About German Cactus Grandiflorus Mother Tincture Q:

Acts on circular muscular fibers, hence constrictions. It is the heart and arteries especially that at once respond to the influence of Cactus, producing very characteristic constrictions as of an iron band. This sensation is found in various places, oesophagus, bladder, etc. The mental symptoms produced correspond to those found when there are heart affections, sadness, and melancholy. Haemorrhage, constrictions, periodicity, and spasmodic pains. Whole body feels as if caged, each wire being twisted tighter. Atheromatous arteries and weak heart. Congestions; irregular distribution of blood. Favors formation of clots speedily. Great periodicity. Toxic goitre with cardiac symptoms. Cactus is pulseless, panting and prostrated.

Dose-Tincture (best made from flowers), to third attenuation. Higher in nervous palpitation.

What doctors recommend Cactus Grandiflorus in homeopathy?

Dr.K.S. Gopi recommends;

Cactus grandiflorus 30 is prescribed when arthritis with dropsy and oedematous swelling of extremities (heart circulatory debility). Kidneys and bowels affected. It is effective for cardiac rheumatism when heart is affected and joints are freed from pain.

Cactus grandiflorous  is effective for arteriosclerosis with marked heart weakness. The heart feels clutched and released alternately by an iron band. Palpitation worse lying on left side, with vertigo, dyspnoea and flatulence.

Cactus grandiflorus 200 is an effective medicine for low blood pressure due to heart disease. Characteristic constriction as if an iron band around the heart is the guiding symptom for the  selection  of this remedy. Temperature is usually subnormal

Cactus for marked constriction of Vagina. This medicine is very beneficial for cases with marked constriction of vagina. The constriction of vagina mostly arises from least touch. In most cases needing it constriction of vagina prevents coition. In some cases painful constriction around the whole pelvis is felt.  

Dr. Kirti Vikram recommends Cactus Gran in myocardial infarction (heart attack), endocarditis(An infection of the heart's inner lining, usually involving the heart valves), myocarditis (Inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall), mitral valve insufficiency ( backflow of blood caused by failure of the heart's mitral valve to close tightly)

Dysphagia - Heat and constriction in the throat may also be the symptoms indicating the use of the Homeopathic medicine Cactus 30. A feeling of suffocation may also arise from constriction in the throat.

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.

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).

Cactus Grandiflorus Mother Tincture Q is available in following German brands and Sizes

• Reckeweg (20ml) (100ml)
  
• Adel (20ml) (100ml)
• Schwabe (WSG) (20ml)