Secale Cornutum

Where do we find pathogeneses of Secale ?

An account of its effects is to be found in the British Journal of Homoeopathy , Vol. IV. See also Allen's Encyclopaedia .

What is Secale cornutum ?

Spurred Rye , a fungus growing on the rye ; the tincture is from the fresh fungus and the alkaloid is called Ergotin , the common name of Secale is Ergot .

How is the tincture made ?

The fresh Ergot gathered in a moist, warm summer, shortly before harvest, is chopped, pounded to a pulp and treated according to directions given under Gelsemium . Imported.

What is the general action of Secale ?

Produces contraction of the unstriped muscular fibre, and hence a constringent feeling throughout the whole body. Anaemic conditions, coldness, numbness, petechiae, mortification and gangrene is a series in the action of this powerful drug.

When is Secale indicated homoeopathically in labor ?

When the pains are prolonged, continued and ineffectual or entirely wanting, and patient complains of an empty feeling in the abdomen.

When is Secale useful in uterine haemorrhage ?

Passive, painless flow of dark liquid blood, the patient is wrinkled and scrawny, is often unconscious and cold, haemorrhages preceded by formication and tingling. Slightest motion aggravates flow.

What are the symptoms of Secale in cholera ?

Retching and vomiting of undigested food, body wasted and cold, cramps, tingling in limbs, face sunken, mouth distorted, profuse, painless discharge from the bowels, ejected with violence ; cold, clammy sweat.

What are its indications in gangrene ?

Skin shrivelled, dry and brittle. Formication, black suppurating blisters, petechiae. Patient feels better from cold applications.