Lycopodium Clavatum is a homeopathic remedy derived from the spores of the plant known as Clubmoss or Wolf’s Foot. It belongs to the Lycopodiaceae family and is commonly found in the hilly pastures and heaths of Central and Northern Europe, Russian Asia and North America.
Lycopodium is a low creeping perennial plant. It is a spore-bearing, flowerless, vascular, terrestrial, widely branched plant. Its stems are erect and have small, simple needle-like leaves that cover the stem and branches thickly. The leaves contain a single un-branched vascular strand called microphylls. Kidney shaped cases include spores of one kind only and are borne on the upper surface of the leaf blade of specialized leaves. These are arranged in a cone-like strobilus at the end of the upright stems. The club-shaped appearance of these flowering stems gives clubmosses their common name.
The homeopathic remedy is prepared from the freshly crushed spores of the plant. The medicinal properties come into play after a series of trituration and succession of the spores. The remedy is prescribed in both high and low potencies, as the case may be.
The Lycopodium Constitution
In homeopathy, it is believed that every person has a particular constitution. This is the composition, structure, physical makeup and nature of a person.
Lycopodium is best suited to the carbo-nitrogenoid constitution; those who are intellectually keen but physically weak. The upper part of the body is emaciated whereas the lower part of the body is characterized by the collection of an excess of watery fluid. Such people usually have a dry temperament and dark complexion.
It is mostly adopted in cases where ailments develop gradually; functional power weakens, failure of digestive powers occurs, or the function of the liver is seriously disturbed. It works wonderfully in cases of malnutrition. The Lycopodium personality lacks vital heat and has poor circulation and cold extremities. Pain comes and goes suddenly. There is extreme sensitivity to noise and odors.
Lycopodium and its Drug Action
Lycopodium is highly effective on the nervous system, by also has other centers of action.
Mucous Membrane: Lycopodium acts powerfully upon the mucous membranes producing atonic (lack of muscular tone) state, congestion, catarrhal inflammation and copious mucous discharge.
Kidney: Acts upon kidneys and bladder, Lycopodium produces frequent painful micturition with cloudy, sedimentous urine, like brick dust and sometimes mucus and blood in urine.
Digestive Organs: Lycopodium produces slow, irregular digestion, flatulence, and constipation, also congestion of the liver with all of its concomitants, constipation, and flatulence.
Side of the Body: Lycopodium especially acts on the right side of the body. Symptoms run characteristically from right to left side of the body.
Clinical uses of Lycopodium
Lycopodium has proven its efficacy in the treatment of the following disorders:
– acidity
– bloating
– colitis
– constipation
– corns
– emaciation
– flatulence
– food allergies
– hair loss
– hemorrhoids
– indigestion
– liver-derangements
– malnutrition
– kidney colic
– kidney disorders
– sciatica
Lycopodium and its Action on the Mind
Lycopodium works well in the cases where the mental symptoms are clearly present with the physical ones. The person requiring lycopodium is generally fearful. He has a fear of public speaking, failure, success, new situations, commitments, and responsibility. He has a fear of being alone, and of his shadows.
Such people are usually hypochondriacs which means that they have abnormal anxiety about their health. They typically suffer from panic attacks, have poor confidence and low self-esteem. Forgetfulness is marked with peevishness. With their dictatorial tendencies, they have a love for power and control over others.
Lycopodium works well in cases where one is experiencing failing brain power and confused thoughts. A weakness of memory, inability to remember names and letters, spelling or writing words or syllables incorrectly and experiencing difficulty in speaking during conversations are classic signs. It is also useful for ailments that stem from domineering parents or siblings.
Lycopodium for Ailments of the Head
Lycopodium covers the symptoms of external and internal head issues. Right-sided headaches, pain that begins on one side and goes to the other where it is worse, pain in the head with ravenous hunger which gets better after eating are the classic symptoms indicating towards Lycopodium. If food is not eaten regularly, the headache becomes worse. Premature greying of hair and severe hair fall that leads to premature balding is also noted. The hair fall usually follows abdominal diseases, or after parturition (childbirth). There is burning, scalding, itching of the scalp, especially when the body is warm after exercise. Lycopodium acts very well in cases of hair loss by preventing further loss of hair and initiating hair growth.
