In Sepia, the liver is the most affected. Any kind of
uterine dysfunction will result in a variety of omplications, both
during pregnancy and after childbirth, which are accompanied by
liver dysfunction. She
hates everything that in fact she should have liked.
The hate and indifference make her feel frightened and this further aggravates
her sickness. Another salient feature of Sepia is the formation of a
dark, saddleshaped mark over the bridge of the nose like
two wings of a bird. In view of this sign alone, like so many
other homoeopaths, I have also treated many patients with Sepia, to
no avail. This particular sign is often indicative of liver
dysfunction. But Sepia becomes effective only in the
presence of liver derangement in a person of Sepia nature. Otherwise, some other remedy will be required. Sepia
proves to be very effective in the treatment of the afore-mentioned
sensitive type of woman, lacking emotions and showing the typical pigmented
mark on the
nose and the face. Liver dysfunction ultimately leads to jaundice. Some women, during pregnancy, may develop
dark marks on their face. The face
loses its
healthy glow. In Sepia, this sign may become apparent even without
pregnancy. Light Brown
specks form with black dots in the centre. This is
typical of Sepia. Whitish or light brown spots can also form over the
body, indicative of a liver problem. In homoeopathy, these are called liver spots. Brownish
yellow spots are indicative of and responsive to Phosphorus and
Sepia. White spots can be treated better with Merc Sol or Calcarea
Carb, etc.
In Sepia, the patient tends to be constipated, more so during pregnancy. She cannot effectively pass stools, due to the
weak propulsive power of the intestines. Such a woman also faces difficulty during
childbirth due to the weakness of pelvic and abdominal
muscles i.e. she cannot push the child with full force. In the
presence of its other symptoms, Sepia will facilitate the birth of the
child. If it fails, then Caulophylum and Gelsemium may be helpful.
In Sepia, the stomach feels empty and the patient feels
extremely
hungry. However, the appetite and weakness do not get better after eating
food. If this type of woman also tends to have prolapse of the uterus or weakness of the
muscles of the back, then Sepia will offer immediate relief.
Sepia has been found very effective in the treatment of vomiting of pregnancy,
as long as the patient is that of Sepia. Other characteristic features
of Sepia are the vomiting of milky white material and whitish leucorrhoeal discharge.
The taste of the mouth and smell are also affected.
Sepia also can be useful in the treatment of herpes if
other symptoms of Sepia are also present. Sepia
offers immediate relief of headache associated with vomiting of bitter
contents. Provided that the patient is of sepia constitution; Sepia can cure
every eye condition and
most of skin conditions of the
patient. Skin diseases, in general are common in many remedies,
however if the overall picture is of sepia type then sepia would be
useful.
In Sepia like Sulphur, the discharge is purulent and
stinky. Nasal secretion is of green colour.
Associated degradation of the skin and mucous membranes can also get better
with Sepia. A
Sepia patient is mostly constipated.
Sometimes, the patient gets diarrhoea,
passing lot of whitish sticky mucus. Mucus may also be passed along with
hard stools as well as dysentery.
The stools smell foul. The associated piles also are very
painful. The patient passes blood in the urine. Retention of placenta (after
childbirth) can be a source of many serious complications.
If Pulsatilla becomes ineffective, then Sepia may help. However,
Pulsatilla and Sepia can only be effective before the onset of
the infection (i.e. puerperal sepsis).
Once the infection develops, Sulphur and Pyrogenium 200 happen to be the
best standard remedy.
During lactation in Sepia woman menstruation usually
ceases, while they are irregular in Calc Carb. The
vaginal discharge of a Sepia woman is acidic in nature, causing
neuralgic pain. Moderate
physical exercise aggravates the symptoms of Sepia while t strenuous exercise
offers relief.
In Sepia, the hands and feet tend to be numb. Malarial fever of
unpredictable timing may be made to behave more timely
with Sepia
therapy. In addition, the diagnosis as to the most appropriate treatment
needed may also be established. If the patient is of Sepia constitution then
Sepia itself will affect the cure. The
eyesight becomes weak,
due to weakness of the eye muscles. Black
spots (floaters) seem to be dancing before the eyes. The eyes become
inflamed due to the general weakness and the diseases of the uterus. The
eyelids become swollen and baggy. Lumps form behind the ears, near the
neck. In some patients, yellow spots may form on the skin. The
tongue is coated white. Taste of the mouth is salty. The patient relishes
sour things and feels extremely weak and exhausted. The patient becomes nauseated at the smell of food; more so while lying
on the side.