Sepia (cuttlefish ink)
Sepia officinalis
For cold sores and herpes outbreaks in people who are hormonally sensitive, often worse around the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. The person may feel tired, indifferent, chilly, and aggravated by cold air, with outbreaks near the lips or corners of the mouth.
Key indications
- Cold sores worse around menses, pregnancy, or hormonal shifts
- Outbreaks with indifference, fatigue, and chilliness
- Blisters near lips or corners of mouth, worse from cold
- Hormonal aggravation before or during menstruation
Cold air, hormonal changes, pregnancy, damp
Warmth, vigorous exercise, open air
200C once every 3 days.
Sepia may affect hormonal balance and should not be used without professional guidance in pregnancy.
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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.