Lycopodium for Facial Concerns
The person needing Lycopodium may have freckles that are yellowish, pale, and gray, with blue circles around the eyes. There are herpetic eruptions on the face and corner of the mouth. Small, white, pedunculated warts on the chin may also be present.
The action of Lycopodium on the Kidneys
Lycopodium has a specific action on the kidneys. There are deposits of lithic acid in small quantities in the kidneys which can result in the formation of stones. Kidney stones cause pain in the kidneys as well as the bladder. Conditions associated with Lycopodium are Calculus with hematuria ( blood in urine) from gravel or chronic catarrh and urination of clotted blood with renal colic during the passage of small calculi. The pain is of burning, cutting character. Urine appears dark and fetid. There is a pain in the back before urination, and it ceases after urine is passed. Urine is slow in coming, and the person must strain to pass it. Heavy red sediment may be present in the urine, and the urine has a nauseating smell. Kidney colic with stinging, tearing, digging pain in the right ureter that travels to the bladder as if some small calculus was tearing its way to the bladder is present. An affected child may cry before urinating, and red sand-like substance may be present on the diaper.
Lycopodium for Gastric Disorders
Lycopodium covers many symptoms of the complaints which are gastric in origin. There is constriction of the throat that is always induced by regurgitation of food. An excessive appetite that gets satiated easily, eating a small amount of food that creates fullness are characteristic features. The person suffers from chronic constipation and hard stools. There is flatulent colic present in children and young girls. Emaciation and debility occur from loss of fluids in the morning.
It works wonderfully in cases of gastralgia (neuralgic pain in the stomach) and gastritis (inflammation of stomach lining). Derangement of stomach occurs from consumption of sweets and pastries. Belchings tend to rise only up to pharynx. The patient feels hungry immediately after eating, though the stomach and abdomen are full and tense. Cramps in the stomach, which is distended, digestion that proceeds very slowly, with flatulence and acidity and rumbling of flatulence particularly in the left upper part of the stomach are some other symptoms. Enteritis (inflammation of the intestine) occurs in infants, which is caused by indigestion. There is excessive flatulence before and after passing of stool. Tympanitic distension of abdomen is present. Flatulence presses outwardly on the rectum and bladder, and there is a sensation as if something is moving up and down in the bowels.
Lycopodium and Relation to Food
People who need Lycopodium have a strong desire for sweets. Different food allergies are present, and complaints arise after intake of wheat, bread, and fermented foods. Complaints usually aggravate after consumption of flatulent foods like cabbage, beans, and onions.
Lycopodium and Rectal Disorders
Lycopodium is indicated in cases where there are sharp, aching pains and pressure in the rectum which gets worse at night. Burning in the rectum is present during and after passing stool. Rawness and skin abrasions around the anus that bleed easily and feels itchy and moist is a common symptom. Aching and painful hemorrhoids, which are sore to touch, marked inactivity of bowels, cramps in the rectum and small of the back, unsatisfactory stools, alternating diarrhea, and constipation are other symptoms. Diarrhea occurs after the suppression of skin diseases.
Marked constipation may be present since puberty, when away from home, in infants, with ineffectual urging. Rectum contracts and protrudes during stool and can lead to the development of piles.
The stools are hard, small and are not expelled completely. The first part of the stool is difficult to expel, while the last part is thin and gushing. Stools are pale, putrid, thin and brown, usually mixed with hard lumps. Spasmodic constriction of the anus prevents stool to be expelled. There is aching and pressure in the rectum which is worse during the nights with bleeding piles.
Lycopodium for the Liver
Lycopodium is of great value in chronic hepatic congestions, where the liver is very tender on pressure. The person cannot eat to satiety as it produces a distressing feeling in the hepatic (liver) region. There may be violent gallstone colic, pain in the back and right hypochondria due to congestion of the liver.
The action of Lycopodium on the Limbs
Lycopodium has always proven its efficacy in treating the cases of sciatica. There is numbness, drawing and tearing pain in limbs, along with stiffness of joints. There may be a tendency for chronic gout and chalk deposits in the joints. Right-sided sciatica, painful corns, and callosities on soles, toes, and fingers, a feeling where one foot feels hot and one foot feels cold are other symptoms. The sciatica is so severe that the person cannot bear to lie on the painful side. Heaviness in the arm, contraction of tendons, especially hamstrings is also treated with Lycopodium.
