| Sepia officinalis exerts hormone-like, deep-reaching action on the abdomen and sexu- al organs of older, female animals. Classifying by type, Sepia animals are more heavily- boned, angular and discordant than the Pulsatilla-type. The cardinal symptom for Sepia is general stasis of the veins and weakness in all connective tissues; atony of the ten- dons and ligaments, above all in older animals. This atony creates a predisposition for joint luxations and pain and weakness in the spinal column. Rheumatoid joint, muscu- lar, and neural pain. Sepia patients are indolent and start moving slowly. They have in common with Pulsatilla the delayed onset or complete absence of the sexual cycle. Atonia and descensus of the pelvic organs is typical (vaginal prolapse), with a tendency for the vaginal or uterine prolaps. The catarrhal secretions are mucopurulent, sanguin- eous on occasion, and possess an offensive odor. The vagina tends to be dry and to develop soreness and chafing. The application of warm water ameliorates the symp- toms, while during the day and in warmth they aggravate. Also amelioration with movement, with controlled exercise in fresh air by a stimulation of the blood circulation (vaginal prolaps), but also amelioration at rest and after feeding. |
