Sepia (cuttlefish ink)
Sepia officinalis
The leading remedy for PMS mood swings or for painful periods rooted in endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Helpful when menstrual pain is dragging, bearing down, or relieved by warmth and vigorous movement, with a worn-out, emotionally flat or irritable feeling before and during menses.
Key indications
- Top remedy for PMS moodiness; or painful periods due to endometriosis, fibroids, or PID
- Bearing-down or dragging pelvic pain with a sense of pelvic heaviness
- Worn-out, irritable, or emotionally flat before and during menses
- Symptoms improve with warmth, exercise, dancing, or being busy
Before menses, cold, consolation, standing
Vigorous exercise, warmth, eating, occupation
200C once every three days for PMS or moodiness. 6C twice daily for painful periods. Continue for several months.
Sepia may affect hormonal balance and should not be used without professional guidance in pregnancy.
Mag Phos (magnesium phosphate)
Cocculus (Indian berry)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.