Homoeopathy — Page 206
Cantharis 206 innocent young girls which resembles that of Hyoscyamus. Cantharis is also very useful in treating severe stabbing type of pains. Along the course of the nerves, painful blisters form, more so on the face (Herpes). They may leave deep ugly scars. When on the eyes, the patient may become blind or this may result in the loss of one eye. It is very important to start the treatment promptly. Commonly, the combination of Arsenic, Ledum and Lachesis is very beneficial. In the absence of restlessness, Arnica, Lachesis and Ledum should be administered at once. If these two formulas do not work satisfactorily, Cantharis should be administered without any delay. In the case of really big blisters, Rhus Tox is found to be very useful. Compared to Rhus Tox, the restlessness of a Cantharis patient is very intense, resembling Arsenic. The colouration of the blisters of Cantharis changes fast and the surrounding skin becomes dark with signs of impending gangrene. In this situation, Cantharis must be given immediately. The skin of the Cantharis patient feels severe burning from simple touch. Cantharis is of great use for treating the hypothermia due to intense cold. Thus, it may once again perk up the fading body defences. In Cantharis, the stomach distends with gas. There is a burning sensation in the gullet (oesophagus) and the stomach, along with severe thirst. Merc Cor is chronic of Cantharis. Merc Cor CM rapidly relieves the intense urinary symptoms. Cannabis Sativa in CM also works very well. Natrum Mur 200 or other high potency can also be useful. Cantharis is a very effective remedy for urinary symptoms associated with passing albumin in the urine. In the absence of albumin, the urine of a Cantharis patient is of a dark red colour. There are certain special symptoms pertaining to menstruation. The periods are frequent and excessive in amount. The colour of the menstrual blood is darkish. After the delivery of a child, if the placenta is retained (in Secal as well as in Cantharis) then the infection of the uterus may lead to gangrene formation. In case, the infection has not far advanced, the uterus remains chronically inflamed associated with persistent foul discharge. The ovaries feel painful and burning. The heartbeat is weak and irregular. There is pain in the lower part of the back. The symptoms of Cantharis intensify with touch, cold water and on urination. Antidotes: Aconite, Camphor, Pulsatilla, Cannabis Sativa Potency: 30 or very high