The remedy Sepia is made from cuttlefish & is excellent for female complaints that focus on the ovaries, uterus or vagina. Sepia is predominantly a female remedy. The Sepia patient gives the impression of being dull, heavy & sallow, often with a smooth round doughy face. They tend to adopt a martyr’s role & feel on the brink of being overwhelmed in life. Everything may appear strange to the Sepia patient. There is a feeling that she doesn’t love her family. She knows she loves them, but she feels cut-off & indifferent to them. She can appear hard & withdrawn. Sepia types fear being alone & poverty. They love to dance, which improves all complaints. They can crave vinegar & sour foods, though cooking smells can make them feel nauseous. They like thunderstorms & are worse before the period. Sepia’s tend to have a sallow or yellow complexion & are lean & elegant with slim hips. Sepia is often used to treat PMS, emotional problems, during & after pregnancy, menopause, hormonally, Weak areas of the body include the left side, skin, venous circulation & the female reproductive organs.