Cannabis Indica is commonly known as Indian Hemp; other names are Hashish; Bhang or Ganja.
It is among the top listed medicines used to treat headaches and epilepsy and urinary disorders.
The homeopathic remedy in form of tincture is prepared from attenuations of the young leaves and twigs.
It belongs to the family Cannabinaceae.
It is the most important polychrest remedy that has an action on almost every part of the body and especially on the brain and nervous system.
Cannabis Indica is a great remedy for Clairvoyance, Delirium tremens, delusions, and Epilepsy.
Cannabis Indica Constitution /Personality
Cannabis Indica is a remedy, best suited to very forgetful people, they forget the last words, and ideas are crowded in the brain.
It is suitable for people who are loquacious and exaggerate time and distance.
It is suitable for people who are full of imagination, and hallucinations.
Guiding symptoms of Cannabis Indica
Cannabis Indica is often used by homeopaths to address various nervous disorders such as epilepsy, mania, dementia, delirium tremens, and irritable reflexes.
It proves beneficial when the patient excessively laughs at every minor remark.
This remedy is particularly effective for mental disturbances, including delirium characterized by heightened emotions, uncontrolled laughter leading to a purple face, and aching in the back and loins.
It is also valuable for hallucinations and a state of dual nature, where the second self seems in control, but the original self-acts as a check.
Cannabis Indica is notable for addressing hallucinations and imaginations, especially exaggerations in the perception of time and space.
Patients may lose their sense of time, space, and place, experiencing extreme happiness and contentment.
This remedy is indicated when the mind is flooded with ideas, accompanied by a constant fear of insanity and a dread of darkness. It is particularly effective for Exophthalmic goiter and catalepsy.
In terms of physical symptoms, Cannabis Indica is known for worsening complaints in the morning and being aggravated by coffee, liquor, and tobacco.
It also stands out as a remedy for paralysis of the lower extremities and addresses nausea along with unquenchable thirst in epilepsy.
Cannabis Indica Uses
This article will cover from head to toe all the complaints body. And wherever the symptoms are matched, this medicine can be used-
Mind symptoms
The Cannabis Indica patient suffers from the exaltation of spirit, with excessive loquacity, he is full of fun and mischief and laughs immoderately.
Cannabis Indica proves to be a remarkable remedy for numerous hallucinations and vivid imaginations, causing anguish and a sense of oppression. The patient finds relief in the open air.
This remedy is particularly effective for addressing fear, especially the constant fear of losing one’s sanity. It manifests as an exaggeration of time and space, with seconds feeling like ages and short distances seeming immense.
Cannabis Indica is a valuable solution for those experiencing an intense fear of darkness and an impending sense of death.
In cases of weakened memory where thoughts or events are difficult to recall due to a crowded mind, this remedy demonstrates its effectiveness.
Speech disorders, including a sudden loss of speech or difficulty completing sentences, find relief with Cannabis Indica. It is also beneficial for stammering and stuttering.
Patients who exhibit excessive loquacity, becoming absentminded and periodically losing awareness, benefit from this remedy.
Cannabis Indica is known for addressing constant theorizing and clairvoyance tendencies in individuals.
Homeopaths frequently use this remedy for Delirium tremens, characterized by trembling, hallucinations, and a tendency to become furious.
In cases of delirium, where laughter occurs at trivial matters and there’s a sudden loss of memory, Cannabis Indica is indicated.
It is well-suited for patients experiencing delirium, raving, vomiting alternating with stupor.
Head symptoms
Cannabis Indica emerges as a potent remedy for vertigo experienced upon rising, coupled with a stunning pain at the back of the head and a sensation as if the surroundings are falling apart.
Frequent involuntary shaking of the head, accompanied by a heavy pressure on the brain, compelling the individual to stoop, indicates the effectiveness of this remedy.
It proves valuable for vertigo leading to a forward fall, associated with nosebleeds, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and, at times, loss of vision.
In the realm of headaches, Cannabis Indica stands out for addressing violent shocks passing through the brain, often accompanied by crashing or explosive noises during sleep.
Dull, drawing pain in the forehead, particularly over the eyes, and throbbing, aching pain with jerking in the right side of the forehead towards the interior and back of the head find relief with this remedy.
