The Lycopodium patient has quite a good opinion of himself and is sure in his own mind that he knows what is best. However, he is deeply insecure and may exaggerate the truth to bolster his esteem.

Lycopodium types tend to be bossy and irritable. They are afraid of making mistakes and forgetting things and with developing loss of confidence, cannot bring themselves to do anything. They can become averse to meeting people, new projects and being alone. Yet at the same time they desire company.

They appear tall and have sallow skin. They can often be pear-shaped with poorly developed muscles. They dislike becoming overheated, yet are sensitive to the cold. Symptoms tend to appear on the right side of the body and are often worse between 4.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m.

Lycopodium is a well-known remedy for digestive complaints especially indigestion, vomiting and bloating, flatulence or constipation. It is also often used in prostate or kidney problems, headaches, chronic fatigue, anxiety states and insomnia.