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Actaea Racemosa
30C / 200CActaea RacBlack Cohosh · Cimicifuga Racemosa · "The Female Nervous Remedy"
FemaleHeadacheRheumatismDepressionMenstrualNervousMuscular
Made from Black Cohosh root. A remedy of great importance in women's complaints, muscular rheumatism and nervous depression. Alternation is a key feature — mental symptoms alternate with physical. Especially suited to nervous, sensitive women who are worse before menses.
THE ESSENCE
Alternation of mental and physical symptoms. Depression like a dark black cloud over the mind. Muscular rheumatism with aching. Menstrual and uterine complaints. Nervous, sensitive women.
Sensitive, nervous women — worse before menses
Depression like a dark black cloud over mind
Sensation of dark cloud enveloping everything
Give when you see
Dark cloud of depression over the mind
Alternation — mental symptoms alternate with physical
More menstrual flow — more suffering (opposite of usual)
Muscular rheumatism with aching
Fear of going insane
Excessive loquacity — jumps from topic to topic
WORSE FROM
MensesCold dampMorningMotionExcitement
BETTER FROM
WarmthOpen airEatingPressure
BODY SYSTEMS
Sensitive, nervous women — worse before menses
Alternates between gaiety and sadness
Excessively susceptible to emotional disturbances
Fear of going insane
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: 3 times dailyduration: Reduce on improvement
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Natrum Mur, Sepia
Antidotes
Camphor
Follows well
Nux Vomica, Sepia
Followed by
Natrum Mur, Sepia, Pulsatilla
Compare
Sepia, Lachesis, Lilium Tig, Ignatia, Chelone