Indication / Benefits
Chenopodium Anthelminticum, commonly known as American Wormseed, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the seeds and leaves of the plant Chenopodium anthelminticum. Belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, it has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties in treating parasitic infections and gastrointestinal ailments, particularly those involving worms. In homoeopathy, Chenopodium Anthelminticum is primarily used to address symptoms such as intestinal worms, abdominal pain, and bloating. It is also employed for its effects on hearing issues, vertigo, and conditions aggravated by parasitic infections.
Common Names:
Hindi: Chenopodium anthelminticum
English: American Wormseed
SBL’s Chenopodium Anthelminticum can be helpful in the following conditions:
- Scapular and Back Pain
- Intense and characteristic pain is very prominent between the angle of the right shoulder-blade and near the spine, often radiating through the chest.
- Apoplexy
- This remedy is indicated for symptoms resembling those of a stroke, including right-sided hemiplegia (paralysis) and aphasia (difficulty with speech).
- Breathing Issues
- Stertorous (heavy, snoring-like) breathing is noted, similar to conditions treated with Opium.
- Vertigo
- Sudden onset of dizziness and spinning sensation.
- Meniere’s Disease
- Effective for Meniere’s disease, which affects the inner ear and leads to vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
- Auditory Nerve Problems
- Affections of the auditory nerves, which can cause hearing difficulties.
- Sluggishness or reduced activity of the auditory nerve.
- Hearing Anomalies
- Enhanced hearing for high-pitched sounds, but a relative deafness to normal voice tones.
- There is also an increased sensitivity to certain sounds like passing vehicles and discomfort from low tones.
- Buzzing in Ears
- Persistent or occasional buzzing noises in the ears.
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Swelling and enlargement of the tonsils.
- Aural Vertigo
- Vertigo associated with ear conditions, leading to balance disturbances.
- Urinary problems
- Production of copious amounts of yellow, foaming urine.
- Acrid or burning sensation in the urethra during urination.
- Presence of yellowish sediment in the urine, which can indicate underlying urinary tract issues.
