LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS

LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS Q, 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS

LYCOPUS VIRGINICUSLYCOPUS VIRGINICUS

(Bugle-weed)

Lycps-v.

Lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, and significantly increases the length of systole. Helps with passive hemorrhages (Adren. 6x).

Useful for heart conditions, exophthalmic goitre, and hemorrhoidal bleeding. Indicated for diseases with erratic heart action and pain. Helps with hemoptysis from valvular heart disease and is beneficial for toxic goitre in the pre-operative stage. Recommended dose is 5 drops of tincture (Beebe).
Head: Frontal headache, worse at the frontal eminences, often followed by labored heart action. Epistaxis from high blood pressure.

Eyes: Protruding eyes with pressing outward sensation and tumultuous heart action (exophthalmos). Supraorbital pain with aching in testicles.

Mouth: Toothache in lower molars.

Rectum: Bleeding and hemorrhoids.

Urinary: Profuse, clear urine when the heart is irritable; also scanty urine (Bright’s disease). Bladder feels full even when empty. Diabetes. Pain in testicles.

Respiratory: Wheezing and cough with small, frequent hemoptysis (phthisis).

Heart: Rapid heart rate in smokers. Precordial pain, constriction, tenderness, weak and irregular pulse. Cyanosis. Tumultuous and forceful heart action. Palpitations from nervous irritation with chest oppression. Rheumatoid pains associated with heart disease. Cardiac asthma (Sumb.).

Sleep: Wakefulness and morbid vigilance with overly active but weak circulation.

Relationship: Compare with Ephedra vulgaris (Teamster’s tea) for exophthalmic goitre; eyes feel pushed out with tumultuous heart action; Fucus, Spartium, Crataegus, Adren. 6x.

Dose: First to thirtieth potency.

SYMPTOMS OF LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS

Head:

Frontal headache, worse at the frontal eminences
Labored heart action following headache
Epistaxis (nosebleed) due to high blood pressure
Eyes:

Protrusion (exophthalmos) with pressing outward sensation
Tumultuous heart action
Supraorbital pain with testicle ache
Mouth:

Toothache in the lower molars
Rectum:

Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Urinary:

Profuse, clear urine especially when the heart is irritable
Scanty urine (Bright’s disease)
Bladder feels full even when empty
Diabetes
Testicle pain
Respiratory:

Wheezing
Cough with small, frequent hemoptysis (phthisis)
Heart:

Rapid heart rate in smokers
Precordial pain and constriction
Tenderness
Weak, irregular, intermittent, tremulous, and rapid pulse
Cyanosis
Tumultuous and forceful heart action
Palpitations from nervous irritation with chest oppression
Rheumatoid pains associated with heart disease
Cardiac asthma (Sumb.)
Sleep:

Wakefulness and morbid vigilance with overly active but weak circulation

selection of the potency

  1. Individualization:

    • Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
  2. Intensity of Symptoms:

    • The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
  3. Sensitivity of the Patient:

    • Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
  4. Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:

    • Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
  5. Previous Response to Potencies:

    • The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
  6. Vital Force and Susceptibility:

    • Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
  7. Aggravation or Amelioration:

    • The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
  8. Miasmatic Considerations:

    • In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
  9. Practitioner Experience:

    • The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.

SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
  • Keep out of the reach of children
  • Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
  • Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
  • Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing

Medicine images use for reference only selection of homeopathic medicine depends on the individual’s specific symptoms and overall constitution. Moreover, homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that treats the individual as a whole. In addition to addressing the physical symptoms, it takes into account the emotional and mental state of the person. Consequently, it’s crucial to consult with a qualified homeopathic practitioner for personalized treatment.
The information provided on this website is intended solely for educational purposes.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider.

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