About
Secale Cornutum is derived from the ergot fungus that grows on rye. It is known for its action on blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction and leading to symptoms of extreme coldness, numbness, and gangrenous tendencies. It is particularly indicated in conditions with poor circulation and tissue degeneration.
Keynotes
Extreme coldness with burning pains, dry gangrene with intact skin, intense restlessness, thirst for cold drinks, desire for open air, aggravation from heat, amelioration from cold applications.
Constitution
Individuals who are thin, emaciated, with dry skin and hair. Often restless, irritable, and anxious. Can be seen in elderly individuals with circulatory issues or those suffering from chronic debilitating diseases.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Burning pains, dry gangrene, numbness, tingling, formication, cold extremities, violent itching, throbbing, restlessness, emaciation, hemorrhage, spasms, syncope, vertigo, delirium
● Mental Symptoms
Restlessness, anxiety, delirium, fear of death, suicidal thoughts, irritability, confusion, forgetfulness, memory loss, tendency to talk nonsense.
● Physical Symptoms
Burning pains in extremities, numbness, tingling, formication (sensation of insects crawling), cold and dry skin, blue or dark discoloration of skin, gangrene (especially dry), itching, throbbing sensation, cramps, spasms, violent hunger, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, dry cough, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope, vertigo, headache.
Uses
Treatment of circulatory disorders, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's disease, gangrene, diabetic complications, hemorrhoids, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhage, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, nervous irritability, restlessness, and conditions with extreme coldness and dryness.
Modalities
Worse from heat, warmth, touch, motion, lying down, confinement, eating. Better from cold applications, cold drinks, open air, uncovering, pressure.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Dosage varies with potency. Lower potencies (6C-30C) may be taken more frequently (e.g., 3-5 times a day), while higher potencies (200C and above) are given less frequently (e.g., once a day, once a week, or even once a month).
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Circulatory system (blood vessels), nervous system, skin, uterus, gastrointestinal tract.
🤝 Complementary
Arsenicum album, Lachesis, Phosphorus
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Pulsatilla, Arsenicum album
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in cases of acute hemorrhage where rapid blood loss is the primary concern, as Secale can sometimes exacerbate bleeding by increasing circulation to weakened vessels. Should be used under the guidance of a qualified homeopath. Not for prolonged use without professional supervision.
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