Lycopodium Clavatum

Lycopodium clavatum (club moss)

Lycopodium Clavatum, from club moss, is a major constitutional homeopathic remedy, especially for digestive and liver complaints with bloating, and for a picture of outward bluster covering inner lack of confidence.

This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.

What Lycopodium Clavatum is used for

  • Gas, bloating and indigestion, worse 4–8 p.m.
  • Liver and gallbladder sluggishness
  • Urinary complaints and certain kidney-stone pictures
  • Hair loss and premature greying in the picture
  • Anticipatory anxiety with low self-confidence

Characteristic symptom picture

Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Lycopodium Clavatum.

  • Bloating and gas, worse in the late afternoon (4–8 p.m.)
  • Often right-sided complaints
  • Craves sweets and warm food/drinks
  • Low confidence inwardly, with outward bluster
  • Irritable on waking; quickly full when eating

Potency

Lycopodium is commonly used in 30C and 200C; potency is a clinical decision for your homeopath.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lycopodium used for?

It is strongly associated with digestive and liver complaints — gas and bloating worse in the late afternoon — and with urinary issues and a low-confidence constitutional picture. The right remedy depends on the whole case.

Is Lycopodium good for gas and bloating?

It is one of the most-considered remedies for bloating and gas, classically worse 4–8 p.m., but a homeopath confirms suitability.

Does it help liver problems?

It is often considered in liver/digestive sluggishness within its constitutional picture; medical monitoring still applies for liver disease.

Can I self-prescribe it?

No — consult a qualified homeopath for the correct remedy and potency.

Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case

Consult a homeopathy doctor