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Remedy

Cina (wormseed)

Artemisia cina

Botanical illustration of Cina

A remedy for irritable, restless children with intestinal worms, night-time restlessness, teeth grinding in sleep, and involuntary urination. The child is peevish, does not want to be touched or looked at, and picks or rubs at the nose.

Key indications

  • Bedwetting or restless sleep tied to worm infestation
  • Grinding of teeth at night, picking or boring at the nose
  • Irritable child who does not want to be touched or carried
  • Ravenous hunger soon after eating
Worse from

Night, being touched or looked at, worms, full moon

Better from

Mid-moon cycles, food, being carried

Suggested dosage

200C once daily for two weeks; retreat if worm symptoms return.

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.