Chimaphila is used very specifically in acute homeopathic treatment. Known to affect the urinary tract it is used extensively to treat prostate enlargement or inflammation in men.

Whenever there is frequent urging and urine is retained (slow stream) in a male with actual or suspected benign prostate enlargement strongly consider this remedy.

Always consult your health care professional to ensure the problem is not more serious that enlargement especially if the condition does not improve.

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Frequent urging to urinate

Sensation of a ball in the perineum (i.e. between root of penis and anus)

Urine retained, slow difficult urination

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Prostate enlargement or inflammation