Remedy

Cactus Grandiflora (night-blooming cereus)

Cactus grandiflorus

Botanical illustration of Cactus Grandiflora

A remedy for heart complaints with a sensation of tightness or constriction — the heart feels squeezed or gripped as if in a vice, with violent palpitations. Suited to pounding, racing heartbeats that are worse when lying on the left side and often come and go periodically.

Key indications

  • Heart feels squeezed, gripped, or bound as if by an iron band
  • Violent palpitations with a constricted feeling in the chest
  • Worse when lying on the left side
  • Complaints that come and go periodically
Worse from

Lying on the left side, exertion, warmth of the bed, 11 am or 11 pm

Better from

Open air, gentle motion, sitting quietly, calm breathing

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.