SEPIA OFFICINALIS

SEPIA OFFICINALIS

(Inky Juice of Cuttlefish)

Sep.

Sepia primarily affects the portal system, causing venous congestion. It leads to visceral stasis and ptosis, creating a sense of fatigue and discomfort. Common symptoms include weakness, yellowish skin, and a bearing down sensation, especially in women, where its effects are most noticeable. Pain radiates to the back, and chills occur easily. There’s a risk of miscarriage, and during menopause, hot flashes, weakness, and sweating are common. Symptoms tend to move upwards. Fainting is frequent, and there’s a sensation of a ball inside the body. Sepia works best on brunettes, with pain often moving from below upward. It’s one of the key remedies for uterine issues, particularly in patients with chronic liver and uterine reflex conditions. Individuals often feel cold, even in warm environments. There’s a throbbing headache in the back of the head.

Mind: Indifference towards loved ones, avoidance of work, and irritability are prevalent. Individuals may fear being alone, feel sadness, and cry when describing symptoms. They’re miserly, anxious in the evening, and lethargic.

Head: Dizziness and a rolling sensation in the head, often preceding apoplexy. Pain shoots outward and upwards, mostly on the left side or forehead, often with nausea and vomiting (migraine). Symptoms worsen indoors and when lying on the affected side. Jerking of the head, coldness at the top, and severe headaches at menstruation, with hair loss, are common. The scalp is sensitive, with pimples near the hairline.

Eyes: Weak muscles, black spots in the vision, and eye inflammation often accompany uterine issues. Eye problems worsen in the morning and evening. Styes and venous congestion are typical.

Ears: Herpes behind the ears, neck pain, and swelling or eruptions on the external ear occur.

Nose: Thick, greenish discharge with crusts, often associated with nasal catarrh, particularly with post-nasal drip. Yellowish marks across the nose may appear.

Face: Yellowish spots, pale complexion, and brownish discoloration on the nose and cheeks are common.

Mouth: The tongue is coated white, and taste is salty or putrid. The lower lip swells and cracks, and there’s tooth pain, especially in the evening.

Stomach: A sensation of emptiness not relieved by eating. Nausea worsens at the sight or smell of food and when lying on the side. There’s a craving for vinegar and pickles, and dyspepsia occurs, often worsened by milk.

Abdomen: Bloating with headaches, sore liver, and brown spots on the abdomen. There’s a sense of relaxation and a bearing down feeling.

Rectum: Stools are large, hard, and difficult to pass. There’s a sensation of a ball in the rectum, and soft stool is still challenging to expel. Constipation alternates with diarrhea, especially in infants.

Urinary: Red sand in the urine, slow urination, and chronic cystitis are typical. There’s a bearing down feeling above the pubis.

Male: Genital organs feel cold, with discharge from the urethra at night, but no pain.

Female: The pelvic organs feel relaxed, with a sense of everything falling out. There’s a yellowish-green discharge, irregular periods, and sharp pains during menstruation. Uterine and vaginal prolapse are frequent.

Respiratory: Dry cough from the stomach, with a rotten egg taste. There’s chest tightness and difficulty breathing, especially after sleep.

Heart: Violent, irregular palpitations and general pulsations in the arteries.

Back: Weakness in the lower back, with cold sensations between the shoulders.

Extremities: Legs feel heavy and stiff, with restlessness and twitching. Coldness in the legs and feet is common.

Fever: Frequent heat flashes with sweating. There’s a general feeling of cold, with shivering and thirst in the evening.

Skin: Itchy skin with herpes-like eruptions, often worse in the bends of elbows and knees. Skin conditions like ringworm and urticaria may appear.

Modalities: Symptoms worsen in the mornings and evenings, with cold air, dampness, and after sweating. They’re relieved by warmth, exercise, and sleep.

Relationship: Sepia works well with Nat-m., Phos., and Nux-v. but is incompatible with Lach. and Puls.

Dose: Potencies from 12th to 200th are recommended. Repeated dosing may be required, as per Dr. Jousset’s experience.