Remedy Reference Guide

Secale Cornutum

Secale cornutum (ergot of rye)

Secale Cornutum uses in homeopathy: a remedy linked with poor circulation in the extremities, a burning yet cold sensation and passive bleeding, its key picture, potencies and FAQs — informational, consult a homeopath.

Quick answer

What is Secale Cornutum used for in homeopathy?

Secale Cornutum, prepared from ergot of rye, is associated in homeopathy with poor circulation to the hands and feet, a peculiar combination of burning sensation with objective coldness, and passive, dark oozing bleeding, in thin, run-down constitutions.

Reviewed & updated: June 2026

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 Secale Cornutum is used for

Poor circulation to the fingers and toes
Burning sensations yet parts feel cold to touch
Numb, cold, shrivelled extremities
Passive dark oozing bleeding
A wish for cold and to uncover, despite the coldness

Characteristic symptom picture

Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Secale Cornutum.

Coldness of the skin with an internal burning
Wants to be uncovered though the body is cold
Dark, thin, passive bleeding
Withered, numb, poorly-circulated extremities
Worse from heat and covering

Potency

Secale Cornutum is available in several potencies such as 6C, 30C and 200C, and in lower or biochemic and mother-tincture forms in some cases. The right potency and repetition depend entirely on the individual case and are decided by a qualified homeopath - this page gives no dosing instructions.

The Secale Cornutum picture and modalities

Secale Cornutum pictures failing peripheral circulation with a paradox at its heart - the parts feel cold and look withered and numb, yet the person feels burning and wants to be uncovered and away from heat. Bleeding, where it features, tends to be dark, thin, and passively oozing. The constitution is often thin and run-down. A homeopath weighs this cold-yet-burning, uncover-craving pattern within the whole picture.

Before you consider Secale

This is background information, not advice to self-treat. Poor circulation with cold, numb, or discoloured extremities, and any abnormal bleeding, need prompt medical assessment, since the causes can be serious. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual by a qualified practitioner. Homeopathy should complement, not replace, conventional care.

Frequently asked questions

What is Secale Cornutum used for in homeopathy?

It is an informational materia-medica remedy classically linked with poor circulation in the extremities, burning-with-coldness sensations, and passive bleeding. A homeopath matches it to the whole picture, and circulation problems need medical assessment.

Is Secale for circulation problems?

Its picture includes poor circulation with cold, numb extremities, but circulation problems can be serious and need medical evaluation. The remedy is supportive only and never a substitute for proper assessment and treatment.

Should I take this remedy myself?

Self-medication is discouraged. The correct remedy and potency depend on your whole individual symptom picture and should be chosen by a qualified homeopath.

Is it safe alongside other treatment?

Many people use homeopathy alongside conventional care, but you should inform both your doctor and your homeopath about everything you take so your care stays coordinated.