Remedy

Cinchona Officinalis (Peruvian bark)

Cinchona officinalis

Botanical illustration of Cinchona Officinalis

The classic remedy for exhaustion and anemia following blood loss or any draining fluid loss — hemorrhage, heavy periods, prolonged nursing, or chronic diarrhea. Marked weakness with ringing in the ears, pallor, and sensitivity to touch, drafts, and the slightest exertion.

Key indications

  • Best for: Anemia and exhaustion after fluid loss, including blood loss, heavy menses, diarrhea or breastfeeding
  • Ringing in the ears with weakness and pallor
  • Oversensitivity to touch, noise, and drafts
  • Bloating and gas that does not relieve, despite the weakness
Worse from

Loss of fluids, touch, drafts, cold, night

Better from

Hard pressure, bending double, warmth, fasting briefly

Suggested dosage

200C 1-2 times daily during recovery; taper as strength rebuilds.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

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.