About
Carcinosinum is a deep-acting nosode prepared from cancerous tissue. It is a major constitutional remedy, especially for individuals with a strong family history of cancer or suppressed emotions. It addresses a wide range of chronic physical and mental ailments stemming from a fundamental state of stress and perfectionism.
Keynotes
Strong family history of cancer, diabetes, or tuberculosis. Intense perfectionism and a strong desire for order. Craving for chocolate, salt, or eggs. History of severe suppression (emotional or physical). Marked sensitivity to reprimand. Restless feet in bed.
Constitution
Often fair-skinned, blue-eyed, with many moles or nevi. Intelligent, sensitive, artistic, and perfectionistic individuals. Children who are precocious but anxious. Those with a strong family history of serious illness.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Anxiety, perfectionism, insomnia, restlessness, recurrent infections, headaches, asthma, digestive disorders, growing pains, warts, moles, tumors
● Mental Symptoms
Perfectionism, fear of failure, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, fastidiousness, suppressed emotions, artistic or musical sensitivity, history of abuse or domination, desire for travel and change, restlessness.
● Physical Symptoms
General weakness and fatigue, insomnia, headaches (often occipital), asthma (worse during sleep), chronic tonsillitis, warts and moles, nevi, growing pains in legs, digestive upsets, backaches, palpitations.
Uses
Chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety disorders, insomnia, behavioral issues in children (e.g., ADHD), asthma, eczema, recurrent tonsillitis, cancer prophylaxis, managing effects of past trauma or suppression.
Modalities
Worse: From exertion, cold, during sleep, from reprimand, before menses. Better: From sea air, travel, change of scenery, gentle motion, music, lying on abdomen.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
30C, 200C, 1M, 10M, 50M, CM
Recommended Dosage
Typically used in high potencies (200C and above) infrequently, as prescribed by a qualified homeopath. Low potencies (30C) may be used more frequently for acute flare-ups of chronic conditions.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, skin, respiratory system (lungs, bronchi), lymphatic system, endocrine system, mind.
🤝 Complementary
Natrum muriaticum, Sepia, Thuja, Phosphorus, Lycopodium
🛡️ Antidotes
Nux vomica, Camphora
⚠️Important Cautions
Should only be prescribed by a qualified homeopath after a detailed case analysis. Not for self-medication, especially in high potencies. Use with caution in patients with active cancer; it is not a cure for cancer.
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