In this article, we are going to look at the large intestine from a homeopathic perspective. We are going to look at how it connects with our mind and emotions, and how this connection can create problems in our day-to-day life. By understanding the relationship between the large intestine and our emotions, we can begin to use homeopathy to treat the root cause of any problem.
From a homeopathic perspective the large intestine is about letting go of the non-essential. The large intestine is about letting go of things that are not essential to our well-being and identity. Homeopathy helps you to let go of what no longer serves your highest good, so that you can be more yourself than you've ever been before.
The Large Intestine is connected to the metal element and metal is about being organized and structured. According to Chinese medicine, the Large Intestine governs our daily routine and if we are not organized in our lives, then it becomes difficult for us to move forward in life with clarity.
We often think that our identity is attached to what we have and when we lose something we feel like we are losing ourselves. If a person loses an arm or leg, they might still consider themselves to be “the same” person, but this is possible because the brain has separate memory systems for different aspects of self-perception. When you lose an arm or leg, all you have lost is that part of your physical body. But when you lose something else—like your job or relationship—it can be harder to see yourself as the same person because these things were important parts of who you are as a whole.
If your large intestine is weak, you need to let go of things which make you feel insecure or threatened. Letting go of things that are not essential and do not serve you in the best way is very important.
By doing this, you will also strengthen your large intestine. We all need to “Let go” of things which we don’t need in our lives and this is what the large intestine is about and why it is so important to look after it by eating well and not putting too much pressure on it.