Anyone have any materia medica information on Cardiospermum? Would
appreciate it!
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Cardiospermum
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Re: Cardiospermum
Sx from Reference works, - see also vermeulen synoptic II
Cardiospermum halicacabum. Balloon vine. N.O. Sapindaceae.
"As a member of the tropical Sapindaceae family, the climbing plant Cardiospermum halicacabum is to be found in India, Africa and Southern America. In ethno-medicine Cardiospermum extract is used for the systemic treatment of squamous dermatosis, constipation, respiratory tract diseases, and rheumatism, whereas modern homoeopathy usually recommends the topical application in eczematous disorders.
The main compounds of the extract identified thus far are triterpeneglycosides, tannins, alkaloids, pentacyclic triterpenes and flavonoids as well as considerable amounts of phytosterols like sitosterol, camposterol and stigmasterol are considered to be responsible for the anti-eczematous effects of Cardiospermum." [Niederle]
Cardiospermum owes its name to the fact that the pea-sized, blackish-brown seeds [sperm = seed] have a characteristic heart-shaped ['cardio'] spot. The seeds themselves are also heart-shaped. The fruits are green and inflated like little balloons. Hence its English name 'Love-in-a-Puff.'
In Indian folk medicine, the plant is used to promote menstruation in delayed or lack of menses and to stimulate labour pains.
The Sapindaceae family consists of about 134 genera of trees, shrubs and climbers, usually with pinnate leaves that occur almost exclusively in the tropics and subtropics. Latex or resin is often present. A related family that used to be classified with the Sapindaceae are the Hippocastanaceae [including Aesculus].
Proved in 1988 by Stübler on 33 physicians, and in 1994 by Riley on 22 persons [4 men, 18 women; 2 received placebo].
REGION
Skin. Connective tissue; muscles; tendons. Joints.
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LEADING SYMPTOMS
M GREAT MENTAL SLUGGISHNESS and APATHY.
Mental dullness & weakness of memory and increased forgetfulness, particularly for things related to work.
G EXHAUSTION, TORPOR, LISTLESS.
G Excessive physical irritability & painful, sore muscles.
P Increased lachrymation.
Burning pain in eyes, worse night.
P CONGESTION and OBSTRUCTION of NOSE and SINUSES.
Copious discharge from nose.
Discharge clear, grey, bloody, or thick and yellow.
P Nausea worse morning; worse after eating.
Heartburn & eructations worse night. [Comp. Rob.]
P Constricted sensation in chest.
Better Lying down.
P Tired, sore feeling in arms and legs.
& Desire to stretch. [Stübler]
P Allergic skin eruptions.
Caused by drugs, detergents, insect stings.
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RUBRICS
MIND: Desire to bite nails [1]. Aversion to company [1]; desire for company [1]. Dreams of dogs [1]; strange [1]. Hurry, in occupation [1]. Weeping [2]; causeless [1].
VERTIGO: After eating > [1]. Objects seem to move [1].
HEAD: Pain, headache in forehead [3]; in temple [2]; in temple extending to root of nose [1]. Pulsating [3].
EYE: Itching better rubbing [1].
VISION: Sees objects beside field of vision [1].
NOSE: Sneezing in morning on waking [1].
FACE: Chapped lips [1].
MOUTH: Dryness [1]. Numbness of tongue [1]. Pain in tongue, as if burnt [1].
ABDOMEN: Gurgling [2]. Itching, umbilicus [1]. Cramping pain in evening [1]; at night [1]; in bed [1]; after eating [1].
CHEST: Constriction [2]; better lying [1]. Pain in chest after drinking cold juice [1]; sore pain before menses [1].
EXTREMITIES: Coldness of hands [1]; of feet [1]. Cramps in toes [1]. Offensive perspiration of feet [1]. Pulsation in soles of feet [1]. Swelling [2]; of feet before menses [1].
GENERALITIES: Desire for open air [1]. Flushes of heat [1]. Lassitude [3]. Sore pain in muscles [1].
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FOOD
Aversion: Coffee [1].
