CEANOTHUS

Homeopathy

CEANOTHUS

Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey tea.

Key Uses:

Lethargy, with swelling, tenderness, and pain in the spleen

Nervous excitement with chilliness

Serious blood or lymph disorders, such as leukemia or Hodgkin's disease

Origin : Native to eastern North America.

Background : Native Americans used the root to make a tea for fevers, catarrh, and sore throats. During the Revolutionary War, the leaves were used as a substitute for tea.

Preparation : The dried leaves are steeped in alcohol, diluted, and succussed.

Remedy Profile : Ceanothus is most suitable for people who feel apathetic and lack energy. They may be depressed by a fear of being unable to work due to illness.
The classic symptom picture is one of lethargy, with swelling, tenderness, and pain in the spleen. There may be such deep pain on the left side of the body that it is impossible to lie on this side. Further symptoms include palpitations, chilliness, a right-sided headache, and shortness of breath. The symptoms may be associated with serious blood or lymph disorders such as leukemia or Hodgkin’s disease. The remedy is also used for those who experience great nervous excitement, with chilliness and a loss of appetite. Their nerves may be so badly shaken that they can barely hold a knife and fork.They may find it difficult to sleep, and may experience dreams of snakes and robbers.

Symptoms Better : For warm weather.

Symptoms Worse : For cold, damp weather; for movement; for lying on the left side.