CHIMAPHILA

Homeopathy

CHIMAPHILA

Chimaphila umbellata
Prince’s pine, ground holly, pipsissewa, umbellate wintergreen.

Key Uses:

Men's complaints, such as enlarged prostate, urine retention, and a feeling that there is a ball in the pelvis

Urinary tract disorders, such as painful urination, obstructed urine flow, and cystitis with blood in the urine

Origin : Found in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Background : By the 19th century this native American remedy for sweating and fevers was adopted by European settlers for rheumatic pain and urinary problems.

Preparation : The whole, fresh plant, or aerial parts in flower, are steeped in alcohol.

Remedy Profile : Those who respond best to this remedy tend to feel restless and hot but seem unable to sweat. They tremble inwardly, yet are outwardly calm and stable.
Chimaphila is used chiefly for urinary tract problems such as painful urination and obstructed urine flow. It is given for cystitis with blood in the urine and great urging to urinate despite an empty bladder. In men it is also prescribed for an enlarged prostate, urine retention, and a feeling that there is a ball in the pelvis.

Symptoms Better : For walking.

Symptoms Worse : For cold and damp; for sitting on cold stone; on starting to urinate.