Cantharis

The homeopathic medicine cantharis is obtained from a vividly green colour beetle called Lytta vesicatoria, which is commonly known as the Spanish fly or the blister beetle.

Special Precautions of Cantharis

• Only homeopathic use !
• Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.
• The beetle contains a substance called cantharidine which is a powerful irritant if ingested (it is even powerful enough to raise blisters if applied topically) and any significant dose can and will cause kidney damage or even death. Symptoms of poisoning are severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, painful mouth and throat and in extreme cases the presence of blood in urine, stools and vomit.

Benefits and uses of Cantharis are

• Acute cystitis : a wonderful remedy for the condition wherein people have a constant as well as urgent urge for passing urine - so intense as if like a violent spasm in the lower abdominal region to release urine from the bladder. Despite the intense urge, the patients are unable to urinate much, but pass only a few drops and that too sluggishly. In addition, the urine may also be hot and contain blood. Such patients usually experience immense pain as well as a burning sensation while passing urine. While these individuals may have a feeling that their bladder has been drained out, the constant urge to urinate does not go away. Such a situation is not only frustrating, but also very painful.
• Excessive libido : People who have an intense urge for sexual intercourse and feel that they need to do it immediately are the ones who require the homeopathic medicine cantharis. It is the most suitable remedy to cure sexual arousal that is uncontrollable. Individuals suffering from this problem almost always find their genitals inflamed and stimulated for sexual activity. Such people usual have sexual fantasies and this is likely to disrupt their sleep. Although sexual activity is pleasurable, such a condition is not only frustrating, but also humiliating at times.
• Burns and scalds : is very effective in healing burns, scalding and even sunburns that one may endure. If a person's skin is susceptible to formation of blisters, the use of the homeopathic medicine cantharis is perhaps one of the best remedies for it. Administering cantharis naturally helps the body to heal the burn itself as well as alleviate the symptoms associated with it.
• Insect bites and stings : Cantharis works effectively to provide relief in the instances of piercing pains caused by insect bites or stings. In such cases, this homeopathic medicine needs to be applied externally on the affected area. When an individual is bitten by any insect or experiences a sting, he/ she is likely to demonstrate certain emotions, for example anger. These are also eased by using cantharis.
• Gastritis, diarrhea and dysentery : beneficial for people suffering from gastritis, diarrhea as well as dysentery. Several people rely on cantharis when they experience a scorching pain, a bloated abdomen and also diarrhea - all the conditions are usually accompanied by a scalding (a feeling of being burnt) feeling. Such individuals may even experience a lack of appetite or even avoid food strongly. In addition, such conditions are likely to be associated with irritability or tetchiness.

Profile Type

People that may benefit the most from cantharis as a homeopathic remedy tend to have a very high sex drive that may become almost uncontrollable at times. They are often restless and have a difficult time in coping when they are sick. Their irritability can sometimes have a tendency to escalate into a fit of rage. There is commonly psychological problems that come about as a result of these mood swings such as great confusion or even mania.