Homeopathic colchicum is prepared from the autumn crocus plant, Colchicum autumnale. The autum crocus plant also forms the basis for the gout medication colchicine. Homeopathic colchicum is used to treat arthritis and gout, ulcerative colitis, nausea, bronchitis and other conditions as determined by a trained homeopathic practitioner. Homeopathic preparations are generally safe and free of negative side effects.
Dilution
When homeopathic colchicum is prepared, it is diluted repeatedly until no molecules of the original plant substance remain. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), highly diluted homeopathic remedies are generally safe and unlikely to produce severe negative side effects.
Alcohol
Some homeopathic colchicum preparations contain alcohol and should be used with caution in children or adults who should not consume alcohol. There have, however, been no reports of negative side effects from the alcohol in homeopathic preparations, according to NCCAM.
Aggravation
People who use homeopathic remedies often find their symptoms worsen before they improve. In homeopathic terms, this worsening of symptoms is called a healing crisis or aggravation. A worsening of symptoms is not a negative side effect, but rather a sign that healing has begun.
Drug Interactions
There are no clinical studies reporting negative interactions between homeopathic colchicum and prescription medications. If you are taking prescription medications, however, talk with your doctor about all alternative and complementary therapies you are using.
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