KEY SYMPTOMS
Moods swing between overexcitement and paranoia, out-of-body experiences, burning pain in the urethra, “opening and shutting” sensations in the head.

REMEDY PROFILE
The behavior of those who benefit most from Cannabis ind. alternates between sweet and gentle, and desperate or even paranoid. Typical physical symptoms include a marked increase in appetite and thirst, especially for sweet foods and cold drinks. Cannabis ind. is prescribed primarily to treat abnormal psychological states, such as confusion, disorientation, loss of memory, overexcitement, unwarranted fears, or paranoia. The remedy is also given for physical conditions such as headaches, urinary-tract infections, and pain in the legs.

SOURCE DETAILS
ORIGIN
Native to China and central western Asia, but now grown worldwide, although usually subject to legal restrictions.

BACKGROUND
Important in cultures such as ancient Egypt, China, and India, as a strong analgesic, sedative, and anti-inflammatory.

PREPARATION
The flowering tops and seeds are finely chopped, macerated in alcohol for ten days, then filtered, diluted, and succussed.

COMMON NAMES
Marijuana, hashish, cannabis, Indian hemp, bhang bhanga.