Two pillules contain: Ignatia 30c. Other Ingredients: Lactose, Sucrose.
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This product is a Bach flower remedy. See the complete scientific monograph for more information.
This is a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, diarrhea would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes diarrhea when taken in high doses.
Practitioners of homeopathy believe that more dilute preparations are more potent. Many homeopathic preparations are so diluted that they contain little or no active ingredient. Therefore, most homeopathic products are not expected to have any pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or other harmful effects. Any beneficial effects are controversial and cannot be explained by current scientific methods.
Dilutions of 1 to 10 are designated by an "X." So a 1X dilution = 1:10, 3X=1:1000; 6X=1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 1 to 100 are designated by a "C." So a 1C dilution = 1:100; 3C = 1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 24X or 12C or more contain zero molecules of the original active ingredient.
Homeopathic products are permitted for sale in the US due to legislation passed in 1938 sponsored by a homeopathic physician who was also a Senator. The law still requires that the FDA allow the sale of products listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. However, homeopathic preparations are not held to the same safety and effectiveness standards as conventional medicines. For more information, see the Homeopathy monograph.
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Ignatia 30c. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of Ignatius bean.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Ignatia 30c. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Ignatia 30c. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Ignatia 30c. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, Ignatius bean is generally regarded as unsafe for use.
Any benefits of therapy may not outweigh the risk of toxicity. Ignatius bean 30-50 mg, which contains approximately 5 mg of strychnine, can cause restlessness, anxiety, heightened sense perception, enhanced reflexes, equilibrium disorders, painful back and neck stiffness, twitching, spasms of jaw and neck muscles, myoglobinuric renal failure, rhabdomyolysis, extreme muscle tension, and agitation and difficulty breathing after respiratory spasms (55854). Seizures have been reported to occur within 15 minutes of Ignatius bean ingestion (17). Taking Ignatius bean at a dose of 1-2 grams can be fatal (18). Most deaths occur within 3-6 hours of ingestion and are due to respiratory and subsequent cardiac arrest, anoxic brain damage, or multiple organ failure secondary to hyperthermia (18,505).
Long-term consumption of Ignatius bean can cause strychnine accumulation, particularly in individuals with liver damage. Chronic use can cause death after a period of weeks (18).
By inhalation, Ignatius bean has been reported to cause seizures (17).
Cardiovascular ...Orally, Ignatius bean 1-2 grams has been reported to cause fatal cardiac arrest within 3-6 hours of ingestion (55853,55855).
Endocrine ...Orally, Ignatius bean 1-2 grams has been reported to cause hyperthermia resulting in multiple organ failure within 3-6 hours of ingestion (18,505).
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, Ignatius bean 30-50 mg, which contains approximately 5 mg of strychnine, has been reported to cause rhabdomyolysis, painful back and neck stiffness, spasms of jaw and neck muscles, and extreme muscle tension (55854).
Neurologic/CNS
...Orally, Ignatius bean 30-50 mg, which contains approximately 5 mg of strychnine, has been reported to cause restlessness, anxiety, heightened sense perception, enhanced reflexes, and twitching.
It has also been reported to cause seizures within 15 minutes of ingestion (55854). Taking 1-2 grams of Ignatius bean has been reported to cause death due to anoxic brain damage (18,505).
By inhalation, Ignatius bean has been reported to cause seizures within 5 minutes (17).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, Ignatius bean 30-50 mg, which contains approximately 5 mg of strychnine, has been reported to cause respiratory acidosis and difficulty breathing due to respiratory spasms (55854).
Renal ...Orally, Ignatius bean has been associated with myoglobinuric renal failure (55854).
Other ...Orally, Ignatius bean 1-2 grams can be fatal. Most deaths occur 3-6 hours after exposure and occur from respiratory and cardiac arrest, anoxic brain damage, or multiple organ failure due to hyperthermia (55853). Chronic use of lower doses of Ignatius bean has been reported to cause death after a period of weeks (55853).