Lycopodium for Women
Lycopodium shows good action in cases of female problems. It works well in cases where the menses are delayed, with undeveloped breasts at puberty. Extreme sadness and irritability, depressed mood and indigestion before menses is noted. The menses may be suppressed for months. Dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) is so violent that it leads to fainting. Pains in the right ovary traveling to the left, ovarian tumors and vaginitis are treated well with this remedy. It is also used to treat a dry, burning sensation in the vagina which gets worse during and after sexual intercourse. Intercourse is extremely painful, and there may be profuse leucorrhoea (white discharge) with cutting pains across the right side to left with flatulence. Discharge of wind from the vagina may also be present.
Lycopodium for Males
Lycopodium acts wonderfully in cases of male impotence. It is used in instances where there is a discharge of prostatic fluid without an erection. Other symptoms include enlargement of the prostate, marked performance anxiety during intercourse, premature seminal emissions and sexual exhaustion and weakness. Impotence from masturbation, sexual excess or advancing age may occur. Lack of erectile power, a small, cold and relaxed penis, marked loss of sexual desire after gonorrhea or cystitis and premature ejaculation may also be present.
Lycopodium and Other Homeopathic Remedies
Lycopodium is antidoted by homeopathic remedies Camphor, Pulsatilla, Causticum, Aconite, Coffea, and Graphites.
It antidotes the action of homeopathic remedy Cinchona Officinalis.
Raspected sir
I have been suffering from constipation for some years. Digestion level is very low. Whenever I eat some food I feel as if I should go to toilet though it is not such case. Now I want to know if Lycopodium 200 will be effective for me or not. If yes what is its dosage?
Thanking you in advance.
Lycopodium 200 potency 5 drops in morinig before eating food and same at night. for constipation take nux vomica 200 potency 5 to 10 drops at night before sleep.
Respected Sir, I have been suffering from bloating for a long time now. I feel always full even if I eat less. I have experienced almost all the symptoms mentioned herein above. Sometime ago one of my friends suggested taking Lycopodium. Would you be kind enough to suggest a dosage for the same. I am 59 years old.
Thanking you,
Warm regards.
What is the dossage of Lyocopodium of 30ch for 21 years old person?
Dear sir,
I have indigestion problem from so many years.
Flatulence after eating.stomach becomes full with less food. Uric acid levels 7.6 to 8. Right knee and right elbow pain when bending and sitting. Grinding sound in joints when moving and pop up sound if they are idle for 10-15 min.mind is anxious and gets irritated to the slightest of wrong things. Gets worse with cold attacks during winter season. Sometimes may turn asthmatic and breathing problem.
Kindly provide valuable suggestions and remedy
diwakar.reddy.ag@gmail.com
So Value-able information
I have viewed video by Dr.Jawahar Shah MD on Lycopodium. It appeared to me that I am Lycopodium constitution. I am 64yrs bald headed, diabetic and having arthritis to some extent. I have poor libido and erectile dysfunction. Pl advise me about medicine, potency and dose frequency.
my mother got operated rt colectomy 4 weeks ago. now she has develop lump around naval region. one of long distance doctor suggested me to give Aconite 30 & Lycopodium 30 in equal proportion every two hours 4 drops. Due to lockdown we cannot go out anywhere. her age is 79 yrs and very weak physically 39 kg weight. kindly suggest , its emergency
Hi , doctor. I have maximum symptoms that match with lycopodium. But I don’t know of which potentcy I have to take . Plz guide 1. I am gastric patient and use allopathy medicine for relief and using it from year. 2. From past few month i am facing losemotin and their is constant pain in my lower abdomen gets relief after stool pass . In 24 hour I have to go to toilet min 4 times in 24 hour. Plz suggest
Dear Doctor,
I am suffering from rheumatoid arthritis since 2013, I am having constipation since my young stage. Last one year I am facing too much irritation while burping. I am now 55 years old. Prostate has enlarged. I am having also urinary tract infection. I want to stop burping. Please advise me to get well soon.
Dear Doctor,
I’m taking homeopathic medicine for curing kidney stone. Can I drink lemon🍋 water?
