Physostigma Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on the principal that 'like cures like', in a tiny dilution - so the indications below are what a healthy person would feel if taking Physostigma. If your symptoms fit within the symptoms below, then Physostigma would be a good bet. The following are the strongest indications of Physostigma for its use in homeopathy. Entries on a white background are from Boericke's Materia Medica, other entries are from a reversed Kent's repertory. Homeopathic remedies are not the same as herbal remedies. Please remember though, this homeopathy materia medica is provided for information only, with no guarantee of accuracy; it is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, nor as a claim for the effectiveness of Physostigma in treating any of the symptoms below. If symptoms persist, seek professional medical advice - minor symptoms can often be a sign of a more serious underlying condition. Homeopathic remedies are very dilute, and while the homeopathic remedy may be beneficial, the raw product may be harmful. To purchase Physostigma and other homeopathic remedies online, please click the button above. This remedy and its active principle, Eserine, form a valuable addition to Materia Medica. Stimulates heart, raises blood pressure, and increases peristalsis. Causes contraction of the pupil and of the ciliary muscles. Induces a condition of short-sightedness. Spinal irritation, loss of motility, prostration, with very sensitive vertebrae. Fibrillary tremors. Rigidity of muscles; paralysis. Depresses the motor and reflex activity of the cord and causes loss of sensibility to pain, muscular weakness, followed by complete paralysis, although muscular contractility is not impaired. Paralysis and tremors, chorea. Meningeal irritation, with rigidity of muscles. TETANUS and trismus. Poly myelitis anterior. Eserine is used locally to produce contraction of pupil. Relationships Compare: Eserine - the alkaloid of Physostigma - (slows action of heart and increases arterial tension; in ciliary spasm and spasmodic Astigmatism due to irregular action of ciliary muscles; blepharo-spasms; Pupils contracted. Twitching of lids, soreness of eyeballs, blurring of vision After using eyes, pains around eyes and head). Used locally to contract the pupil. ESERINE contracts the pupils dilated by Atropine, but not those dilated by Gelsemium. Internally 6X. Eserin salicylate (post-operative intestinal paralysis; meteorism. Hypodermically 1/60-1/40 gr). Compare also: Muscarin; Conium; Curare; Gels.; Thebainum (tetanus); Piperazinum - (Uric acid conditions. Pruritus. Gout and urinary calculi. Constant backache. Skin dry, urine scanty. Rheumatic arthritis. Give one grain daily in carbonated water. First and second decimal trituration three times a day.) Antidote: Atropia. In full medicinal doses will relieve most of the effects of Physostigmine. Constant pain on top; vertigo, with constrictive feeling of head Pain over orbits; Cannot bear to raise eyelids Cerebrospinal meningitis; general tetanic rigidity Spastic conditions of the face-muscles. Post-diphtheritic paralysis of eye and accommodation muscles. increasing myopia Spasm of ciliary muscle, with irritability after using eyes Profuse lachrymation Glaucoma; paresis of accommodation; astigmatism eye; twitching; lids; ; Night-blindness (Opposite: Bothrops); photophobia; Contraction of pupils; twitching of ocular muscles Lagophthalmus Muscae volitantes; flashes of light; partial blindness vision; colours and shapes in front of eyes; colours; black; spots; floating (aka muscae volitantes or spiders); vision; colours and shapes in front of eyes; flashes; vision; short-sightedness; Fluent coryza; burning and tingling of nostrils; nose stuffed and hot Fever-blisters around nostrils. Tongue feels sore on tip Feeling as if a ball came up throat. Strong heart-pulsation felt in throat. Gastralgia.; chronic constipation. Pain extends into chest and down arms Sensitive to pressure in epigastric region Stomach; Great pain immediately after eating Female; Irregular menstruation, with palpitation Congestion of eyes Rigid muscles. Fatty degeneration ( Cup-ac.) Fluttering of heart felt in throat Beats of heart distinctly perceptible in chest and head Heart; Feeble pulse; palpitation; spasmodic action, with feeling of pulsation through the whole body Numbness in paralyzed parts, crampy pains in limbs. Locomotor ataxia Tetanic convulsions Sudden jerking of limbs on going to sleep Hands and feet numb Burning and tingling in spine Pain in right popliteal space generalities; tension; muscles; ; Physostigma is available to buy through our online shop from WHP in USA, Boiron in USA, Boiron in Canada, Hylands in USA, Weleda in UK (not for export), by clicking the red 'View Purchase Options' button. Alternative names, keywords, and common mis-spellings Calabar Bean, Calabar Bean, Physostigma Venenosum