About German Lycopodium Clavatum Homeopathy Mother Tincture Q:

Lycopodium Clavatum is a homeopathic remedy derived from the spores of the plant known as Clubmoss or Wolf’s Foot

Lycopodium Patient Profile

Lycopodium Clavatum is particularly suited for individuals with the following characteristics:

• Constitution: Often termed as carbo-nitrogenous; these individuals are typically mentally alert and quick but physically frail.
• Physical Traits: The upper body tends to be thin, while the lower body may retain fluid, giving a disproportioned appearance.
• Circulation: Generally poor, with a tendency to feel cold, especially in the extremities.
• Sensitivity: High sensitivity to noise and smells, and rapid onset and disappearance of pain.
• Psychological Traits: Common fears include public speaking, failure, new situations, and a general fear of being alone. They also tend to avoid responsibilities and commitments.

Clinical Uses of Lycopodium

Lycopodium Clavatum has been used to treat a variety of conditions, particularly those involving the digestive system and liver. Key applications include:

• Digestive Issues: Effective for acidity, bloating, colitis, constipation, flatulence, indigestion, and food allergies.
• Other Conditions:
  • Skin ailments like corns and systemic issues like malnutrition and emaciation.
  • Pain conditions such as hemorrhoids, sciatica, and back pain related to liver and kidney problems.
  • Specific problems like hair loss and kidney disorders.

Health Benefits of Lycopodium

This remedy is credited with a wide range of benefits, particularly in chronic conditions:

• Gastrointestinal Benefits: Helps relieve symptoms caused by gastric disturbances such as throat constriction from regurgitated food.
• Rectal Symptoms: Addresses sharp, aching rectal pains that worsen at night, and burning sensations associated with bowel movements.
• Liver and Gallbladder: Useful in chronic liver congestion and gallstone issues.
• Nervous System: Efficacious in treating sciatica, characterized by numbness, drawing, and tearing pains, along with joint stiffness.
• Reproductive Health:
  • In women, it is used for issues like delayed menstruation and underdeveloped breasts.
  • In men, it addresses symptoms of impotence and involuntary discharge of prostatic fluid.

Lycopodium Clavatum Homeopathy therapeutic range of actions as per Boericke Materia Medica

Lycopodium Clavatum is a homeopathic remedy derived from the spores of a plant. The remedy is activated by crushing the spores and then undergoing a process called trituration (grinding into powder) and succussion (vigorous shaking). This process is crucial to unlock the medicinal properties of the spores.

Typical Uses and Constitutions:

• Who It's For: Lycopodium is suitable for individuals who have a specific body type and set of symptoms described by homeopathy as the "carbo-nitrogenous constitution". This includes people who typically do not eliminate wastes efficiently ("non-eliminative ischaemic").
• Common Symptoms: It is often used for people experiencing gradual health decline, particularly related to digestive and liver functions (e.g., poor digestion, liver disturbances).
• Suitable Populations: It's ideal for:
  • Elderly people with certain skin and complexion issues (yellowish spots, "earthy" complexion).
  • People with a tendency to form uric acid crystals ("uric acid diathesis").
  • Young, frail children with advanced or matured symptoms.
  • Individuals who are generally cold, prefer warmth, and show fatigue, especially in the morning.

Specific Symptoms and Directions:

• Body Areas Affected: Symptoms usually start on the right side of the body and can worsen in the afternoon and early evening (from 4 to 8 pm).
• Kidney Issues: It helps in conditions like pain in the lower back related to kidney problems and the presence of red sand-like particles in urine.
• Dietary Preferences: Those needing Lycopodium often cannot tolerate cold drinks and prefer warm foods and beverages.
• Personality and Physical Traits: Best fits people who are mentally sharp but physically less robust, often feeling cold, particularly in the extremities.
• Chronic Conditions: Useful in deep-seated, progressive, chronic conditions including some types of cancer and diseases leading to severe weight loss and weakness.

Overall Impact:

Lycopodium Clavatum is considered a powerful homeopathic remedy for managing a range of chronic conditions, particularly affecting older adults and those with specific constitutional traits. It is noted for its ability to improve liver function, aid digestion, and address kidney issues, among other benefits.

Recommended Dosage:

Please note that the dosage of single homeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity, and other things. In some cases, they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month, or even in a longer period.

Potencies:

Lycopodium Clavatum is diluted in various potencies namely 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M

Relationship with other remedies:

Lycopodium is antidoted by homeopathic remedies Camphor, Pulsatilla, Causticum, Aconite, Coffea, and Graphites.

It antidotes the action of the homeopathic remedy Cinchona Officinalis

About German Homeopathy remedies

These medicines are made and bottled in Germany. They are shipped to India and sold through authorized distributors. German brands available in India currently are Dr. Reckeweg, Schwabe Germany (WSG), and Adel (Pekana).

Lycopodium Clavatum Mother Tincture Q is available in the following German brands and Sizes

• Reckeweg (20ml) 
  
• Adel (20ml) 
• Schwabe (WSG) (20ml)