Sepia is a wide-ranging remedy often given by professional homeopaths to those whose illness is ‘chronic’ (i.e. not acute).

However if its key indicators are present in acute illness you can prescribe it with confidence.

Usually those needing Sepia will be in a depressed state. This is sometimes seen as an indifference to everything. They do not enjoy anything and simply want to be left alone.

Occasionally, if they can be persuaded to get up and do something, they actually feel better

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Better moving about vigorously (dancing, exercise, sports etc)

Worse before menstrual period

Depressed, tearful state

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Backache

Cold sores

Cold

Constipation

Cough

Cystitis

Eye problems

Fever

Headache

Joint pain

Insomnia

Pregnancy complaints

Menstrual problems

Nausea

Vomiting