Podophyllum (Podo.)
(May-apple)

Podophyllum is a frequent remedy for gastro-intestinal complaints.  It is used for  diarrhea, especially in children.  The diarrhea is explosive and profuse.

This remedy excellent is difficult dentition present, like in the homeopathic remedy Chamomilla.  In teething children, diarrhea occurs and is aggravated at 4 to 5 a.m., during teething, in hot weather, after eating acid fruits, and after eating or drinking. There are large quantities of watery diarrhea, that follows rumbling in the abdomen. Drinking milk results in an aggravation.  There are involuntary stools and a  sensation of weakness, emptiness or sinking after stool. Grinding of teeth at night.

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