Desire: Potatoes [1].
Worse: Strawberries [1; = eruptions].
Terry
Cardiospermum halicacabum. Balloon vine. N.O. Sapindaceae.
"As a member of the tropical Sapindaceae family, the climbing plant Cardiospermum halicacabum is to be found in India, Africa and Southern America. In ethno-medicine Cardiospermum extract is used for the systemic treatment of squamous dermatosis, constipation, respiratory tract diseases, and rheumatism, whereas modern homoeopathy usually recommends the topical application in eczematous disorders.
The main compounds of the extract identified thus far are triterpeneglycosides, tannins, alkaloids, pentacyclic triterpenes and flavonoids as well as considerable amounts of phytosterols like sitosterol, camposterol and stigmasterol are considered to be responsible for the anti-eczematous effects of Cardiospermum." [Niederle]
Cardiospermum owes its name to the fact that the pea-sized, blackish-brown seeds [sperm = seed] have a characteristic heart-shaped ['cardio'] spot. The seeds themselves are also heart-shaped. The fruits are green and inflated like little balloons. Hence its English name 'Love-in-a-Puff.'
In Indian folk medicine, the plant is used to promote menstruation in delayed or lack of menses and to stimulate labour pains.
The Sapindaceae family consists of about 134 genera of trees, shrubs and climbers, usually with pinnate leaves that occur almost exclusively in the tropics and subtropics. Latex or resin is often present. A related family that used to be classified with the Sapindaceae are the Hippocastanaceae [including Aesculus].
Proved in 1988 by Stübler on 33 physicians, and in 1994 by Riley on 22 persons [4 men, 18 women; 2 received placebo].
REGION
Skin. Connective tissue; muscles; tendons. Joints.
-
LEADING SYMPTOMS
M GREAT MENTAL SLUGGISHNESS and APATHY.
Mental dullness & weakness of memory and increased forgetfulness, particularly for things related to work.
G EXHAUSTION, TORPOR, LISTLESS.
G Excessive physical irritability & painful, sore muscles.
P Increased lachrymation.
Burning pain in eyes, worse night.
P CONGESTION and OBSTRUCTION of NOSE and SINUSES.
Copious discharge from nose.
Discharge clear, grey, bloody, or thick and yellow.
P Nausea worse morning; worse after eating.
Heartburn & eructations worse night. [Comp. Rob.]
P Constricted sensation in chest.
Better Lying down.
P Tired, sore feeling in arms and legs.
& Desire to stretch. [Stübler]
P Allergic skin eruptions.
Caused by drugs, detergents, insect stings.
-
RUBRICS
MIND: Desire to bite nails [1]. Aversion to company [1]; desire for company [1]. Dreams of dogs [1]; strange [1]. Hurry, in occupation [1]. Weeping [2]; causeless [1].
VERTIGO: After eating > [1]. Objects seem to move [1].
HEAD: Pain, headache in forehead [3]; in temple [2]; in temple extending to root of nose [1]. Pulsating [3].
EYE: Itching better rubbing [1].
VISION: Sees objects beside field of vision [1].
NOSE: Sneezing in morning on waking [1].
FACE: Chapped lips [1].
MOUTH: Dryness [1]. Numbness of tongue [1]. Pain in tongue, as if burnt [1].
ABDOMEN: Gurgling [2]. Itching, umbilicus [1]. Cramping pain in evening [1]; at night [1]; in bed [1]; after eating [1].
CHEST: Constriction [2]; better lying [1]. Pain in chest after drinking cold juice [1]; sore pain before menses [1].
EXTREMITIES: Coldness of hands [1]; of feet [1]. Cramps in toes [1]. Offensive perspiration of feet [1]. Pulsation in soles of feet [1]. Swelling [2]; of feet before menses [1].
GENERALITIES: Desire for open air [1]. Flushes of heat [1]. Lassitude [3]. Sore pain in muscles [1].
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FOOD
Aversion: Coffee [1].
Desire: Potatoes [1].
Worse: Strawberries [1; = eruptions].
Terry