This remedy is prominently featured in the treatment of headaches and migraines characterized by a sensation of the brain boiling over, lifting the cranial arch like a tea kettle lid.
Sensations of opening and shutting at the vertex, aching in both temples (more severe on the right side), and dull stitching in the right temple all point to the efficacy of Cannabis Indica.
For individuals experiencing severe pain on the entire right side of the head, this remedy offers relief.
Headaches accompanied by flatulence, persisting until the passage of flatulence either upwards or downwards, along with throbbing in the occiput, are effectively treated with Cannabis Indica.
Eyes symptoms
Cannabis Indica proves to be an excellent remedy for various eye complaints, particularly when the eyes appear fixed in a gaze.
In cases of visual clairvoyance, where the eyes are bright and shiny, Cannabis Indica is a beneficial solution.
It addresses issues like letters running together during reading and the presence of twinkling, trembling, and glimmering sensations before the eyes.
This remedy is effective for paralysis of the eyelids, accompanied by jerking in the extreme corner of the eye and eyelid.
Additionally, Cannabis Indica is indicated when there is injection of vessels in the conjunctiva of both eyes, resulting in a dark yellow appearance, redness, inflammation, and excessive watering.
Ears symptoms
Cannabis Indica is a remarkable remedy for addressing inflammation of the ear canal, especially when accompanied by heightened hearing sensitivity and aching in both ears.
Individuals experiencing throbbing and fullness in both ears, coupled with ringing and buzzing sensations, find relief with this remedy.
This remedy is particularly effective for ear-related hallucinations, where noises such as boiling water are perceived. There may be periodical singing in the ears during dreamy spells, ceasing when the person awakens from their dreams.
Nose symptoms
Cannabis Indica is an effective remedy for nose bleeding from the nose; with vertigo and migraine sick headaches.
Mouth symptoms
Cannabis Indica is a great remedy for stomatitis the tongue is black and fuliginous and breath fetid; the tongue is white, and moves tremulously; moist tongue, accompanied with thirst.
The Speech is inarticulate and thick, speech is lost on account of the weakness of memory and unable to find proper words as he is forgetful.
Face symptoms
Cannabis Indica is indicated to those patients who suffer from mental symptoms, are confused, the face reflects countenance dejection and careworn.
There is a wearied, exhausted appearance on the face with a drowsy, stupid look. The skin of the face, especially of the forehead and chin, feels as if drawn tight.
Throat symptom
Cannabis Indicates indicated swelling on the throat like the throat is parched, accompanied by an intense thirst for cold water.
Chest symptom
Cannabis Indica is a useful remedy in the treatment of asthma, there is the oppression of the chest, with deep, labored breathing, the patient feels as if suffocated, and has to be fanned.
There are stitches extending from both nipples through the chest.
It has got a remarkable action on the respiratory organs, it is useful in bronchitis with rough cough, with scraping immediately under the sternum, requiring a great effort to take a deep inspiration.
Heart symptoms
Cannabis Indica can be given to the patient when palpitations of the heart, awaking from sleep, there is pressing pain in the heart, with dyspnoea the whole night.
It is indicated in heart complaints when there is piercing pain in the heart and sensation as if drops were falling from the heart.
It is indicated in a heart attack when there are stitches in the heart, accompanied by great oppression; the latter is relieved by deep breathing and the pulse is very slow as low as 46.
Stomach symptoms
Cannabis Indica is an effective remedy for treating weight problems there is ravenous hunger, making the patient eat more than needed causing weight gain.
It is indicated in stomach pain in the cardiac orifice, relieved by pressure, there is a suffocative feeling while eating.
Abdomen and Rectum symptoms
Cannabis Indica is a prominent remedy for addressing abdominal colic and flatulence, often characterized by the presence of flatulence upon waking in the morning, accompanied by a headache. There may be audible rumbling in the bowels during the night.
In cases where the abdomen feels swollen and bloated, relief is found through belching.
This remedy is specifically indicated when there is a sensation in the anus as if the person is sitting on a ball or as if the anus and part of the urethra are filled with a hard, round body.
