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China Homeopathy

Remedy Name/s: China Officinalis, China, Cinchona

Common Name/s: China, Peruvian Bark Buy China

Latin, Zoological, Botanical and mineralogical name/s: Cinchona Pubescens

General description and domicile: China is an extract of the Peruvian tree Cinchona Pubescens which grows wild in the tropical forests of South America. The tree is cultivated in Africa, India and Asia in tropical climates. Warning: Extreme care must be taken when handling this plant as very little contact with aconite can be fatal. Part used and extraction: All of the plant is used, harvested in the flowering season. Remedy preparation: Chopped and steeped in alcohol to obtain mother tincture History: The bark of the Cinchona tree (Peruvian Bark) has been used by the Jesuits to treat malaria and other diseses that cause delirium and fevers since the seventeenth century. In many places of the world it is still used as a malaria prophylactic and cure although there are more modern quinine derivative drugs available. Hahnemann noticed in the early eighties that quinine (the extract from the Peruvian bark used to treat malaria with great success at the time) will induce the same symptoms as malaria, the disease that it cures, if taken in excess. This eventually led to the first proving of a homeopathic remedy and the development of the modality. How to use these pages: What follows below is a profile of the homeopathic remedy. This profile must be compared with the profile of the person to be treated in great detail before treatment can be commenced. See How to Use these Pages Remedy profile: China people are Imaginative, forward looking, artistic, active, intense and idealistic. They are easily offended and bored by banalities. When ill they become paranoid, can easily feel rejected by others and the world in general, are quick to become exhausted and lethargic and may seem confused. They can sense that they are suddenly totally the opposite to who they normally are and this can lead to a sense of despondency, depression, persecution and morbid self-pity. They easily lose their appetite along with their zest for life. Physically they are anemic, dehydrated and weak, craving sweet food and alcohol while avoiding fatty and rich foods.

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Key Symptoms: Imaginative, Depressed, dislike for fatty food, dehydrated. Used for treatment of: Exhaustion Fevers Fluid loss Insomnia Flatulence Vomiting Diarrhea Heartburn Headaches

General Symptoms Worse for: Factors/Conditions that make the symptoms worse Touch Noise Exercise After eating Cold At night General Symptoms Better for: Factors/Conditions that improve symptoms Warmth Sleep Rest Firm pressure on affected area

CHINA Formal Name: China Officinalis / Cinchona Succirubra Also Known As: China, Peruvian Bark, Cinchona Bark, Jesuits Bark China happens to be one of the most notable and important homeopathic remedies within the world of homeopathy. What makes this such an important substance within homeopathy is the fact that it was from the Peruvian bark, for which it stems from, that quinine was first extracted.

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Quinine happened to be the very first finding within homeopathy as it was tested and found to provide symptoms similar to malaria for which it was prescribed as a cure. Thus the world of homeopathy was formed and changed forever, and a key homeopathic remedy was born. China is made by taking the bark of the plant, that is the Peruvian bark, and macerating it in alcohol for a period of at least five days. It is then filtered, diluted, and finally succussed to form this tremendous homeopathic remedy. Though, as is common within homeopathy, there are virtually no traces remaining of the plant or bark itself. The homeopathic remedy is of great help to those who suffer with a variety of different health conditions. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES USING CHINA: BENEFITS/USING OF CHINA: Exhaustion: China works quite well as a homeopathic remedy for an extreme lethargy that can leave the muscles feeling weak. There is often an oversensitivity to noises, smells, and even touch as a result of this. There may be great fluid loss that contributes to or even causes the exhaustion due to diarrhea, severe vomiting, or even anemia. Insomnia: This sleeplessness may be due to excited thoughts or even fantasies. Even the slightest noise at night tends to wake up this individual, and there are very irregular sleep patterns overall. Fever: China may be suggested for fevers that are a mix of high temperatures and then chills, with terrible sweats. The skin may become flushed and even sensitive to the touch. Digestive Disorders: The homeopathic remedy, China, is recommended for symptoms such as indigestion with terrible burping or a sensation that food swallowed is somehow stuck in the throat. There is often gas in the system, but it is difficult to expel for an unknown reason. There are often terrible bouts with diarrhea and the appetite is disturbed as a result of all of this. These symptoms may occur on their own or may come about as a result of gastroenteritis or gallbladder disorders. Headaches: There is usually a throbbing pain in the head that may have links to nosebleeds, liver disorders, or even facial neuralgia. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY PROFILE FOR CHINA: China is most commonly used as a homeopathic remedy for those who are idealistic and artistic in nature. They have difficulty in articulating their feelings, but they enjoy meaningful talks compared to idle chit chat. They tend to be very intense in nature, and this can even make them feel exhausted at times. All of this can cause them to feel depressed, violent, or simply intolerant at times. In extreme cases, they may even feel paranoid or mistreated. Their highly active imagination can lead them to become very focused on future plans and may even lead to constant fantasies.

