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Alstonia constricta, commonly known as Bitter Bark or Native Quinine Bark, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the bark of a tree native to Australia (New South Wales and Queensland). Closely related in effect to Alstonia Scholaris, this medicine is especially useful for digestive weakness, debility, and post-illness recovery, particularly when associated with diarrhea, malabsorption, or pelvic disturbances. It is known for its tonic and anti-debilitative action, particularly in cases of low fever, lienteria, and postpartum exhaustion.

Common Names: Bitter Bark, Native Quinine Bark

SBL's Alstonia constricta can be helpful in the following conditions:

Digestive Debility and Malabsorption
o Beneficial in cases of digestive weakness with a dirty white-coated tongue, especially at the base.
o Food appears to remain undigested in the stomach for long periods.
o Useful when there is a persistent "gone" feeling in the stomach or abdomen.

Diarrhea and Lienteria
o Especially beneficial in diarrhea with undigested food, occurring immediately after eating.
o Suitable for patients who must leave the table before finishing a meal due to sudden bowel urges.
o Manages chronic diarrhea associated with weakness and poor assimilation.

General Debility and Low Fevers
o Alstonia constricta helps in giving strength in cases of post-febrile exhaustion or low-grade fevers with fatigue.
o Supports recovery after overmedication or digestive overload, such as after excess iron intake.

Postpartum Fatigue and Pelvic Complaints
o Addresses uterine debility, leucorrhoea, and bearing-down sensations worse on walking.
o Beneficial in cases of excessive lactation-related exhaustion and postpartum fatigue.
o Relieves dragging sensations in the hypogastrium and swelling or discomfort in the right ovarian region.

Palpitations and Nervous Restlessness
o Assists sudden awakening with violent heart palpitations and throbbing of blood vessels.
o Associated with numbness of the tongue and internal restlessness.
o Palpitations worsened by exertion, improved by lying down.

Nausea and Vomiting
o Relieves nausea, especially worse in the morning before breakfast or at irregular times.
o Nausea often linked to reflex irritation from pelvic organ disturbances.