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What is anamirta cocculus used for?

Uses. Its crushed seeds are an effective pediculicide (anti-lice) and are also traditionally used to stun fish or as a pesticide. In pharmacology, it is known as Cocculus Indicus.

Which drug is obtained from the berries of anamirta cocculus?

The fruit and especially the seed contain picrotoxin, a very strong poison. Picrotoxin has been used intravenously as an antidote against poisoning by barbiturates and morphine. However, the safe therapeutic dose range is very narrow.

Where does cocculus indicus come from?

Plants belonging to the species called Anamirta paniculata bear fruits that are generally called Cocculus indicus or the Indian cockle. Plants belonging to the species are lofty, wooded, climbers that are native to eastern regions of India as well as the Malay Archipelago.

What is the best homeopathic medicine for vertigo?

The homeopathic remedy Cocculus is often recommended for the treatment of vertigo, especially when it is a result of motion sickness.

How do you take cocculus indicus?

Adults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.

How do you dissolve a Picrotoxin?

Picrotoxin is sparingly soluble in aqueous buffers. For maximum solubility in aqueous buffers, picrotoxin should first be dissolved in DMSO and then diluted with the aqueous buffer of choice. Picrotoxin has a solubility of approximately 0.25 mg/ml in a 1:3 solution of DMSO:PBS (pH 7.2) using this method.

What is cocculus indicus?

Cocculus indicus is one of the most commonly used medicines for motion sickness, including carsickness and seasickness. Patients are dizzy and have a headache. They may vomit or experience diarrhea. They will feel weak, tremulous, empty, or hollow. The thought or smell of food exacerbates the condition.

How often can you take cocculus indicus?

Adults- Take 4 or 6 Tablets by mouth, three times daily or as suggested by physician. Children 2 years and older- take 1/2 the adult dose.

Is cocculus good for vertigo?

What is the best vitamin for vertigo?

Research published August 2020 in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, describes the benefit of taking both vitamin D and calcium twice a day to decrease a recurrence of vertigo for individuals predisposed to experiencing this disconcerting and sometimes dangerous physiologic symptom.