Castor equi
Ricinus communis
Key Characteristics
Affections of the mammae and lacteal glands; sore, cracked, or ulcerated nipples of nursing women; galactorrhoea; sensitive, painful breasts; eruptions and itching of the breasts; weakness with lacteal complaints.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
30C, 200C, 1M
Acute
30C 2-3x daily for acute sore, cracked nipples or breast pain in nursing women; reduce as symptoms ease.
Chronic
200C weekly for chronic lacteal complaints, galactorrhoea, or sensitive breasts; 1M only under professional supervision.
Notes
Best for affections of the mammae and lacteal glands, especially sore, cracked nipples of nursing women. Often paired with Pulsatilla or Phytolacca in lacteal complaints. Stop on improvement.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Sanguine
Materia Medica
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Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Castor equi.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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