Caladium Seguinum: Homeopathic Medicine – Its Use, Indications And Dosage

Caladium Seguinum is prepared from the plant American Arum also known as ‘dumb cane’ from family Araceae. This fresh plant undergoes potentization that extracts and intensifies its medicinal properties and gives us a very important homeopathic medicine Caladium Seguinum. A remedy for male problems, it is one of the best homeopathic medicines for managing cases of erectile dysfunction and genital itching in males.

Drug Action

This remedy’s sphere of action is mainly centered on male genital organs. Other than this, its action is also notable on female genitals. It also acts well on gastric system, skin and respiratory organs. Another beneficial action of this medicine is to lessen craving for tobacco which helps in withdrawing from its addiction.

Clinical Indications

Erectile dysfunction, impotency, spermatorrhea, pruritis vulva, itching, nymphomania, threadworms, mosquito bite, asthma, tobacco habit

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1. Male Problems (Erectile Dysfunction, Itching, Premature Ejaculation, Spermatorrhea)

The most prominent action of Caladium Seguinum is noted on male genitals. Firstly, it is a top most medicine to treat complaint of erectile dysfunction (inability to achieve or maintain erections firm enough to have sexual intercourse). Males needing it have sexual desire and thoughts but are unable to achieve erections. Penis remains relaxed even after sexual excitement. Caladium Seguinumcan be used when impotency is attended with mental depression. The use of this medicine is also considered to manage the effects of excessive masturbation. It also works well in cases where erections occur but do not last long. It is of great value in treating cases of premature ejaculation. Caladium Seguinum is a very beneficial medicine to manage itching of genitals. The eruptions on scrotum are dry and scaly, itching gets worse at night. Excessive sweating on the scrotum can be present. It is also well-indicated when glans is red and dry. It is covered with tiny red points. Along with this, the prepuce is swollen along the margins with soreness and pain. Other than this, it can be given in cases where erections occur without desire in the morning. It is also useful when painful erections appear without sexual desire. Lastly, it proves effective in cases of spermatorrhea and nocturnal emissions.

Key Indicating Features

Erectile dysfunction with sexual desire and thoughts but inability to achieve erections

Impotency with mental depression

Premature ejaculation

Itching of genitals

2. Female Problems (Itching)

In females, Caladium Seguinum is mostly prescribed to manage itching in vulva and vagina. In some cases, eruptions around the genitals may occur after itching. It is a leading medicine for cases of vaginal itching resulting from pinworms if these worms move to the vagina. It is useful for cases of cramping pain in the uterus, particularly at night.

Key Indicating Features

Vaginal itching resulting from pinworms

Cramping pain in uterus, particularly at night

3. Gastric Concerns (Burning, Stitching Pain)

If we talk of gastric concerns, it is well indicated for managing burning in stomach. It gets worse from drinking tea and eating chocolates, and also from deep breathing. Burps and vomiting may accompany. Caladium Seguinum is also indicated for needle-like stitching in the pit of stomach. It increases if one sits down. A unique sensation of a bird fluttering in the stomach can be present. In some cases, a person feels hollow in the stomach. This medicine can also be used for cutting pain in the navel region with need to bend double (bend forward and downward). Another symptom indicating its use is a pulsating burning sensation in the upper part of the abdomen. There may be distension and hardness in the abdomen, which gets painful on applying pressure.

Key Indicating Features

Burning in stomach, worse from drinking tea, eating chocolates and from deep breathing

Needle like stitching in the pit of stomach

Cutting pain in navel region

4. Skin Issues (Itching, Burning, Mosquito Bite)

Caladium Seguinum gives good results in cases of itching and burning sensation at the affected site of mosquito/insect bite. It can help cases of rough and dry skin. A characteristic feature for its use is itchy skin rash alternating with asthma. It can effectively manage burning on skin felt in spots. Burning mainly occurs on cheeks, nose, toes mainly at night. It can also be given for managing crawling and needle-like stitching on the skin. Next, it is useful for relieving itchy skin after going to bed. Besides, it is indicated for cases of pimples on nose, ear and scalp. A very peculiar indication to use it is sweat having sweet smell.

Key Indicating Features

Itching and burning sensation at site of mosquito/insect bite

Itchy skin rash alternating with asthma

Skin itching in the evening

Sweat having sweet smell

5. Respiratory Issues (Cough, Asthma)

Caladium Seguinum also acts well on the respiratory system, here it also helps in relieving cough. It is mainly used for sudden cough arising from irritation in the throat. There may occur expectoration of small lumps of mucus. Another well-known indication for its use is asthma and emphysema (lung condition that causes shortness of breath) from cigarette smoking. In asthma, heavy pressure is felt on the chest causing suffocation. There may be an asthmatic attack after eating.

Key Indicating Features

Sudden cough arising from irritation in the throat

Asthma and emphysema from cigarette smoking

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from sexual excesses, tobacco smoking, warmth, sudden noises

Relieving factors: Complaints get better in cold air, after sweating, from short nap

Dosage

Depending on the symptoms in every individual case, it can be used from low to high potencies. In general, it can be repeated often in low potencies. Frequent repetition is usually not advised if using high potency.

Relationship with Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Camphor, Capsicum, Carbo veg, Ignatia, Hyoscyamus and Merc Sol

Followed well by: Aconite, Cantharis, Causticum, Pulsatilla, Sepia and Selenium