Lycopodium clavatum is a homeopathic remedy derived from club moss, more commonly known as wolf's foot or club grass.
This plant is used in herbal medicine and homeopathy to treat people with health problems in gastroenterology, urology, dermatology, otolaryngology or behavioural and metabolic disorders.
Lycopodium clavatum can be used in the form of granules, doses or other formulations.
Digestive disorders
Lycopodium clavatum is indicated for the treatment of dyspeptic digestive disorders manifested by heartburn, flatulence and biliary dyskinesia.
The person cannot tolerate a tight belt around the waist or wearing tight clothing.
The person also suffers from cholelithiasis, headaches and migraines of digestive origin.
This remedy is particularly recommended for duodenal ulcers, anorexia in children and acetonemic vomiting.
It can also be used to treat lipid abnormalities manifested by elevated triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
In addition to these symptoms, the person may experience rapid satiety, i.e. when they sit down to eat, they have a great appetite, but this disappears immediately after a few bites are swallowed.
Behavioural disorders
When irritability and depression alternate, whether in children or adults, treatment with Lycopodium clavatum is necessary, even essential.
The irritable subject becomes intolerant of any contradiction, constantly expresses bad moods and is sometimes overbearing.
In depression, the subject becomes fearful, anxious and emotional.
They also lack self-confidence and may have poor memory.
They are often melancholy and may be prone to tears.
In general, all these disorders result in a vivid intelligence and spirit, but a noticeable physical weakness.
Urological disorders
Lycopodium clavatum is used in the treatment of genitourinary disorders, particularly urolithiasis, especially of the urinary type.
If the patient exhibits uremic tendencies, emergency treatment with Lycopodium clavatum is required.
Besides these manifestations, renal insufficiency and hyperazotemia syndrome may be observed.
Prostatism and impotence with retained libido can also be treated with Lycopodium clavatum.
ENT indications
Lycopodium clavatum is a particularly effective remedy for treating certain ENT conditions.
It is particularly recommended for people suffering from pollinosis and laryngitis.
Lycopodium clavatum is also effective in treating both severe and mild ear infections.
Metabolic disorders
Lycopodium clavatum is indicated for the treatment of certain metabolic disorders.
If a person's skin is yellowish, it is necessary to administer Lycopodium clavatum.
In most cases, the person will see an increase in their cholesterol levels.
There may also be frequent spikes in blood sugar and azotemia.
In general, the person is intellectually very developed, but his physical capacity remains weak.
Dermatology
Lycopodium clavatum is widely used in dermatology, particularly for chronic urticaria.
In infants, children and adults, eczema with a tendency to become infected at the slightest contact requires treatment with Lycopodium clavatum.
In addition to these symptoms, there may be pre-sternal eczematous dermatoses and seborrhoeic dermatoses.
Lesions, fissures and hyperkeratosis can be seen on the heels.
Treatment with Lycopodium clavatum is essential if the skin is dry, wrinkled and the patient suffers from foul-smelling, viscous sweat.
This remedy is also prescribed for people in their forties who suffer from severe baldness, with hair loss being particularly noticeable on the middle part of the head.
The presence of brownish patches on the abdomen and temporal region also requires treatment with Lycopodium clavatum.