Cactus Grandiflorus is a homeopathic remedy used to treat various heart conditions.
It is often compared with Digitalis, another heart remedy.

Feature	Cactus G	Digitalis
Action	Increases contractility of the heart	Increases contractility and reduces heart rate
Functional changes	Improves cardiac function, especially in conditions like mitral regurgitation	Strengthens heart contractions and slows heart rate
Pathological tendencies	Fibrillation, heart failure	Atrial fibrillation, heart block
Key symptoms	Angina pectoris, palpitations, mitral regurgitation	Atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, nausea
Modalities	Worse from exertion, better from rest	Worse from exertion, better from rest and digitalis therapy
Remedy essence	Acts on the heart's contractility and rhythm, especially in cases of valvular disease	Acts on the heart's strength and rhythm, with a focus on atrial fibrillation and CHF

Introduction: Cactus Grandiflorus is a remedy derived from the night-blooming cactus.
Sphere of Action: Primarily acts on the cardiovascular system.
Clinical Features: Used in treating conditions like angina pectoris, mitral regurgitation, and heart failure.
Pathology: Fibrillation, heart failure, and valvular diseases.
Physical Makeup / Constitution: Often used in patients with a sensitive, emotional temperament.
Characteristic Symptoms: Palpitations, angina pectoris, and mitral regurgitation.
Guiding Symptoms: Increased contractility of the heart, fibrillation.
Ailments From: Exertion, emotional stress.
Modalities (Worse/Better): Worse from exertion, better from rest.
Generalities: Acts on the heart, improving its function.
Comparisons / Relationships: | Feature | Cactus G | Digitalis | | --- | --- | --- | | Heart Action | Increases contractility | Increases contractility and slows heart rate | | Key Symptoms | Angina, palpitations | Atrial fibrillation, CHF |
Keynote Keywords: Heart, contractility, fibrillation, angina.

17. Cactus Grandiflorus Cactus G and Digitalis – Heart Disease