PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM Q

Adven Podophyllum peltatum (May Apple)

A key homoeopathic medicine for bilious diarrhea, liver dysfunction, and intestinal imbalance

Prepared from Podophyllum peltatum, this medicine has a strong affinity for the liver, small intestines, duodenum, and rectum, making it highly effective in gastro-intestinal disorders with profuse diarrhea and portal congestion.

Key Indications

Gastro-enteritis & Diarrhea (Core Indication)

• Profuse, gushing, painless diarrhea, often early morning
• Stool: green, watery, offensive, especially in children
• Indicated in Cholera infantum and summer complaints
• Useful in teething children with diarrhea and irritability
• Alternating constipation and diarrhea

Liver & Bilious Disorders

• Strong action on portal congestion and hepatic dysfunction
• Helps in bilious vomiting, bitter taste, and abdominal fullness
• Useful in Dyspepsia with acidity and liver involvement
• Sensation of heat, emptiness, and rumbling in abdomen

Rectal & Bowel Complaints

• Marked tendency to rectal prolapse during or before stool
• Helps in hemorrhoids and venous stasis
• Useful in painless but exhausting diarrhea
• Constipation with dry, clay-colored stools

Nausea & Vomiting

• Hot, sour vomiting with gagging and retching
• Nausea aggravated by food, milk, or drinks (especially in children)
• Intense thirst for large quantities of cold water

Female & Pregnancy-related Complaints

• Supports uterine prolapse and pelvic weakness
• Useful in digestive disturbances during pregnancy
• Helps in right ovarian pain with abdominal symptoms
• Assists in hemorrhoids and rectal issues during pregnancy

Head & Nervous Symptoms

• Vertigo with tendency to fall forward
• Morning headaches with heated face and bitter taste
• In children: restlessness, head rolling, and sweating during sleep