About
Carthamus Tinctorius is a homeopathic remedy primarily known for its profound action on the blood and circulation. It is a key remedy for hemorrhages, especially uterine, and for conditions with a sense of constriction and congestion. It is also used for certain skin and rheumatic complaints.
Keynotes
Bright red, fluid, non-coagulable bleeding; sensation of constriction in internal organs, especially chest and throat; dry heat of skin; pains feel as if bound by a tight band.
Constitution
Often suited to women with a tendency to hemorrhages and circulatory congestion; may have a rheumatic or constrictive diathesis.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Profuse, bright red, non-coagulable hemorrhages, uterine hemorrhage, amenorrhea, sense of constriction in chest and throat, rheumatic pains, dry, hot skin, itching
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, sadness, indifference, anxiety about health, fear of apoplexy
● Physical Symptoms
Hemorrhage from uterus (bright red, gushing), headache with congestion and constriction, chest pain with constriction, rheumatic pains in limbs and back, dry and hot skin with itching
Uses
Uterine hemorrhage (menorrhagia, metrorrhagia), amenorrhea, congestive headaches, rheumatic pains, skin eruptions with itching, circulatory congestion
Modalities
Worse: From motion, touch, pressure. Better: From rest, open air.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (6C, 30C) for acute hemorrhages; higher potencies (200C and above) for chronic conditions, repeated infrequently based on symptom severity.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Blood vessels, uterus, circulatory system, skin, muscles, and joints.
🤝 Complementary
Hamamelis, Ipecac, Sabina, Secale
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux Vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used with caution in cases of severe hemorrhage where conventional medical care is urgently needed. Not a substitute for emergency treatment.
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