Cantharis
Burns • UTI • Cystitis • Burning
Common Name: Spanish Fly
Remedy Profile
Cantharis corresponds to FIRE. Wherever there is burning—be it a burn on the skin or a urinary infection that feels like passing molten lead—Cantharis is the remedy.
It acts furiously on the urinary organs, causing constant, intolerable urging. For burns, it is the first thing that should be thought of.
Keynotes
- Intolerable Constant Urging
- Violent Burning (Scalding)
- Urine drop by drop
- Burns with blister formation
- Bloody Urine
Clinical Uses
Burns & Scalds
The best remedy for burns. If applied immediately (in dilution) or taken internally, it relieves burning instantly and prevents blisters.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
For acute Cystitis wth violent burning and constant urging. The patient feels like urinating every minute but passes only drops.
Dysentery
Stool like scrapings of intestines. Burning in anus after stool. Bloody mucus.
Skin Eruptions
Vesicular eruptions that burn and itch. Eczema where scratching changes itching to burning.
The "Drop by Drop" Torture
In a Cantharis UTI, the patient rushes to the bathroom every few minutes in agony, but is able to pass only a few hot drops of urine mixed with blood.
The pain is cutting and burning, felt along the whole urethra. This severe state is quickly relieved by Cantharis.
20 Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Cantharis most famous for?
It is the specific remedy for Burns (to prevent blisters) and UTIs (for burning pain).
Q. How to use for burns?
For minor burns, apply Cantharis ointment or dilute Cantharis Q lotion externally. Take 30C/200C internally.
Q. How to identify a Cantharis UTI?
The urging is constant and intolerable. The pain is cutting/burning before, during, and especially AFTER urination.
Q. Is it safe for kidneys?
Yes, it is excellent for inflammation of kidneys (Nephritis) with bloody urine.
Q. Does it help bedwetting?
Not primarily, unless due to infection. It is more for painful retention/urging.
Q. Can men take it?
Yes, for prostate inflammation or urethritis with burning.
Q. Is it good for sunburn?
Yes, if the skin is red, hot, and painful.
Q. What potency?
30C or 200C is standard. Q (Mother Tincture) is used externally for burns.
Q. Does it help acidic stomach?
Yes, if there is violent burning in the stomach (gastritis) and throat.
Q. Is it safe during pregnancy?
UTI is common in pregnancy. Cantharis can be used, but consult a doctor due to its intensity.
Q. Can it cure kidney stones?
It relieves the pain and bleeding caused by stones moving through the ureter.
Q. How quickly does it work?
For burns, almost instantly. For UTI, relief starts within hours.
Q. What is the mental state?
In severe fevers, the patient may have furious delirium or rage (rarely seen in acute UTI cases).
Q. Does it help throat infection?
Yes, if the throat feels on fire and there is difficulty swallowing liquids.
Q. Is it good for insect bites?
Yes, if the bite causes a burning blister.
Q. Can I take it with antibiotics?
Yes, generally safe.
Q. Where to buy?
Authentic Cantharis is available at Yeelo Homeopathy.
Q. Does it help dandruff?
It is used in hair oils (like Cantharis Q mixed with oil) to stimulate scalp and stop hair fall.
Q. What if there is blood in urine?
Cantharis is the top remedy for Haematuria if associated with burning pain.
Q. Is it habit forming?
No, absolutely not.
Relief from Burning
Authentic Cantharis (30, 200, Q) available. Essential for every First Aid kit.