Sepia succus

English patient information. Some clinical wording may still reflect the German source text. Not for self-prescription.

Sepia has a strong effect on the female reproductive organs and is therefore known as a feminine remedy. But it also works for many other complaints and also for men.

Sepia undermines the natural capacity for love and affection. Although there may also be a lot of concern for family, indifference toward family or other loved ones is typical. The sick person is also not interested in business and professional matters. In addition to this lack of interest, there is physical and mental sluggishness and slowness. Consolation worsens these conditions and is therefore undesirable (Nat-m., Ign.). The patient is irritable, indifferent and apathetic. He cries a lot, even for no reason or when he talks about his symptoms. Crying is also made worse by comfort. Another sepia trait is pedantry when it comes to little things. There is also irritability, especially before menses.

Patients who require sepia often have dark hair (including brunette or red), dark skin and tight fiber. Brown spots can be found on the skin, for example in the form of freckles or a yellow saddle on the nose. The face may also be yellowish or pale, there may be red spots on the neck and, if excited, also on the face. When indicated by the general symptoms, Sepia cures various skin rashes, for example eczema in the joints, rashes in skin folds (intertrigo) or cold sores.

Many complaints occur in connection with menstruation, for example: shivering before menses, pain in the uterus between menses, nosebleeds instead of menses or with suppressed menstruation, and much more. Many symptoms also develop during pregnancy: constipation, the patient often faints, nausea and vomiting (bile or milky liquid, even the smell or the thought of eating is unpleasant), especially in the morning. Varicose veins develop and leg cramps occur, and toothache also occurs during pregnancy. After delivery, the hair falls out (Sepia is generally prone to hair loss) and breastfeeding is uncomfortable for the patient and worsens her symptoms. A symptom that suggests sepia is a large belly in mothers.

Other symptoms of the genital organs are: Leucorrhoea in little girls, the leucorrhoea runs down the legs in gushes. The vagina is dry and coitus is painful (Nat-m.). The uterus prolapses (falls forward) and the patient therefore has to sit down and cross her legs. This downward thrust is typical of sepia symptoms and can also manifest itself in a drooping of the upper eyelids (ptosis) or in a downward thrust of other organs. On the other hand, there is also an upward progression of symptoms (pain in the head goes up, pain in the anus goes up, pain in the vagina goes up, cold and hot flashes go up) or outwards. Another characteristic sensation is a feeling of emptiness and weakness in the stomach area. Another typical sensation is a ball or lump feeling in internal organs, for example in the rectum (not improved by bowel movements) or in the throat. The neck, like the body, is very sensitive to touch or clothing pressure (for example from a collar) that some patients cannot tolerate a chain on the neck.

An important sepia symptom is the improvement of many complaints through strenuous physical exertion. For example, asthma is improved by dancing.

Other modalities: Sleep improves, even if it is only a very short sleep. Patients feel worse when snow comes. They don't feel comfortable at the sea either; they even get sick there.

Sepia has poor circulation and so faints occur, for example from getting wet, riding in a car or kneeling in church. The patient may first feel extreme heat, then cold.

When it comes to food, Sepia has an aversion to bread, fat and meat. Aversion and aggravation from milk. Craving sweets and chocolate.