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Sepia Officinalis
Sepia officinalis · SEP
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Origin Animal · Cephalopoda · Simple
ClarkePreparation Trituration of dried liquid contained in the ink-bag.
Sources 18 entries across 15 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …

Dose Boericke
1X
Twelfth, 30th and 200th potency. Should not be used too low or be repeated too frequently. On the other hand Dr. Jousset's unique experience is that is should be continued for some time in strong doses. 1x twice a day

Reason for useDewey

Where is the pathogenesis of Sepia found ? In Hahnemann's Chronic Diseases ; Transactions of American Institute of Homoeopathy , 1875 ; British Journal of Homoeopathy , Vols. XIII and XIV. What is Sepia ? It is the inky secretion of the Cuttle fish , which it ejects when pursued by its enemies. How is the tincture prepared ? The pure powdered Sepia is prepared as described under Coccus cacti, allowing it to stand 8 days instead of 14 says. What class of patients does Sepia suit ? Tall, slim females with narrow pelvises. "Tall women, Sepia ; tall men, Phosphorus ". What is the general action of Sepia ? Sepia causes a venous plethora, first in the portal systems then throughout the body. This venous congestion accounts for many of its symptoms. It also acts prominently on the uterine organs, producing here many symptoms of value. Give five characteristics of Sepia.


Books*
Antidoted by Aconitum Napellus 2, Antimonium Crudum 2, Antimonium Tartaricum 2 +16
Complementary Natrum Muriaticum, Guaiacum, Natrium Carbonicum +2
Follows well Nitricum Acidum, Pulsatilla Pratensis
Compare Murex Purpurea, Sulphur, Arsenicum Album +52

* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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