Common Name: Canada Fleabane
Family: Compositae (Asteraceae)
Kingdom: Plant
Miasm: Sycotic
Thermal: Chilly
Sphere of Action
Acts chiefly on the venous system and mucous membranes, especially those of the genito-urinary tract, producing passive hemorrhages and capillary bleeding.
Key Clinical Indications
Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Uterine hemorrhage (metrorrhagia), especially bright red blood in profuse amounts
- Bleeding from nose, lungs, rectum or bladder
- Hemorrhage after miscarriage or abortion
- Bleeding piles with bright red blood
Female Complaints
- Menorrhagia with bright red blood, especially when blood starts with least movement
- Uterine bleeding in young girls (puberty) or after coitus
- Leucorrhea after heavy bleeding
Urinary Troubles
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Burning during urination
- Irritation of urinary tract
Characteristic Symptoms
- Active hemorrhage from any orifice, bright red, worsened by least exertion
- Blood may appear in jets or spurts
- No pain, but sudden gushing of blood
- Sensation as if something is torn inside
Mental Symptoms
- Anxiety from the sight of blood
- Nervousness associated with blood loss
Modalities
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Worse From |
Better From |
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Motion or exertion |
Rest, lying down |
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Slight touch or jarring |
Cold applications |
Potency & Dosage
- Mother tincture (Q) or 3x in bleeding piles or hematuria
- 30C or 200C for systemic hemorrhagic tendencies
- Frequent repetition may be needed in acute bleeding
Relationships
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Complementary |
Compare With |
Antidotes |
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Sabina, Millefolium |
Hamamelis, Ipecac, Trillium Pendulum |
Aconite |
Mnemonic to Remember
Erigeron
"Eri = Eruption of Red Instantly"
- Bright red hemorrhage,
- Erupts suddenly with motion,
- Involves uterus or bladder.
One-Line Summary
Erigeron Canadensis is a great remedy for bright red hemorrhages from uterus or bladder, aggravated by the least motion.
Tags
MATERIA MEDICA