Cocculus

The exhaustion remedy – for sleep deprivation, nausea, dizziness and caring for others.

Overview

Cocculus is the leading remedy for exhaustion from lack of sleep, overwork, night waking and caring for others. It is a classic remedy for new parents, carers, shift workers and anyone depleted from long periods without rest. It also addresses nausea, motion sickness, dizziness, and weakness brought on by fatigue.

When to Think of This Remedy

• Exhaustion from waking at night to care for a baby or loved one
• Motion sickness with nausea, dizziness or vertigo
• Weakness from lack of sleep or long-term fatigue
• Morning sickness with tiredness and aversion to food smells
• Jet lag or disturbed sleep routines
• Dizziness or faintness from lack of rest or nourishment

Mental & Emotional Picture

• Overwhelmed from caretaking or responsibility
• Mentally foggy, slow or drained
• Anxious from fatigue and sleep loss
• Emotionally sensitive and easily upset

Physical Indicators

• Nausea made worse by the sight or smell of food
• Dizziness, vertigo or spaced-out feeling
• Fatigue after nights of broken sleep
• Chills, trembling, weakness
• Motion sickness (car, boat, plane)
• Nausea not always relieved by vomiting

Modalities

Better: Rest, lying quietly, fresh air
Worse: Lack of sleep, caring for others, motion, food smells, noise

Perfect For

• New mums and dads
• People caring for sick family members
• Shift workers, night-duty fatigue
• Motion sickness and vertigo
• Exhaustion with nausea
• Morning sickness with tiredness

Educational use only. Not medical advice. Please consult a homeopath or medical professional for chronic, severe or uncertain conditions.