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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.
Myself Ashok Kumar, age 58 yrs from Delhi. Since sometime I am suffering from frequent urination along with irresistible dribbling of urine which causes much discomfort. My stomach also got easily upset whenever I take any food outside home. The problem of constipation is also there. I am completely vegetarian and tetoteller leading normal life except the problem stated here. Pl. advise some medicine so that I can recover from this problem. If you need any other information, i will provide as and when ask.
I have enlarged prostate and have problem of frequent urination particularly at night.I have become completely impotent. I am 80. Have sever problem of constipation. Pl suggest some remedy. Thanks
Dr sahab mujhe pichle 7 se 8 days bilkul bhukh nahi lagta hay . Main Lycopodium 200 potential ki dawa din main eak baar le raha hoon pichle do days se .
Kripya mujhe uchit salah dein .
Myself Uday Banerjee , Age-52, Having problem in stomach, all time feeling that stomach is jammed, Right side having pain, Tongue is like with different taste ,Vomiting ,Through feelings BLOCK/Tight
Stool not use to clear everyday ,Sometime feeling that some thing like GAS is coming towards thought from Stomach .
Please suggest what to do
Sir,
Suffering from Gastric problem and bloating in lower abdomen also have small bulge on naval(may be umbilical hernia) also have kidney stone problem for last 15 years stone pass frequently and have size below 10 mm , no uric acid problem. BP ranges 140/90 mostly.
No acid reflux
Please suggest
I shall be highly thankful to your good self
Thanks
Vinod Sharma
Age 37 yrs.
My wife from last one month has developed a problem of going for urination 4-5 times at nights, disturbing her sleep.
She is although type-2 diabetic but her sugar is always in control.
Age-58 yeras
Please advice medication to stop frequent urination at night
My son is 5 year old he is having inguinal hernia from 3 months which medicine i use for him
Hi Dr
I just knew about this Lycopodium -30 and received it and I want to use it for Rosacea, Could you please let me know how to use it and what is the right dose and for how long to be used ?
Thanks and regards
डॉ जी
इधर करीब 15 दिन से पेशाब करते हुए पहिले करीब आधा चम्मच ब्लड मिला पेशाब आता है फिर ठीक आता है। रात में करीब 4 बार जाना पड़ता है। उम्र 68 की है। हाई बी पी भी है। किडनी में स्टोन आया थ। दवाइयां लेने के बाद दोबारा अल्ट्रासाउंड नही कराया। पानी जब भी पीटा हूँ उसके आधे घण्टे बाद ही पेशाब जाना पड़ता है। पेशाब दिन में भी जल्दी जल्दी जाता हूँ। इधर हर्निया भी हो गई है और बाएं तरफ हैड्रोशील भी करीब 30 सालों से है।
निवेदन है कि कोई निदान बताए।
Hi, I am Kidney disease patient though I am not on dialysis because creatinine test required by my doctor shows my creatinine is within normal. My PSA is 0.49 and my prostrate volume is 20.16cm3. Back in December 2018 I had blood in urine which was treated with Prexam and Divos 500 and the blood in urine stopped. When frequent urine started 4weeks ago my general practice doctor required that I do HIV Antibody test which was negative. My fasten blood sugar also shows I am not diabetic. I have low blood pressure which is 64/104. I also have the following conditions:
–I have lost 5kgs in 4weeks.
–I urinate almost 30times in a day.
–The urine come with serious urgency to the extent that if I do not urinate immediately I will urinate into my pants.
–I cannot get the real taste of food(metallic taste or what can be described as highly coated tongue)
–I have serious lower back pain especially lower left back.
–I have cramps in my arms and hands such that sometimes if I fold my hands fingers it will be difficult to stretch it out.
–I am anaemic (RBC count is 29.2 , PCV is 26.9%, Haemoglobin (Hb) is 9.4gm/dl.
–Dizziness.
–Sometimes I have swollen legs and arms which I control by reducing my salt intake.
