Indication / Benefits
Gaultheria Procumbens, commonly known as Wintergreen or Teaberry, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the leaves of the Gaultheria procumbens plant. Belonging to the Ericaceae family, it has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties in treating rheumatic pains, arthritis, and muscle stiffness. In homoeopathy, Gaultheria Procumbens is primarily used to address symptoms such as joint pains aggravated by motion, backache, and muscle cramps. It is also employed for its effects on sciatica, gouty pains, and neuralgic pains.
Common Names:
Hindi: Gaultheria Procumbens
English: Wintergreen or Teaberry
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SBL’s Gaultheria Procumbens can be helpful in the following conditions:
- Rheumatism
- This remedy is effective for inflammatory rheumatism, where it helps relieve pain and inflammation in the muscles and joints.
- Pleurodynia and Sciatica
- Gaultheria Procumbens is used for pleurodynia (sharp pain in the chest due to muscle inflammation) and sciatica (pain along the sciatic nerve), addressing neuralgic pain in these conditions.
- Neuralgia of Head and Face
- The remedy is beneficial for neuralgia affecting both the head and face, where it helps alleviate intense, localized pain.
- It is also indicated for general neuralgias, which involve nerve pain across various parts of the body.
- Acute Gastritis
- Gaultheria Procumbens is used for acute gastritis, characterized by severe pain in the upper abdomen and prolonged vomiting.
- Gastralgia from Nervous Depression
- It helps with gastralgia (stomach pain) that arises from nervous stress or emotional upset, even when there is a persistent appetite despite stomach irritation.
- Burning and Smarting Sensations
- The remedy is effective for skin symptoms involving burning and smarting sensations.
- Intense Erythema
- It addresses intense redness of the skin, particularly exacerbated by cold bathing, and offers relief when applied with olive oil or exposed to cool air.
Key Ingredients
Gaultheria procumbens
Dosage
As prescribed by the physician.
Safety Information
- Read the label carefully before use.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place; avoid sunlight and heat.
- Avoid strong smells (onion, hing, mint, garlic) during use.
- Allow 15 minutes gap between two homoeopathic medicines, 30 mins gap between Homoeopathic medicines and food, or one hour gap between Homoeopathic medicines or another system of medicines.
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