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Homeopathy China

Cinchona / Peruvian bark Cinchona officinalis The source of this remedy is Peruvian bark, which was taken from South America to Europe by Jesuits in the 17th century. This bark is of particular historical significance for homeopaths, since quinine extracted from it became the subject of Hahnemann's first homeopathic proving. In 1790 he tested quinine on himself, and noticed that it caused symptoms similar to the malaria for which it was prescribed as a cure. He developed the remedy China, which has become a key treatment for malarial symptoms and exhaustion due to fluid loss or long-term illness. China is thought to work best for idealistic, artistic people. Despite problems articulating their feelings, they prefer meaningful talk to trivial chat, but their own intensity often tires them, causing irritability, laziness, depression, violence, or intolerance. Easily offended, they may feel paranoid and mistreated, or that they have been born unfortunate, as if the world is hostile to them. A highly active imagination can lead to a preoccupation with future plans and to egocentric, heroic fantasies that later cause embarrassment. Physical symptoms may be linked to weaknesses in the liver and digestive system and generally include a dislike of butter and other fatty foods, and cravings for alcohol and foods that are sweet or spicy. The remedy is used for exhaustion following illness or extreme fluid loss. China is also given for fever, insomnia, gastric upsets, and headaches. Uses China is used mainly for nervous exhaustion that results from a debilitating illness, weakness from breastfeeding, or an extreme loss of bodily fluids, for example, from sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea. This remedy is also good for the following: headaches that are better from applying firm pressure to the painful area but are worse with light touch, such as combing the hair; neuralgia; convulsions; dizziness;tinnitus (ringing in the ears); twitchy muscles associated with fatigue; and hemorrhages and nosebleeds. China is also given for profuse sweating, shivering, and flushing with or without fever. During sweats the person refuses to drink, but during chills wants to. The complexion appears yellowish and sallow, and the skin is very sensitive to the slightest touch. China is helpful for mental symptoms including lack of concentration, apathy and indifference, edginess, and uncharacteristic, angry outbursts. Sleep may be restless and difficult. People who need this remedy may have swollen ankles, indigestionthat is not relieved by burping, and a sensation of food being stuck behind the breastbone. Exhaustion - extreme lethargy, with weak, jumpy muscles, and oversensitivity to noises, smells, and touch. Fatigue can be due to extensive fluid loss caused by diarrhea, severe vomiting, or possibly breastfeeding. It can also be a result of anemia, possibly linked toblood loss or heavy menstrual flow, or to debilitating illness, such aschronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Insomnia - sleeplessness due to excited thoughts and heroic fantasies. Even the slightest noise disrupts sleep. The mind tends to be very clear in the evening and at night.

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Digestive disorders - the abdomen may feel bloated. Gas that is difficult to expel may cause pain or, alternatively, pain may remain even after expulsion of gas. There may be attacks of profuse, watery, painless diarrhea. The appetite may be disturbed, causing either great hunger at night or a complete loss of appetite which, however, returns after the first mouthful of a meal. A bitter taste in the mouth may arise from an unsettled stomach. In addition, China may be prescribed to treat digestive symptoms arising as a result of gastroenteritis and disorders of the gallbladder.