Cimicifuga • Homeopathy for women's complaints

Menstruation, childbirth, menopause

Cimicifuga racemosa is a popular remedy for women's complaints in homeopathy. The agent is used in many ways.

The homeopathic remedy Cimicifuga (black cohosh) is used for gynecological complaints.
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In homeopathy, black cohosh, as a potentized homeopathic medicine, is mainly used for menstrual problems, during menopause and during childbirth. Even after the menopause, Cimicifuga is effective.

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Homeopathy for menopause

Homeopathy for menopause

When does the homeopathic Cimicifuga racemosa help?

The focus of the Cimicifuga effect is on gynecological problems and ailments that are related to them. In addition, potentised Cimicifuga is also used for mood changes, pain in the musculoskeletal system, headaches and other complaints. Cimicifuga has a relaxing and pain relieving effect and helps to stop bleeding. What is striking is the great variability of all complaints and frequent changes in symptoms. Many symptoms are accompanied by severe stiffness and pain in the neck area. Cimicifuga racemosa is also effective for post-menopausal symptoms.

Typical areas of application of homeopathic Cimicifuga and the corresponding symptoms, by which you can tell whether the remedy is suitable:

Menstrual irregularities

  • irregular intervals
  • with dizziness and neck pain
  • with a headache
  • cramping abdominal pain
  • stabbing, shooting pain that radiates from the lower abdomen and sometimes begins before your period
  • little or no bleeding
  • absent or painful menstruation in adolescents

Problems related to childbirth

  • Cimicufuga dilates the cervix
  • Cimicifuga can optimize labor activity
  • Birth arrest
  • Week flow dried up
  • Milk flow stops

Menopausal symptoms

  • irregular, rather weak periods with hot flashes
  • Abdominal, muscle and joint pain
  • Neck, back and headache
  • Problems falling and staying asleep
  • Feelings of fear
  • depressions

Pregnancy complaints

  • Sacral pain during the last period of pregnancy
  • Back pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • fears
  • insomnia
  • depressive moods
  • premature labor

Neck pain

  • through strong muscle tension
  • the pain pulls down your back
  • the throat is sensitive to the touch
  • Pain pulls into your arms

Headaches and migraines

  • with stiffness in the neck or a pressure-sensitive cervical spine and neck tension
  • Feeling as if the skull was "open"
  • Headache like driving a wedge through the skull, often starting from the crown of the head
  • very severe headache during your period
  • Migraines that occur during menopause

Mood changes

  • as a side effect of physical complaints
  • fears

Musculoskeletal pain

  • Joint and muscle pain during your period, menopause and around childbirth
  • Pain changes place and type
  • cutting pain in the back and neck area
  • cutting sciatic pain in left hip

The 9 most popular uses for homeopathic remedies

The 9 most popular uses for homeopathic remedies

How should you dose homeopathic Cimicifuga?

Cimicifuga is offered as a single homeopathic remedy in the form of globules, tablets or drops. It is also contained in homeopathic combination preparations that are used for different diseases. Homeopathic medicines can also be taken safely by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

If you want to use Cimicifuga independently, low potencies are suitable. You can repeat this hourly in potencies D3 to D6 if necessary. A dose consists of three globules, three drops or one tablet that you let dissolve under the tongue. The daily maximum amount is ten receipts. You can also use Cimicifuga independently in potency D12, you can take Cimicifuga D12 up to six times a day. When you start treatment depends on the clinical picture. Start as soon as possible and repeat the intake until the symptoms are significantly better.

In contrast, higher potencies such as Cimicifuga C30, C200 or C1000 are suitable for the treatment of very severe and chronic complaints or pronounced psychological symptoms. Homeopathic medicines in such potencies should only be prescribed by trained therapists and doctors. Pregnant women and women during childbirth are normally provided with the right homeopathic medicine by midwives.

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