Cannabis Ind.

Cannabis sativa 'Indica'

Origin
Native to China and central western Asia, but now grown worldwide, although usually subject to legal restrictions.

Background
Important in cultures such as ancient Egypt, China, and India, as a strong analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory.

Preparation
The flowering tops and seeds are finely chopped, macerated in alcohol for ten days, then filtered, diluted, and succussed.

Common Names
Marijuana, hashish, cannabis, Indian hemp, bhang bhanga.

CANNABIS The active ingredient in this plant, tetrahydrocannabinol, causes mild euphoric effects when ingested or smoked.

Key Symptoms

moods swing between overexcitement and paranoia, out-of-body experiences, burning pain in the urethra, "opening and shutting" sensations in the head

First mentioned in a Chinese herbal dating to 2700 BCE, marijuana has long been an important medicine in the herbal repertories of many cultures. By the 19th century, marijuana had become a standard painkiller in Europe. More recently, it has been prescribed as a conventional medicine in some countries to relieve nausea caused by chemotherapy and spasms due to multiple sclerosis. The plant is also an illegal recreational drug, and its prohibition extends to medicinal uses in many countries. The homeopathic remedy Cannabis ind. was proved by the American Provers' Union in 1839 and introduced by Dr. Trinks in 1841.

Remedy Profile

The behavior of those who benefit most from Cannabis ind. alternates between sweet and gentle, and desperate or even paranoid. Typical physical symptoms include a marked increase in appetite and thirst, especially for sweet foods and cold drinks.

Cannabis ind. is prescribed primarily to treat abnormal psychological states, such as confusion, disorientation, loss of memory, overexcitement, unwarranted fears, or paranoia. The remedy is also given for physical conditions such as headaches, urinary-tract infections, and pain in the legs.

Disordered mental states

Symptoms: Marked swings in thought and mood between a gentle state and paranoia. The gentle state is marked by mild euphoria, an overactive brain, and headstrong views, particularly about esoteric subjects such as astrology and UFOs. Wonderful and enlightening ideas occur in rapid succession, but they are equally quickly forgotten. The slightest thing may trigger hysterical giggling. Prophetic dreams, out-of-body experiences, or an apparent ability to predict the future may also be experienced. In the paranoid state, there is generally fear and anxiety, particularly a fear of losing control and becoming insane. There may be disorientation, memory loss, and confusion, even when in well-known environments. Travel or relocation may cause distress. Hallucinations that distort time, space, and distance are not uncommon.

Symptoms better: For open air; for rest; for walking.

Symptoms worse: For the dark; for tobacco; for coffee.

Headaches

Symptoms: An opening and closing sensation at the top of the head, as if shock waves are passing through the brain. The head may shake involuntarily and feel as if it is separate from the body. A stooping posture may be adopted due to a sensation of heavy pressure on the brain or to a migraine.

Symptoms better: For rest; for deep breathing.

Symptoms worse: For exertion; for tobacco; for alcohol; for coffee.

Urinary-tract infections

Symptoms: A dull, burning, aching, or stitchlike pain in the right kidney. Urine may be profuse and colorless, with erratic flow due to obstructed urination. There may be urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) with mucus discharge and burning, stinging pain.

Symptoms better: For rest; for deep breathing.

Symptoms worse: In the morning; for tobacco; for alcohol; for coffee.

Pain or paralysis in the legs

Symptoms: Shooting pains that rise up the legs when walking. Exhaustion may follow even a very short walk. Alternatively, there may be a sensation of paralysis in the lower limbs. These symptoms are frequently accompanied by a backache.

Symptoms better: For rest; for deep breathing.

Symptoms worse: For walking; during menstruation.

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