• Canchalagua is used extensively as a fever remedy and bitter tonic (Gentiana).

• Canchalagua has anti-malarial and antiseptic properties.

• Canchalagua is indicated in severe intermittent fevers of hot climates.

• Canchalagua is useful in influenza.

• A general sensation of soreness, as if bruised all over.

• A sensation of drops falling from and upon different spots.

• Marked periodicity of symptoms.

• It exhibits general debility and prostration, especially after fever.

• Great sensitiveness to touch and pressure.

• Constitution: Often suitable for individuals weakened by recurrent fevers or chronic ailments.

• Canchalagua acts profoundly on the blood and nervous system.

• Cachexia following chronic fevers.

• Irritability and restlessness.

• Apprehension and anxiety, especially during fever paroxysms.

• Difficulty concentrating; mental confusion.

• Apathy and indifference to surroundings.

• Fear of death, especially during paroxysms.

• Morose and taciturn disposition.

• Easily startled.

• Loss of memory.

• Great sadness and despondency.

• Headache, especially frontal, with throbbing pains.

• Vertigo, with a tendency to fall forward.

• Heaviness and fullness in the head.

• Burning in eyes.

• Photophobia; sensitive to light.

• Blurred vision.

• Sensation of sand in the eyes.

• Redness and inflammation of the conjunctiva.

• Buzzing in ears.

• Tinnitus, with various sounds.

• Diminished hearing.

• Coryza, with sneezing and watery discharge.

• Epistaxis (nosebleeds).

• Sore throat, with burning and dryness.

• Difficulty swallowing.

• Hoarseness.

• The face is flushed and hot during fever.

• Dryness of the nasal passages.

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• Cough, dry or with scanty expectoration.

• Oppression of the chest.

• Difficult breathing.

• Palpitations, especially during fever.

• Weak and rapid pulse.

• Soreness and bruised feeling in the chest.

• Dyspnea, worse on exertion.

• Stitching pains in the chest.

• Cough provoked by tickling in the throat.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Loss of appetite.

• Bitter taste in the mouth.

• Abdominal pain, especially in the region of the liver and spleen.

• Diarrhea or constipation.

• Heaviness and distention in the abdomen.

• Flatulence.

• Tenderness in the epigastric region.

• Thirst during fever.

• Frequent urination.

• Burning sensation during urination.

• Scanty, dark urine.

• Urine may be albuminous.

• Increased or decreased libido.

• Menses may be irregular or suppressed in women weakened by chronic fever.

• Testicular pain or swelling.

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• Canchalagua acts profoundly on the skin and mucous membranes.

• Often indicated in individuals with a history of chronic skin eruptions and catarrhal conditions.

• A sense of general malaise and debility can be present.

• Irritability and restlessness.

• A tendency towards anxiety, especially related to health.

• Difficulty concentrating; mental fog.

• Low spirits, bordering on mild depression.

• Soreness and bruised feeling in the limbs.

• Weakness and trembling of the extremities.

• Aching pains in the joints.

• Coldness of the hands and feet.

• Stiffness of the neck.

• Back pain, worse on motion.

• Gouty pains in the toes.

• The skin is dry and hot during fever.

• Eruptions may appear during fever.

• Pruritus, without eruptions.

• Restless sleep.

• Insomnia, especially after fever.

• Anxious dreams.

• Profuse sweating during sleep.

• Unrefreshing sleep.

• Evening.

• Night.

• Damp weather.

• Motion.

• Touch.

• Pressure.

• Cold air.

• Lying down.

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• Rest.

• Open air.

• Warm applications.

• Warm food and drinks.

• Gentle massage.

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• Complementary remedies: China, Arsenicum album.

• Comparisons: Gentiana, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Arnica montana, Bryonia, Nux vomica.

• Canchalagua is useful in cases where China fails to relieve post-malarial debility.

• Consider Canchalagua after quinine abuse.

• Canchalagua can be used intercurrently with other remedies for intermittent fever.

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• Warmth. Rest. Open air.

• Coryza with watery discharge. Nasal congestion. Sneezing.

• Cough, dry and hacking, worse at night. Shortness of breath.

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• Palpitations, especially with anxiety.

• Loss of appetite. Nausea. Abdominal bloating and discomfort.

• Frequent urination. Burning sensation during urination.

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• Sulphur, Arsenicum album.

• Camphor.

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• Eryngium aquaticum, Gentiana lutea, Sarsaparilla.