Cocculus: Homeopathic classic for motion sickness

Quick overview: Frequently asked questions and answers

What is Cocculus and what is it used for? Cocculus is a homeopathic remedy obtained from the seeds of the plant Anamirta cocculus. It is mainly used to treat motion sickness, dizziness and nausea.

Is Cocculus suitable for children? Yes, Cocculus can also be used in children, especially for motion sickness and sleep disorders. However, the dosage should be adjusted to the child’s age and weight.

Which potencies of Cocculus are commonly used? The low-dose potencies D6 and D12 are recommended for self-treatment. The homeopathic remedy can be taken in the form of globules, tablets or drops.

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Cocculus: Classic homeopathic remedy against motion sickness

The homeopathic medicine Cocculus is made from the dried fruits of Anamirta cocculus. This shrub is also called Indian myrtle and grows in Southeast Asia.

The red, grape-shaped fruits, also called coccygeal seeds, contain a number of alkaloids as well as the convulsive poison picrotoxin. This has an stimulating effect on certain parts of the central nervous system, which when consumed can lead to increased sweat and saliva production, cramps, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

In the form of a homeopathic medicine, Cocculus is intended to act, according to the principle of similars, against precisely the complaints that the ingredients of the plant normally cause.

Key symptoms for the use of Cocculus

Treatment with the homeopathic medicine Cocculus is recommended for the following main symptoms:

• Travel and seasickness when travelling in all means of transport (car, train, bus, ship, plane)

• Dizziness with nausea and palpitations

• Nausea just from the smell of food

• Sensitivity to noise, sound and cold

• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

• Trembling and chattering teeth

• Vertigo, feeling of drunkenness

• nervous exhaustion

• Headache with dizziness and feeling of weakness

• Dizziness when looking at moving objects

• Exhaustion due to jet lag, shift work

• cramp-like menstrual pain and heavy menstrual bleeding

• depressive moods

Areas of application of Cocculus

Important areas of application for Cocculus are: nausea, especially motion sickness and morning sickness, as well as dizziness and movement disorders.

Cocculus is also used for all complaints that occur due to lack of sleep or jet lag, such as headaches, sleep disorders, depressive moods and a general feeling of weakness with tremors and cramps.

Cocculus can also be used as a supportive treatment for Meniere’s disease, a disorder of the balance organ.

Cocculus D6 and D12 – or as a complex remedy

For self-treatment with Cocculus, the low-dose potencies D6 and D12 are particularly recommended. The homeopathic remedy is available in the form of globules, tablets or drops.

• Adults take five globules, five drops or one tablet three times a day.

• Due to their lower body weight, children only receive three globules, three drops or half a tablet each.

• The tiny, sweet-tasting globules are particularly suitable for small children and babies. Small children take two globules each. Babies only receive one globule each.

Alternatively, the appropriate number of drops of the homeopathic solution or tablet portions can be given dissolved in water.

The exact dosage can be found in the package leaflet.

Risks and side effects

According to the package insert, no side effects are known to date. Existing symptoms may worsen temporarily (initial worsening). In this case, the medicine should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted for advice.

Higher potencies upon request

Sometimes it is also advisable to administer higher potencies, such as Cocculus C30 or even higher. When administering high potencies, however, you should always ask a homeopathic specialist for advice beforehand. You can also get information about the dosage from pharmacies.

If symptoms improve, the number of doses can be reduced to twice or once a day. Treatment should be stopped as soon as the symptoms disappear.

Cocculus is not only used as a single remedy, but also in complex medicines. In this case, several homeopathic active ingredients are combined. Cocculus in combination with

is used to treat dizziness and balance disorders.

Cocculus: Similar remedies

The following homeopathic medicines have a similar drug picture to Cocculus and can therefore be used as a supplement or alternative to treatment:

Tabacum

The homeopathic medicine made from the leaves of the tobacco plant is also used for dizziness with a tendency to collapse, as well as nausea and vomiting. Morning sickness and motion sickness as well as acute diarrhea and constipation are also among the areas of application.

Theridion curassavicum

Theridion curassavicum is made from the dried body of the poisonous fire spider. It promises to be effective against chronic dizziness, as well as sensitivity to noise, anxiety and insomnia.

Like Cocculus and Tabacum, Theridion curassavicum is also one of the homeopathic remedies for seasickness. In addition, Theridion curassavicum is also considered an important remedy for migraines.

Silver nitrate

Silver nitrate is also used in homeopathy for overstimulation of the nervous system with signs of restlessness, anxiety and dizziness. It is also recommended for nervous disorders of the digestive tract with severe flatulence and diarrhea.

Nux vomica

Nuxetus is also said to help with nausea, headaches and stress symptoms such as sleep disorders and tinnitus.