Acalypha indica MT

In homoeopathy, Acalypha indica MT is used mainly for incipient phthisis but it also covers dry cough with blood or low-grade fever, diarrhoea, jaundice and certain symptoms similar to tuberculosis of lungs. It has effect on arresting rectal haemorrhage, which is different from bacillary dysentery or blood discharge of a person suffering from haemorrhoids. In phyto-therapy it is reported as substitute for Senega. Useful in bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma. A very recent study has showed statistically significant (p<0.001) analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Acalypha indica in mice.

Reference

1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.