Homeopathic Database

The distinctive brown color that makes sepia-toned ink so recognizable comes from a pigment produced by members of the genus Sepia. You know these large mollusks better as cuttlefish.

The Sepia Physiology

Sepia is most often a “woman’s” remedy. Its symptoms are often associated with menstruation or hormonal fluctuations. Physically, women who benefit from sepia are tired and sluggish. But rather than experiencing a true fatigue, sepia people tend to feel much better after exercise or physical activity.

Homeopathic texts tell us that sepia people avoid cold temperatures and darkness. They hate cloudy skies and are at their best in the middle of the day. They may express a preference for strong-tasting foods and it doesn’t matter if the food is sour, spicy or bitter as long as it has a strong taste.

The Sepia Personality

To those around them, sepia personalities seem withdrawn and depressed. They are frequently described as being “in a shell”. They shun physical contact like hugs or kisses and may go through long periods of sexual abstinence, even when married to loving partners.

They may be moody and experience wild and abrupt swings in their emotions.

Sepia in Homeopathic Medicine

In homeopathy, sepia is given to women for any number of “female” complaints, including vaginal infections and sexual dysfunction. It is also administered to children for bed-wetting and may be employed for skin conditions like ringworm or herpes infections.