Cannabis Indica is valuable for addressing painless yellow diarrhea, making it an effective choice for such gastrointestinal concerns.
Urinary symptoms
Cannabis Indica demonstrates a remarkable impact on the urinary organs, making it beneficial for urinary tract infections. Individuals experiencing kidney pain triggered by laughter, accompanied by sensations of burning, aching, or sharp stitches in the kidneys, find relief with this remedy.
In cases of gonorrhea, Cannabis Indica is effective, particularly when there is a discharge of white glairy mucus from the urethra. The urethral discomfort includes burning, scalding, or stinging pain before, during, and after urination.
This remedy proves valuable for urethral stricture resulting from poorly treated gonorrhea or urinary tract infections.
Symptoms include frequent urges to urinate without being able to pass a drop initially, followed by the release of profuse, colorless urine. Patients may experience a delay before urine flow begins and may need to force out the last few drops manually. Additionally, urine may dribble out after the stream ceases.
Male symptoms
Male patients benefiting from Cannabis Indica often present complaints of excessively increased sexual desire.
This remedy is particularly effective for conditions like Satyriasis, characterized by an abnormally high sexual drive and priapism.
The patient experiences erections that are not induced by amorous thoughts. There may be violent, painful erections, and paradoxically, the penis appears relaxed and shrunken, accompanied by itching in the glans penis.
In cases of gonorrhea, Cannabis Indica is indicated when there is a sharp, pricking sensation in the urethra, akin to needles. The intensity of this sensation can be so severe that it sends a thrilling feeling to the cheeks and hands.
Female symptoms
Cannabis Indica demonstrates significant efficacy in addressing female genital concerns, particularly in cases of menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea characterized by very profuse and painful menstruation, which is dark but without clots.
In the realm of dysmenorrhea, this remedy is particularly valuable when there are severe spasmodic uterine colic and pains that return in a manner reminiscent of labor pains. The condition may be accompanied by great agitation and sleeplessness.
For cases of threatened miscarriage in the 8th month, Cannabis Indica proves to be a wonderful remedy. Symptoms include burning during urination and the presence of purulent discharge.
In instances of chronic, purulent, and corrosive leucorrhea, coupled with violent pain in the lower abdomen, Cannabis Indica is indicated. This condition may arise as a secondary infection following gonorrhea.
Hand and Leg symptoms
Cannabis Indica exhibits remarkable efficacy in addressing issues related to paralysis and numbness in the arms and hands.
Patients may experience an agreeable thrilling sensation through the arms and hands, particularly with paralysis affecting the right arm. Coldness, stiffness, and numbness may be noted in the right hand, especially in the thumb.
For cases involving paralysis of the entire lower extremities, Cannabis Indica proves to be a valuable remedy. Limbs may feel weary, and there may be stiffness and aching in the knees, resembling almost a state of paralysis.
An agreeable thrilling sensation from the knees down, along with a feeling as if a bird’s claws were clasping the knees, may also be present.
Cannabis Indica is effective in addressing sciatica, characterized by intensely violent pain when attempting to walk. The pain may feel like treading on spikes, penetrating the soles and running upward through the limbs to the hips. This is often worse in the right limb and accompanied by drawing pains in both calves.
In cases of gout and stiffness with shooting pains in the joints of the toes, particularly the left foot, Cannabis Indica is indicated. The symptoms may worsen in the great toe, and there may be aching and stitching pain in the ball of the left great toe.
Back symptoms
Cannabis Indica is recommended for addressing cervical spondylitis, especially when there is pain extending across the shoulders and spine. Patients may find relief by stooping and may have difficulty walking erect.
In cases of paralysis where the chin is suddenly drawn down to the sternum, with this condition lasting for three days, Cannabis Indica is indicated.
For backaches, this remedy proves effective, particularly when warmth is felt in the spine extending to the head. In instances of backache aggravated during menses, which occur every two weeks and are scanty, Cannabis Indica is a valuable choice for relief.
Fever symptoms
Cannabis Indica is the remedy for certain types of intermittent fevers when there is a loss of animal heat. There is general chilliness and coldness of the face, nose, and hands after dinner.
