What is Colchicum used for?

Colchicine is an alkaloid and is used medicinally as a gout suppressant, in the treatment of Familial Mediterranean Fever, in veterinary science as an antineoplastic, and in genetic research.

Is Colchicum the same as colchicine?

The plant colchicum contains the alkaloid known as colchicine. Colchicine affects the way the body responds to uric acid crystals, which reduces swelling and pain. As a drug, it is therefore used to treat gout and a certain inherited disease called familial Mediterranean fever.

What flower does colchicine come from?

Colchicine is one of the oldest remedies still in use today. It is derived from the bulb-like corms of the Colchicum autumnale plant, also known as autumn crocus.

Where does Colchicum grow?

Grow colchicum bulbs purchased from the local garden center in late summer in well-drained soil in full to part sun. The sunnier the location for colchicums, the less likely they will flop over when flowering. Amend the soil well with compost. Plant bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep spaced 6 to 12 inches apart.

Does colchicine reduce uric acid?

Colchicine works by decreasing swelling and lessening the build up of uric acid crystals that cause pain in the affected joint(s). This medication is also used to prevent attacks of pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by a certain inherited disease (familial Mediterranean fever).

What is the family of colchicum?

Colchicaceae
Naked ladies/Family
Colchicum, genus of flowering plants in the family Colchicaceae, consisting of about 30 species of herbs native to Eurasia. The stemless, crocuslike flowers bloom in autumn, and some are variously called autumn crocus and meadow saffron.

Which part of Indian colchicum is used as drug?

The bulb-like corms of C. autumnale contain colchicine, a useful drug with a narrow therapeutic index.

What is the family of Colchicum?

Is Colchicum a bulb?

Colchicum is a perennial bulb that is easy to plant which will flower year after year. Plant the bulbs from July to September more or less 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) deep, keeping the bulbs at equal intervals.

How deep should colchicum bulbs be planted?

Planting colchicum Colchicum is a perennial bulb that is easy to plant which will flower year after year. Plant the bulbs from July to September more or less 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) deep, keeping the bulbs at equal intervals. Colchicum is a type of plant that is perfect for ground cover.

How do you divide Colchicum?

One thing to know about dividing colchicum: The bulbs are often very deep. To avoid splitting the clump and potentially destroying the corm, dig straight down and deeply to get underneath the growth. Then gently lift the clump out. The corms tease apart easily after you knock the dirt off.

Quels sont les avantages de Colchicum?

Parmi ceux-ci, Colchicum est très utile en présence des crises aigües, lorsque la crise de la goutte est circonscrite au niveau du gros orteil ou du talon avec des tiraillements, des articulations gonflées, une douleur insupportable au toucher ou une hyperesthésie au contact léger.

Combien de granules pour une crise de goutte?

Dans la crise de goutte et les douleurs articulaires, en basse dilution, 5 CH, par exemple, 3 granules toutes les heures, espacer dès amélioration. Sur le terrain uratique et en prévention des crises ultérieures, en moyenne à haute dilution (9 à 15 CH) en prises espacées, par exemple 10 granules en une prise ou une dose une fois par semaine.

Comment soigner la goutte?

Soigner la goutte par homéopathie. Intensément douloureuse, la goutte est une forme d’arthrite inflammatoire. Elle est caractérisée par des crises récurrentes de douleurs vives ressenties au niveau d’une ou plusieurs articulations. Ces accès, particulièrement, douloureux sont susceptibles d’affecter toutes les articulations (les chevilles,…