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CAINCA – HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA – By William BOERICKE

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CAINCA
Brazilian Plant-Chiococca
(CAHINCA)

This remedy has been found of use in dropsical affections. Its urinary
symptoms are well marked. Albuminuria, with dyspnœa on lying down at night. Ascites and
anasarca, with dry skin.


Urinary.–

Constant desire to urinate. Polyuria while
travelling. Urine fiery. Burning pain in urethra, especially glandular portion.

Male.–

Drawing in of testicles and spermatic cord. Pain worse
during passage of pungent smelling urine.

Back.–

Pain in region of kidneys; better lying bent backward.
General fatigue.

Relationship.–

Compare: Apocyn; Ars;
Coffea
(similar botanically and in relieving effects of fatigue)

Dose.–

Third potency or lower.

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