Cantharis (HMT)

Cantharis is a very poisonous fly. In the old days, seamen used to

give its poison to prostitutes for it s aphrodisiac action. In those days,

the sea ports used to be the centre of sexual obscenity. Nowadays, the

use of Cantharis is prohibited by la w. The sting of this fly causes

intense burning.

sensation. Its blisters are not that bi g. For the treatment of large

ameliorate the unusual burning pain of the entire body. In such a

condition, Calendula can also be used.

In Cantharis, the patient expresse s sudden total indifference to his

surroundings, perversion of the mi nd and loss of consciousness. His

point towards Cannabis Indica as well, but the main distinctive point

is that in Cannabis Indica, the pa tient enjoys his perverted illusions

and does not suffer. In Cantharis, the patient is in a state of frenzy due

He also feels as if he is possessed by a demon and is talking under the

influence of the possessing force. These kinds of symptoms also

happen in Cannabis Sativa.

While under the effect of the poison, the patient loses his self-identity

and feels himself under the influen ce of a foreign power. If this

the sickness. The Cantharis patient is of aggressive nature and likes

to torment others. He can become extremely angry. Cantharis in high

aggressive sexual behaviour.

surface of water can throw him into a state of convulsion. He is

with Cantharis is very troublesome. He has fits of anger and ferocity

and has the tendency to kill. There is an obscene type of talking by

innocent young girls which resembles that of Hyoscyamus. Cantharis

is also very useful in treating severe stabbing type of pains.

Along the course of the nerves, painful blisters form, more so on the

It is very important to start th e treatment promptly. Commonly, the

combination of Arsenic, Ledum and L achesis is very beneficial. In

administered at once. If these two formulas do not work satisfactorily,

Cantharis should be administered w ithout any delay. In the case of

resembling Arsenic. The colourati on of the blisters of Cantharis

changes fast and the surrounding skin becomes dark with signs of

impending gangrene. In this situ ation, Cantharis must be given

immediately. The skin of the Cantharis patient feels severe burning

from simple touch. Cantharis is of great use for treating the

There is a burning sensation in the gullet (oesophagus) and the

intense urinary symptoms. Cannabi s Sativa in CM also works very

with passing albumin in the urine. In the absence of albumin, the

urine of a Cantharis patient is of a dark red colour.

placenta is retained (in Secal as well as in Cantharis) then the infection

associated with persistent foul discharge. The ovaries feel painful and

In homoeopathic form, its pois on is utilized to relieve a burning

blisters, Rhus Tox is better than Cant haris. Intense burning is also a

problem rather than Cantharis. Hi gh potency Cantharis might relieve

intensely restless leading to extr eme anger. The burning associated

the absence of restlessness, Arni ca, Lachesis and Ledum should be

Rhus Tox, the restlessness of a Cant haris patient is very intense,

hypothermia due to intense cold. Th us, it may once again perk up the

Merc Cor is chronic of Cantharis. Merc Cor CM rapidly relieves the

touch, cold water and on urination.

mind is occupied with strange and weird thoughts. The symptoms

to the cloudiness of the mind . He does not know what he is doing.

particular symptom becomes permanen t, it is due to some mental

potency can be useful in treating a sadistic type of person showing

In Cantharis, the patient has a fear of water. Mere reflections on the

In Cantharis, the patient has a fear of water. Mere reflections on the

face (Herpes). They may leave deep ugly scars. When on the eyes,

the patient may become blind or this may result in the loss of one eye.

burning. The heartbeat is weak and irregular. There is pain in the

In Cantharis, the patient has a fear of water. Mere reflections on the

face (Herpes). They may leave deep ugly scars. When on the eyes,

the patient may become blind or this may result in the loss of one eye.

burning. The heartbeat is weak and irregular. There is pain in the

burning. The heartbeat is weak and irregular. There is pain in the

fading body defences. In Cantharis, the stomach distends with gas.

stomach, along with severe thirst.

menstrual blood is darkish. After the delivery of a child, if the

There are certain special symptoms pertaining to menstruation. The

periods are frequent a nd excessive in amount. The colour of the

menstrual blood is darkish. After the delivery of a child, if the

of the uterus may lead to gangrene formation. In case, the infection

has not far advanced, the uterus remains chronically inflamed

lower part of the back. The symp toms of Cantharis intensify with