica, Tobaccum Potency: Usually 30, but sometimes up to CM.