Acalypha Indica – A Must-Know Homeopathic Medicine for BHMS Students

Constitution

• Thin, emaciated individuals with weak constitution.
• Prone to tuberculosis and hemorrhagic tendencies.
• Looks pale, anemic, and debilitated.

Aspect	Details
Keynotes	1. Profuse, bright red, morning hemoptysis (coughing up blood).   2. Hemoptysis without fever, patient looks pale and weak.  3. Marked emaciation and progressive weight loss.  4. Severe burning pain in the chest after coughing.  5. Chronic bronchitis or tuberculosis with blood-streaked sputum.
Common Name	Indian Nettle
Family/Formula	Euphorbiaceae
Prover	Dr. Tonnere
Source	Vegetable (Plant extract)
Temperament	Nervous, Tubercular
Miasm	Tubercular
Diathesis	Hemorrhagic, Tubercular
Thermal	Chilly patient
Duration of Action	Short-acting remedy
Aggravation	Morning, coughing, cold air
Amelioration	Lying on the back, warmth
Follows Well	Phosphorus, Ipecac
Antidotes	Arsenicum Album, Ipecac

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Mind / Mental Symptoms / Psychology

• Melancholic, sad, and hopeless.
• Fear of death due to hemorrhage.
• Irritable and easily fatigued.

Particulars

1. Respiratory Symptoms:  (Important)

• Beginning of phthisis
• Hard, dry & severe cough followed by bloody expectoration
• Cough with profuse, bright red hemoptysis.
• Dark clotted blood in evening << evening
• No fever despite severe bleeding.
• Burning pain in the chest after coughing.

2. Weakness & Emaciation:

• Progressive weight loss despite normal appetite.
• Looks pale and anemic.

3. Hemorrhagic Tendency:

• Frequent blood-streaked sputum in tuberculosis.
• Can be compared with Phosphorus (hemoptysis with weakness) and Ipecac (sudden bleeding).

4. Digestive Symptoms:

• Nausea and vomiting with blood-streaked sputum.
• Craving for warm drinks.

5. General Modalities:

• Worse in the morning, cold air, and coughing.
• Better lying on the back, warmth, and rest.