SBL Lac caninum

Common Name: Dog’s Milk, Bitch’s Milk

Overview

Lac Caninum is a homeopathic remedy derived from the milk of dogs, used for a wide variety of symptoms, including erratic pains, sensitivity, and glandular issues. It is particularly effective for alternating or shifting symptoms, such as pains that switch sides or mental and physical states that fluctuate. It is also used for throat, menstrual, and urinary conditions.

Causes and Symptoms Addressed by Lac Caninum

General Indications

• Erratic Symptoms: Pains or conditions that alternate sides or locations.
• Sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to pain, touch, and surroundings.
• Glandular Issues: Swelling or inflammation of glands, particularly in the throat or reproductive organs.

Mind and Head

• Memory Loss: Difficulty remembering what is read.
• Violent Headaches: Pain in the occiput or over the left eye, often worse in the morning.
• Mental Restlessness: Wandering thoughts and alternating mental states.

Eyes, Ears, Nose

• Heavy Eyelids: Sensation of heaviness in the upper lids.
• Ear Pain: Sharp pain in the right ear with ringing or noises.
• Coryza: Sore throat, sneezing, and nasal discharge.

Mouth and Throat

• Sore Throat: Burning raw sensation, often accompanied by cough.
• Tonsillitis: Small ulcers on tonsils and fauces.
• Cracked Lips and Corners of Mouth: Peeling, dryness, and sensitivity.

Stomach and Abdomen

• Digestive Discomfort: Pain as if from undigested food or a heavy stone in the stomach.
• Pelvic Pain: Pressive pain and discomfort in the pelvis.

Urinary Complaints

• Frequent Urination: Constant desire to urinate, with large quantities passed.
• Irritable Bladder: Persistent bladder discomfort.

Female Complaints

• Menstrual Irregularities: Sore throat and cough tied to menstruation, bright red menstrual flow.
• Swollen Labia: Pain and swelling, particularly in the left labia, with urination discomfort.
• Breast Pain: Constant soreness, worse with movement or descending stairs.

Neck and Back

• Spinal Sensitivity: Back and spine are sore to touch or pressure.
• Pain in Sacrum: Worsens with riding or prolonged sitting.

Extremities

• Sciatica: Numbness, stiffness, and pain in legs.
• Burning Sensation: Particularly in the palms and soles.
• Alternating Swelling: Swelling in lower extremities that alternates between limbs.

Skin

• Ulcers: Red, painful ulcers that improve with Lac Caninum.

Dosage and Administration

• Dosage: Take 5 drops in half a cup of water three times a day.
• Alternatively, medicate globules and take three times daily or as prescribed by a physician.
• Always consult a homeopathic practitioner for personalized guidance.

Side Effects

• No known side effects when taken as directed.
• Compatible with other forms of medication, including allopathic and ayurvedic remedies.

Precautions

• Maintain a 15-minute gap before or after meals.
• Consult a homeopathic practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the course of medication.

Terms and Conditions

Homeopathic products should be taken based on symptom similarity. Results may vary depending on individual conditions. Always consult your physician before use, especially in severe cases, and avoid self-medication.