The homeopathic remedy bryonia (Bryonia alba) is derived from a perennial climbing vine that grows
wild in southern Europe in woods and
vineyards and cultivated in the United States. Another species, Bryonica diocia, is used to make
homeopathic remedy as well. Bryonia is also known as wild bryony, white bryony
and wild hops.
The medicinal value of bryonia was known to the ancient
Greeks, who used the root as a substance to induce vomiting. Accidental ingestion
of the root can cause tissue inflammation, severe vomiting and violent diarrhea,
all symptoms that the homeopathic version can ease. Unlike belladonna, bryonia
is best used in conditions that develop slowly, such as rheumatoid arthritis
and other arthritic disorders.
Types of pain: That can be treated with Bryonia
- Toothache
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Neuralgias
- Headache
- Fibromyalgia
- Colic
- Backache
Indications and Dosing for Bryonia
Bryonia remedies are available in tincture, granule,
powder and tablet forms. Tablets are the most common form. If taking a tablet,
place it under the tongue and allow it to dissolve.
Toothache: Bryonia is indicated when the teeth feel too
long; when movement and hot food and drinks make the pain worse; when the pain
is alleviated by lying down on the painful side; and when the affected area is
pressed. Take 30c every five minutes up to 10 doses.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This remedy can help those who
experience greater pain with small movements and with the arrival of cold, dry
weather and less pain when pressure is applied to the affected sites. Take 6c four
times daily for up to two weeks.
Headache: Indicated for splitting or bursting head pain
that gets worse with the slightest motion, noise, light and eye movement. Patients
best suited for bryonia are very irritable and like to be left alone.
Fibromyalgia: This pain, in the neck, limbs and back, is
worse with movement and when there are dry, cold east winds. Pain improves when
pressure is applied for the affected sites. Take 30c every three hours for up
to two days.
Colic: The child prefers to lie very still because
movement makes the pain worse. If using the 30c formulation, give two to three
times daily until improvement occurs. If using the 6c formulation, give one dose
every hour for up to six doses, then reduce frequency when improvement occurs.
Bursitis: The pain worsens with heat or the slightest
movement. Take 30c four times a day for up to seven days.
Lower Back Pain: Bryonia is helpful for back pain caused by overexertion. The pain typically appears in cold, dry weather and is worse with the slightest movement. The back feels bruised and is very sensitive to touch. Take 6c four times for up to 10 days.
When taken by
mouth: Bryonia is LIKELY UNSAFE for anyone to use. Even in low doses, the root
can cause many side effects, including dizziness, vomiting, convulsions, bloody
diarrhea, nervous excitement, and kidney damage. Larger doses of the root may
cause fatal poisoning. Eating the berries of the bryonia plant can cause death.
As few as 40 berries can be fatal in an adult.
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