About German Coccus Cacti Homeopathic Dilution:

Coccus cacti is a Homoeopathic Dilution made from Cochineal. It is reported to be useful in asthma, whooping-cough, nephritis, phthisis, backache, etc.

It is reported to be useful in for spasmodic and whooping coughs, and catarrhal conditions of the bladder; spasmodic pains in kidneys, with visceral tenesmus, anuria, anasarca and ascites.

It is a very useful remedy in cases of spasmodic and whooping coughs. It is also indicated in inflammation of bladder and kidneys with very scanty urine and dropsical conditions of the body.

What doctors recommend Coccus Cacti for in Homeopathy?

Dr Gopi recommends Coccus Cacti 30 for Whooping cough with vomiting of thick viscid mucus. Frequent passage of much pale urine with tenesmus

Dr Vikas sharma recommends Coccus cacti for Scanty and Short Duration of Periods in PCOS

He says "The main characteristic that indicates the need for this remedy is a tickling sensation in the larynx which wakes up a person at night. This is followed by an incessant cough ending in vomiting of profuse mucous or food."

Coccus Cacti is useful when a spasmodic cough is worse in the morning. The cough ends with vomiting of viscid mucus.

Dr Adil chimthanwalla says this medicine is useful for mine workers who are exposed to air particulate matter and have long drawn congestive cough 

What are the side effects of Coccus cacti?

No known side effects reported.

What precautions to take before using Coccus cacti?

None.

How long should I take Coccus cacti?

Until the symptoms improve or as per the Physicians prescription.

Is Coccus cacti safe for children?

Yes.

Is it safe to use Coccus cacti during pregnancy?

Yes.

Materia Medica Information:

• Respiratory Affinity: Coccus cacti primarily affects the respiratory mucous membranes, causing an excessive production of thick, stringy mucus.
• Cough Characteristics: The cough associated with Coccus cacti is typically spasmodic, with a choking sensation and difficult expectoration of thick mucus.
• Digestive Symptoms: It may also impact the digestive system, leading to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and gastric disturbances

Coccus Cacti Patient Profile

Mind: Sad, gloomy and depressed especially in the early morning and in the afternoon.

Head: Soreness in the nape of the neck which gets worse after sleep and from exertion. Headache gets worse when lying on back and better from lying with the head high. Sensation of foreign body in the eyes.

Respiratory: Inflammation of uvula with constant hemming and hawking. Cough with congestion of larynx and sensation of foreign body behind the tongue with inclination to swallow frequently. Congestion of chest with accumulation of thick, viscid mucus with difficult expectoration and tickling in the larynx. Suffocative cough in the morning on waking up, with tough, white mucus. Spasmodic cough in the morning worse from brushing the teeth. Whooping cough with sensitive throat which ends in vomiting of thick mucus. Chronic inflammation of bronchi with increased production of profuse thick, viscid mucus.

Heart: Oppression of chest with sensation of weight and pressure and weight on heart.

Urinary: Frequent urging to urinate with very scanty urine and brick-red sediment. Formation of stones in the kidneys and bladder. Painful bloody urination with increased levels of urates and uric acid in the urine. Shock like pains radiating from kidney to bladder.

Female: Menses too early, profuse dark and clotted with painful urination. Flow in between the menstruation worse in the evening and at night. Discharge of large clots while urinating.

Modalities: Worse on left side, after sleep, touch, pressure of clothes, brushing teeth and slightest exertion. Better from walking.

Dosage: Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician's advice.