Hamamelis
(Hamamelis virginiana · Witch hazel)
The remedy of the veins. In the materia medica, Hamamelis is associated with varicose veins, piles and slow, dark bleeding, with a characteristic bruised soreness of the affected parts.
Source
The fresh bark of the twigs and root of witch hazel, a North American shrub
Kingdom
Plant
Abbreviation
Ham.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Bruised soreness of the affected parts
Varicose veins that are bluish, full and very sore
Slow, dark nosebleeds or bleeding piles, with a sore, raw feeling
Heavy, dark periods with abdominal soreness; tiredness out of proportion to blood lost
Tends to feel better
Open air
Tends to feel worse
Warm, moist air
Jolting and rough riding
Around periods
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Hamamelis)
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Arnica
(Arnica montana)
Both have bruised soreness after injury; Arnica for the overall shock and bruising, Hamamelis for the veins and slow, dark bleeding.
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Pulsatilla
(Pulsatilla pratensis)
Both linked with varicose veins; Pulsatilla is mild, weepy and worse in warm rooms, Hamamelis more sore and inclined to bleed.
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Calcarea fluorica
(Calcarea fluorica)
Compared for piles and veins; Calcarea fluorica for hard, knotted, lax tissue, Hamamelis for sore, bleeding veins.
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From the classic texts
“Venous congestion, haemorrhages, varicose veins, and haemorrhoids, with bruised soreness of affected parts, seem to be the special sphere of this remedy.”
“Haemorrhoids: bleeding profusely; with burning, soreness, fullness, heaviness; as if back would break; urging to stool; bluish color; anus feels sore and raw.”
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