Homoeopathy — Page 618
Secale Cornutum 618 indicative of diminished blood supply to that part of the body, such as the legs, calves, hands and wrists, especially over the superficial bones. In Secale, there is a tendency towards the formation of chronic sores and ulcers , which can turn into gangrene, on further deterioration. For example, a simple cut on the finger may not heal. Instead, the wound becomes infected and the process of infection may gradually spread upwards. It smells terrible. The affected part can become rotten leading to the need for amputation through the joint, or the infection can spread beyond the joint, turning the rest of the limb gangrenous as well. In , by God’s grace, there is treatment available for gangrene. I myself have treated many such patients successfully. By God’s grace, none of them needed amputation, whereas, the doctors had definitely made the diagnosis of gangrene and advised surgery for them. The first sign of recovery is change in the colour of the affected part, which starts becoming pinkish instead of a dark colour. Secale and Arsenic are both very useful in the treatment of gangrene. Addition of Arnica further adds to their beneficial effect. In Secale, a feeling of burning sensation everywhere, affecting the nose, the throat, as well as the upper respiratory passages. In Secale, the bleeding , whether from the uterus, the nose or from any wound or cut, is of dark colour. This means that the bleeding is of venous origin. In the treatment of patients rapidly advancing towards death, whose blood has become thick, dark and cyanotic, Secale must be remembered and put to use. Secale in homoeopathic form is very useful in the treatment of internal diseases of women such as ulceration of the uterus , causing continuous dark vaginal bleeding interrupted with short periods of dark coloured and offensive smelling discharge. The discharge contains dark blood clots that putrefy. Secale is very important and a very effective treatment for this condition as well as against the risk of formation of gangrene inside the uterus. General symptoms of Secale being present, it will cure the abortive tendency of the patient also. When treated with Secale for a month or two, the uterus recovers completely and becomes capable of carrying the foetus to full term.