— I sometimes breath very fast when I eat food such as corn or corn based foods and pineapple . After a personal research I discovered that what is common to those foods is that they contain phosphorus. –The episodes of blood in urine also comes up when up when I eat foods like meat, fried foods , roasted foods , smoked foods and a host of others.
In short I have all the symptoms of a kidney failure.
I want a herbal or homeopathy solutions to these
plz consult with good homeopathic doctor. My mom is a diabetic and she was also facing the problem of kidney disease and some one advice us to consult a homeopathic doc. Medical Doctor also advise us for dialysis but my mom refuse to do this. Now she is very active and eating homeopathic medicine for kidney problem since for than one year.
Hi I am 57 years male I had one heart attack in 2000 abcess in lever in 1994 constipation & gastic can I use Lycopodium 200 how many dose should I take
I am 70 year old male suffering from hypertension for last 30 years & diabetes type 2 for 12 years. Now a chronic kidney disease for the last 3 years with creatinine level of 4 . Feels exhausted & likes to remain in rest. On allopathic treatment & diet restriction. Please advise any homeo remedy.
Consult a good homeopathic doc.
Hello Sir! I am 31 yrs old female and taking Clearstone drop and SBL drop no. 3 for UTI by which I had suffered last summer. Also taking Lycopodium 200 for many stomach and digestion problems and for minute gallstone. Is it safe to take all these drops?
Hi Dr kaur , l am health problem mantel deeppration ,anxiety, tension , gas
Sir,
I am on self-medication. So may i know how long should I take Lycopodium Clavatum 30. Many symptoms of Lycopodium of brain and digestion are similar .
pls advice.
ii) Same for CALADIUM 30 ALSO
I am 37 years old man height 5^7 suffering from erectile dysfunction for 7 years due to exceed materbation in early age.Lack of confidence ,depression, anxiety, performance anxiety. I am married in 2002 and first impression was very disappointed. I took allopathy by psychologists much more time but did not get parmanent cure.I have two children .My penis is short and I am now unable to intercorse. Before intercourse my penis goes downwards and have to sleep disappointed
I suspect on wife and she loves a boy of 24
I think of suicide sometimes .Can I be recovered sir ??
Mera pet saf ni hota hai dr. Sahab btao me kon c dwa lu
Nux Vomica 200 10 drops at night before sleep.
is lycopodium is helpful for constipation
Nux Vomica 200 potency is helpful for constipation. Take 5 to 10 drops at night before sleep.
Hello Doc , I am a 55yrs lady and put on weight specially on buttock , hips and thighs. Pls suggest me a homeopathic medicine to reduce my body weight and get it into a shape. I do exercise regularly. I don’t have any hypertension or diabetes history.
Regards.
My son is 26 days old. He often cries before passing urine. I have lycopodium 6 (liquid) at home. Can I give him the same to treat the problem? Since he is completely on Brest feeding, What should be the Dose and can I give the medicine with some water or directly?
Thanking you
SUJATA DUTTA
Hello sujata no need to go for any medicine.bcoz of his penis hole note open properly he cries .my son has same problem.i go for urologist pediatrician n he pull back his penis skin .it take few second n within minute i come back frm doctors cabin. Go with good doc ow some doc suggest u surgery which muslim does with their son.or if u have malish bai for ur son .she might have traditional knolege she pull back his skin.or the safest way to go for doctor.little drops of blood came and he will give u tube neomycin and it cures in 2 days.9924115008 my number u can cal me
Sir I have left side ingenual hernia since last ten years. Still no harm, but I am in search of effective homoeopathic medicine. Kindly reply.
Acidity heartburn and constipation with irritable bowel syndrome kindly tell the medicine to cure all diseases
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.
Dear Doctor I am having brain zaps as I left using antidepressent one and half month ago and now brain zaps are killing me I get electric shock like feeling in head and seizures feeling jaisay jhatka parta hai does homeopathic have any medicine for this
Acidity fast & diabetes