Homeopathic Database

The remedy bryonia is made from Bryonia alba, a flowering, climbing vine. Also known as wild hops, this plant is actually a member of the cucumber family. But unlike the cucumbers you have growing in your backyard garden, all parts of this plant are poisonous. Even topical applications can cause painful blisters; internal use can be fatal.

But to a homeopath, this plant yields a remedy that is invaluable in treating motion sickness and conditions related to movement.

The Bryonia Physiology

Bryonia conditions are those related to (or caused by) movement. Any movement aggravates the bryonia person.

Another hallmark of a bryonia patient is thirst. Bryonia people are often described in homeopathic texts as “dry”. These are the souls who can drink several glasses of water during a meal.

Their “dryness” extends beyond their thirst, however. Bryonia folks have dry skin and are prone to chapped lips. They may have trouble passing stools and often suffer from constipation.

The Bryonia Personality

The bryonia personality is characterized by its whining, contemplative nature. These are the souls who talk endlessly about the way things “used to be”. They are always homesick for some other place and some other time.

Bryonia in Homeopathic Medicine

Bryonia is often employed after other remedies have stopped working. It is heavily used for conditions related to motion sickness.

Bryonia is also employed for arthritis and sports injuries. Muscle soreness, sprains and strains may all benefit from bryonia, especially after the acute injury phase has passed.