Cactus grand.

Night-blooming cactus

Cactus grandiflorus / Selinecereus grandiflorus

This cactus has large, fleshy stems. The Cactus grand. remedy was first proved by Dr. Rubins in 1862. The symptoms he noted included severe constricting sensations in the heart with chest pain, and Cactus grand. is therefore an important heart remedy. Some varieties of cactus have been used in folk medicine.

Parts Used

Young, tender stems and flowers

Uses

Cactus grand. is used for angina with violent, constricting pain. The chest feels very tight, as if gripped by an iron hand, especially when the heart is working hard, for example during exercise or when stressed. The pain is violent, worse when lying on the left side, and there may be associated palpitations. There may also be associated swelling or a tingling sensation in the left hand. Sufferers feel that they will die and that there is no cure.

Source

Grows in dry, desert regions in the US and South America.