Is erectile problem solve by lycopodium1m
Acidity heartburn and constipation with irritable bowel syndrome kindly tell the medicine to cure all diseases
Hi I am sachin
I am suffering from constipation and gases since last 3 years. I have my lunch and dinner in time everyday. I walk for half hour and also do other exercises regularly. I have visited doctor of Alopathy for problem of constipation. He told my digestive system is very slow. After some allopathic treatment I was feeling better. But after some days issues started again. I don’t have other health issues other than constipation and gases. I have go for toilet for 3 to 4,time in a day. How should I take doses of lycopodium 200? Can I get medicine home delivered. Please suggest
I have a problem of gas formation, after eating some fermented food or bakary items suddenly blotting started and that time chest pain also coming, I afraid too much and then I started to take medicine antacid liquid, my question is that Lycopodium 200 potensi is suitable for me or not, if suitable what is the dose per day.
Thanks
IS IT ACTIVE FOR FLICKERING IN LEFT EYE?
Dr Sharma
I am 65 yrs old. For last few years I am experiencing the following problem :
At night I am to get up 3/4 times for urinating. Every time, after urinating I feel my throat to be dry and hence need to take one/more glass of water. There is normal urine pressure no pain or any thing. At day time no such problem. At bed time also, I need to take few glass of water. I do not have diabetes but having high BP (taking one TELMA 40mg tab daily). Have not consulted any physician yet. One & half yr back my prostate was found normal.
May pl. suggest any remedy and oblige.
Thanks and regards.
Sir,
I am 42 years old, suffering acidity and feeling hot in my stomach More than five yeats, and also suffering from constipation.
Kindly advise me which medicine to take for cure this sympom.
What dosage of lycopodium do I take. ?
AOA
HI DEAR DR.
HOW R U?
I M 45 YEARS OLD MAN
I HAVE 3RD WIFE NOW.
SHE IS 25 YEARS OLD
MY MEAN SHE IS 20 YEARS YOUNGER THAN ME
SINCE NOW A MONTHS AGO
MY SEXUAL LIKENESS V V V POOR
AND ALSO PERFORMANCE IS V V V V BAD
THERE IS NO STANDING POSITION AVAILABLE IN MY PENIS BEFORE TO WISH
IF ANY EARLY IN THE MORNING
PENIS GOT STANDING POSITION
BUT THE TIME WAS INTER COURSE LESS THAN 1 MNT
CAN U GUIDE ME ABOUT
LYCOPODIUM 10M
OR OTHER
TO GOT HEALTH
Digestive problem feel also
Eyes problem also appearing in my life
I used lycopodium 5 drops after 1 weak in some water
Advise me better way of dose and alternate
I have similar symptoms and taking following after prescription of doctor. It’s effective.
Take (1) LYCOPODIUM 30-10 ml sealed bottle-2 Drops in 1 tsf water daily at 6am, 630am,7am before breakfast (2) ACID SULPH 30-10 ml sealed bottle-2 Drops in 1 tsf water daily before lunch & dinner (3) ROBINIA Q 60 ML-20 Drops in 1/4 cup of water morning night daily after meals (4) Y LAX TAB- 20 tabs-2 tabs with 1/2 glass of Luke warm water daily night at bedtime till constipation persists.
Good Morning Sir,
I am 64 Years Old. Every 15 days facing problem of in control of urination. Really Running into toilet. I am taking Lycopodium 200 One dose. But again & again facing same problem. Recently on sanding Prostate Gland enlorged 3mm. I am a heart patient also. My EF is just 40% please send Your Valuable Advice.
sir,
please suggest me a good medicine for “recent memory defecit”.
I am 65 years old. Suffering from calculi of right kidney measuring 4 mm and cyst in left kidney. Suggest homeopathic.
Sir, Good Morning.
Iam 53 years old male. I got Simpsons of need of lycopodium. Can use or should Consult Homeo Physician about using of the above medicine.
With Regards
Dr. CVN. Subramanyam, Ph.D.
मधुमेह, उच्च रक्तचाप, फ्रोजेन सोल्डर, जोंडों के दर्द tinitus aur प्रोस्टेट की दवा बताएं। 15-20 साल से पीड़ित हैं।
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I have single kidney. I am suffering from protein leakage .what can I do?