During the sweating stage, there is Profuse sticky sweat, standing out in drops on the forehead.
Sleep symptoms
Cannabis Indica is also indicated in the patient to treat the excess sleepiness; there is sound sleep, with melancholy dreams. There is starting of the limbs while sleeping, causing him to awake.
There are Voluptuous dreams, with erections and profuse seminal emissions. It is used to treat talks during sleep and gritting teeth during sleep.
It is highly useful in treating prophetic dreams; vexatious; of dead bodies, danger, and perils to be encountered. It is a wonderful remedy for a nightmare every night as soon as he falls asleep.
Modalities
Modalities are the factors that, increase or decrease the complaints in a patient.
They are categorized as aggravating factors and amelioration factors.
Aggravating factors make the condition of the illness worse, while the amelioration factor improves the condition of the disease.
It can be time, any part of the day, season, position, or any applications, etc.
Aggravated By
The condition of Cannabis Indica gets aggravated in the morning, from coffee, liquor, and tobacco, lying on the right side.
Amelioration By
The conditions of Cannabis Indica get better with rest and fresh air, cold water, and rest.
Relationship with Other Medicine
Cannabis Indica Complementary Medicines
This remedy completes the process of cure that is started by the first medicine given.
The remedies complementary to Cannabis Indica are Belladonna.
Cannabis Indica Similar Medicines
These remedies have many similarities in action but are different in origin, which means the source from which the medicine is prepared is another.
Remedies similar to Cannabis Indica are Hyoscyamus, Stramonium.
Antidoted by
The bad effects of Cannabis Indica are antidoted by Camphora.
Cannabis Indica Dosage & Potencies
The dosage and potency of the medicine depend on the individual case.
Cannabis Indica 30 Uses
Lower potency is given when very few symptoms of the patient match with the medicine and help the doctor only to diagnose the disease condition.
This potency requires frequent repetition, 3-4 times a day, till the expected result is seen.
Cannabis Indica 200 Uses
This is considered as higher potency; they are given when the majority of mental symptoms and physical symptoms of Cannabis Indica match.
Higher potencies are advisable to be not repeated very often; they act for a long duration of days, so the second dose is repeated every 7-days or every 15-days once.
Cannabis Indica 1M Uses
This is very high potency. One should give it only after careful case analysis, where all medicinal symptoms of Cannabis Indica and that given by the patient match perfectly.
One should not repeat 1 M potency. It is given 30 days once and waiting for symptoms to disappear.
Cannabis Indica Q (Mother Tincture) Uses
The mother tincture of Cannabis Indica is used by many homeopaths to relieve the symptoms associated with delusion and hallucinations.
It is mainly used to relieve mental stress in patients and should only be given when all the symptoms of Cannabis Indica are matched with the patient’s symptoms.
Take 10 drops of mother tincture in half a cup of water three times a day till the improvement occurs.
Cannabis Indica 3X/6X Uses
This lower potency of Cannabis Indica works well to treat the conditions like excessive sleepiness and has a therapeutic effect on patients suffering from varicose veins.
Take 2-3 drops of dilution directly on the tongue thrice a day for 3 months.
Clinical Indication of Cannabis Indica
- Catalepsy
- Chordee
- Clairvoyance
- Delirium tremens
- Delusions
- Epilepsy
- Gonorrhea
- Headache
- Mania
- Menorrhagia
- Paralysis
- Prostatitis
- Satyriasis
- Stammering
- Uraemia
- Urinary disorders
Cannabis Indica Side Effects
Homeopathic medicines are prepared by potentization where the dynamic curative power of the medication is aroused, so homeopathic medicines produce negligible side effects.
If any side effects of Cannabis Indica are seen mostly like an increase in skin itching, bursting type of pain then it can be antidoted by Camphor.
Remember that homeopathic remedies are prescribed based on individual symptoms and characteristics. It’s crucial to consult with a qualified homeopath for proper evaluation and personalized treatment. Homeopathy focuses on treating the whole person, so a detailed case study is necessary to select the most appropriate remedy.
Homeopathic medicines should be taken only when prescribed by a homeopathic physician. Self-medication may aggravate the original conditions.