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Remedy

Abrotanum (southernwood)

Artemisia abrotanum

Botanical illustration of Abrotanum

A classic remedy for marasmus and wasting — weight loss and emaciation despite a good appetite, with weakness, irritability, and poor absorption of nourishment.

Key indications

  • Emaciation and weight loss despite eating well
  • Ravenous appetite with continued wasting, especially of the legs
  • Weakness, chilliness, and dry, loose-hanging skin
  • Irritable, cross, and anxious with digestive complaints
Worse from

Cold damp air, suppressed discharges, after eating

Better from

Warmth, motion, free discharges

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.