CHINA OFFICINALIS

 China officinalis also known as cinchona officinalis; the first proved Homoeopathic remedy. It was proved in 1790 by Dr. Hahnemann while he translating Dr. Cullen’s Materia medica. Through proving this medicine, he found the clue of new system of treatment. China is the best remedy for intermittent fever. Also good for debilitating diseases.

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          *** China is come on first stage of disease. The patient of China got debilitated due to continuous fluid loss, for example suffering from anemia, loose motion, breast feeding, excessive masturbation etc.

          The patient looks pale, pathetic & desponded. He was strong before but become weak & sick due to loss of vital fluid.

*** It is a well & effective remedy for intermittent fever like malaria. The fever comes periodically, on after a day. Fever only persist day not at night. Patient become thirsty before & after fever paroxysm. Before feverish state, patient feels thirsty & drinks little sips of water. Then feels chill. After a while body temperature raise up. This state is called heat stage. Heat stage remain for hours then fever is settled down by sweating. After then he feels thirsty again. Chininum ars come in chronic case of malaria fever. 

*** China patient may suffer from loose motion at every night. Stool contains undigested food particles. Sever borborygmus in abdomen before defecation. Patient can’t tolerate to eat anything especially sour fruits because they produce excessive flatulence. Flatulence can’t relief by belching, eructation or passing flatus.

*** Malaria or digestive problems also damage the liver function. So, the liver become enlarged & tender also develops ascites.

*** China patients are extremely chilly. They can’t tolerate any kind of cold, like cold foods, drinks, cold winds & generally his sufferings are relief by heat.

*** patient tongue coated white or yellow. Having sour or bitter taste in mouth. Toothache become relief by holding teeth together & firmly.

*** China is a good remedy for bleeding disorder. Profuse & heavy bleeding, blood is come from every orifice, from nose, mouth, uterus, anus etc. Patient become very much exhausted & weak due to excessive bleeding & can’t do a simple task. Generalized or systemic oedema is developed due to excessive bleeding. Patient is very much sensitive to light touch but complaints are relief by applying strong pressure. 

*** China patient feels hungry but can’t eat as it aggravates his condition.

*** Mentally, patient become desponded, sluggish, desperate, irritable, can’t talk to. Desire to commit suicide but can’t due to physical weakness.

*** Ferrum metalicum is complementary to China.  

___Amatul Zami Aditi

Homoeopathic physician

B.H.M.S (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery)

Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

 

 

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