![]() Selenicereus grandiflorus, also known as night-blooming cereus, thrives in the harsh, dry soil of the desert and blooms only at night, encouraging us to do the same when life seems barren and dark. A 1:1 tincture of fresh plant may be given in divided doses of up to 45 drops in any 24-hour period. 6 A low-dose botanical, cactus should be administered judiciously. It is especially useful in CHF, mitral valve insufficiency, and angina. When used botanically, cactus (Latin name, Selenicereus grandiflorus) acts as a stimulating tonic, cardiac restorative, and diuretic. 5 Interestingly, Dr Chlebowski has also successfully prescribed Cactus for dysmenorrhea with a constrictive, squeezing quality, which shows that the essence of this remedy can be represented in any system of the body. Other indications for prescribing Cactus include valvular insufficiency, ventricular hypertrophy, palpitations, and angina with a constrictive sense of suffocation. The symptom of being bound by a metal band is a keynote for homeopathic Cactus, a remedy that is also known to have an affinity for the heart. The patient was told to use the 30C potency as needed, and the remedy continued to help until she went into a coma and died a few months later. The patient was breathing much more easily and the family was quite relieved. On follow-up with the daughter a day or so later, I learned that the remedy had significantly alleviated both the dyspnea and the cough. The patient was given a 30C dose, to take every 2 hours as needed. Cactus was chosen for its strong affinity for the heart and the fact that it fit what symptoms I did have for her. ![]() As the daughter gave the case to me and I did not have the opportunity to see the patient, it is likely I was missing some key symptoms that might have made me more confident in my prescription. Several remedies came up, but on reviewing materia medicia, Cactus grandiflorus seemed the most appropriate. Three rubrics were used from Murphy’s Repertory:īREATHING, DIFFICULT, HEART, problems, with 4 Respirations were short, shallow, and frequent, and she suffered from a constant, weak, dry cough that added to her state of exhaustion. Although she was being treated by a cardiologist, she had experienced little to no relief from allopathic medications. A Case of End-Stage CHFĪ 90-year-old woman in end-stage congestive heart failure (CHF) had extreme dyspnea that was aggravated by the slightest exertion. Both the rate and the rhythm of her heart had also returned to normal. Within 12 hours of the 30C dose, the strange feeling was gone from her chest, having disappeared rapidly and permanently. She had responded well in the past to homeopathic Phosphorus and Phosphoric acid for symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and fatigue, but the cardiac symptoms were a new development.īased on the keynote symptom of constriction as if a metal band was around the chest 1 the patient was given 1 dose of Cactus grandiflorus 30C in the office, and a dose of 200C to take home and use if symptoms did not abate. Examination revealed tachycardia and an irregularly irregular pulse. She described the pain as a sensation of constriction that felt like an “iron band” encircling her chest. The doctor takes the credit.” A Case of Arrhythmia & Chest PainĪ 68-year-old woman presented to the clinic with new symptoms of palpitations and chest pain. ![]() The following cases offer a few examples of the incredible results naturopathic doctors see regularly in clinical practice – results that blossom from the healing power of nature inherent in the therapies we choose and in our patients’ bodies.īill also used to say, “Nature does the work. While there is no doubt that continuing to deepen our understanding of biochemistry and pathophysiology is a vital part of serving our patients, our real job, as Benedict Lust always stressed, is to mobilize the vital force. He then set the chalk down, turned back to the students, and said, “Basically, we have no idea.” In answer to a question from a one of his students, Bill Mitchell, ND, picked up the chalk and proceeded to fill 2 blackboards with biochemical equations. ![]()
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