The components of the drugs that homeopathy uses are taken from nature, no synthetics. All that is accessible to man becomes the basis of the drug substance. Among these substances are also very unusual in origin, for example, sepia. Homeopathy indications for the use of this remedy is very extensive, and the substance itself is quite interesting.
Turning
A common underwater inhabitant with a funny name lives on the bottom of the sea - cuttlefish. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans, hiding at the bottom. And people are carefully studying people like her, and have already found out that there are about 30 species of cuttlefish, some of which can be eaten. And there is cuttlefish, which is used in alternative medicine. It is called medicinal cuttlefish. Not so long ago, a cuttlefish shell and the contents of an ink bag were used as a medicine. Today, it is ink that has become a substance widely used by homeopathy for medicinal purposes. And the scientific name of this marine inhabitant of Sepia gave the name to the homeopathic component - sepia.
Once upon a time there was an artist
An unusual natural component is sepia. Indications for homeopathy include extensive ones, including using cuttlefish ink in the treatment of many conditions. The history of the appearance of this natural component in the arsenal of alternative medicine is also interesting.
Once upon a time there lived one artist, his name, unfortunately, did not survive in history. And his friend was the founder of homeopathy, Christian Hahnemann. The artist was very ill, his weakness and malaise did not allow him to live a full life, and no matter how he was treated, whatever the doctors and friend of Christians prescribed, nothing helped. But once Hahnemann visited the workshop where the patient worked. The homeopath drew attention to the fact that cuttlefish ink was used as one of the paints, and so that they would not dry out, the artist constantly smoked a brush with this paint in his mouth. Then such a paint was very common and was considered completely harmless. But Hahnemann suddenly realized that perhaps the regular use of cuttlefish ink inside was the cause of the artist’s malaise. He advised a friend to rinse the brush in water so that the ink does not get into the body. The artist followed the advice of a friend and after a while he felt much better. And Hahnemann included the contents of the cuttlefish ink bag in the arsenal of components, giving him the name Sepia (homeopathy). Indications for use of this new substance have been investigated and received a huge field of activity.
How does the substance work?
In terms of biological composition, cuttlefish ink is a storehouse of useful substances - vitamins, amino acids involved in cholesterol metabolism. But in the same life product of the marine inhabitant there is also poison, with which cuttlefish scare away predators hunting for it. That is why homeopathy preparations containing cuttlefish ink extract should be used with extreme caution. What processes in the body can cause sepia? Indications for homeopathy for the use of this substance are the same as manifested when taking this component in sufficiently large doses:
- spasm of blood vessels and increased sweating;
- cold feet and ardor in the hands;
- inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, manifested by the release of greenish pus;
- the occurrence of nosebleeds, even with a slight mechanical effect;
- on the skin appear a herpetic type of rash and dark spots;
- joints weaken, flatfoot may develop;
- oppression of mood, then the patient feels fear, turning into emptiness and indifference.
A feature of therapy with homeopathic medicines is that it uses those substances that are capable of causing the same reaction of the body that is manifested during the illness. And therefore, knowing how sepia can affect a person in large doses, practicing homeopaths calculate the indications for its use in certain diseases.
When is Sepia appointed?
Like any homeopathic substance, cuttlefish ink extract is used in certain concentrations. The calculation is carried out in the number of drops of the drug per 100 ml of pure water. For example, 200 drops of ink per 100 ml of water will be labeled Sepia 200. Homeopathy shows the following indications for the use of such a high concentration of this substance:
- leucorrhoea (leukorrhea);
- Gospel disease (jaundice);
- stomach ache;
- sinus inflammation;
- gonorrhea;
- dyspepsia;
- constipation (long time);
- fetid runny nose (ozena);
- toothache;
- itching (pruritus);
- whooping cough;
- hemorrhage (apoplexy);
- defecation disorders (the so-called "sheep’s stool");
- nosebleeds;
- pleurisy;
- psoriasis;
- spasms of the anus;
- cracks in the anus and rectum;
- lip cancer
- ozena;
- lip cancer
- rectal cancer;
- phimosis.
For the concentration of the Sepia 30 preparation, homeopathy indications for use determine the following:
- alcohol withdrawal;
- alopecia;
- amenorrhea;
- warts;
- herpetic eruptions;
- dermatomycosis;
- dysmenorrhea;
- cysts, tumors, and ovarian cancer;
- condylomas
- prolapse of the uterus;
- pitiriasis (pink lichen);
- ptosis of the upper eyelid;
- seborrhea;
- toxicosis of pregnant women;
- tonsillitis;
- uterine tone;
- trichophytosis (ringworm);
- chloasma;
- cold allergy;
- cystitis;
- eczema;
- enuresis.
Sepia helps with a lot of female problems, ranging from appearance (acne, acne, skin rashes, pigmentation) to toxicosis of pregnant women or omission of the uterus.
If the drug cannot be used
The lowest dosage (potency) of the Sepia preparation is 6. Homeopathy offers indications for the use of such small doses of the drug mainly for women who are planning to become a mother or for older women in order to improve their well-being in menopause. But even such an insignificant concentration of the drug has a contraindication to use - individual intolerance to the drug - cuttlefish ink extracts. Perhaps an increase in the action of the substance with improper dosage selection. Then you need to visit the homeopath to reduce the dose or the number of doses.
Some features
One of the female remedies for alternative medicine is sepia. Homeopathy most often sees indications for the use of a product from the sea in the female sphere - beauty, appearance, hormonal balance - the area of use of cuttlefish ink. But for men, it sometimes becomes a necessary ingredient in the treatment of natural medicine. Sometimes this remedy is indicated for children. But before prescribing sepia to a child, a homeopath must make sure that he absolutely has no contraindications to such a drug. There is a peculiarity of the use of sepia - half an hour before a meal, hold the drug for a while in your mouth, then swallow it.
Psychotype Sepia
Homeopathy does not work with any particular disease. The subject of her work is the whole organism - its bodily and spiritual essence. And for each drug that uses alternative medicine, a psychotype of people is defined. Sepia is most often a woman, thin, black-haired, with an unhealthy icteric complexion. Although such a psychotype can be found among men and children - lazy, depressed, often angry and dissatisfied with the world around them, loving loneliness and paying little attention to others, even to relatives and friends. Such people often suffer from headaches, pathological processes occurring in the genital area, they have active sweating, an unhealthy complexion.
Treatment Reviews
Definitely a female substance - cuttlefish ink - sepia. Homeopathy indications for use (reviews of the remedy will be slightly lower) determines most often in the treatment of female problems. Therefore, the responses about this interesting substance are left mainly by the fair sex. Many women thank Sepia for helping with painful periods - the pain subsides. There are also a lot of reviews that cuttlefish ink causes profuse sweating, women complain that they have to change clothes very often, almost every two to three hours, although many did not know such a problem before taking sepia. There are reviews that cuttlefish ink helped get rid of cysts on the ovaries and chest. The process, according to the patients who took this drug, was quite long - at least 3-4 months, the dose was gradually increased by the doctors, reaching a potency of 1000. But at the same time, as a side effect, the hair falls out very much - these are also complaints of many women. There are results described by patients that the skin has cleansed, acne and age spots have disappeared. Based on the reviews, it can be concluded that Sepia is an effective homeopathic medicine, but it is rather difficult to choose in the right dosage, and it causes problematic side effects.
Proper, adequately selected treatment with sepia and other homeopathic remedies can relieve many problems with appearance and health.