Description

RICINUS COMMUNIS - LM

Indication

Ricinus communis (Palma Christi) is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the fresh seeds or plant of the Ricinus communis plant, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Known for its strong purgative action, it is typically supportive in great Languor and weakness with twitching of mouth. It is especially helpful in conditions involving digestive disturbances, such as cholera, dysentery, and gastrointestinal irritation, and is also indicated in cases of jaundice, albuminuria, and severe, painful conditions of the abdomen and lower limbs.

Common Names:

Hindi: Arandi

English: Castor Oil Plant, Palma Christi

SBL's Ricinus communis can be helpful in the following conditions:

• Digestive Complaints
  • Helps in diarrhoea, especially profuse and watery (like rice-water stools), often accompanied by cramping and burning in the stomach.
  • Ricinus communis relieves vomiting of pultaceous substances, with burning in the gullet, resembling symptoms of Asiatic cholera.
  • Painless diarrhoea with bloody stools, and stool as serous liquid mixed with mucus.
  • Complete bowel obstruction, causing discomfort and a resulting headache.
• Headache and copious lachrymation
  • Beneficial in severe headache, especially in the occiput, with a sensation of shock and rush of blood to the head.
  • Convulsions of the eyes and copious lachrymation; pupils moderately dilated.
  • Helps in b
• Dry Tongue & Salivation
  • Coated, dry tongue, and excessive salivation.
  • Aids in burning pain in the throat, especially with vomiting.
• Menorrhagia & Leucorrhoea
  • Early, excessive menses and leucorrhoea.
• Lassitude & Paleness
  • Ricinus communis treats profound exhaustion, listlessness, and pallor.
  • Muscular contractions and painful cramps in the trunk and limbs.
  • Helps in severe adynamia (weakness), collapse, and convulsions.
  • Jaundiced skin, especially in cases of profound liver involvement, with the skin taking on a saffron yellow hue.
• Urinary Issues
  • Dark, albuminous urine, often seen in cases of systemic debility and gastrointestinal disturbances.
• Sleepiness and Fever
  • Intense desire for sleep and fatigue.
  • Skin moist and cool, but cold sweat on the forehead.

Ingredients

Ricinus communis

Dosage

As prescribed by the physician.

Safety

• 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.