Aconite (monkshood)
Aconitum napellus
A remedy for sudden palpitations during the menopausal period, with a pounding or racing heart that comes on abruptly, often with heat, restlessness, and anxiety or fear. Especially useful when palpitations arrive with a hot flash or wake the person at night.
Key indications
- Sudden palpitations during menopause or perimenopause
- Pounding or racing heart with heat and flushing
- Anxiety, restlessness, or fear accompanying the palpitations
- Palpitations that come on abruptly, often at night
Warm rooms, night, emotional excitement, lying on left side
Open air, rest, quiet
200C once per hour during palpitations; taper as symptoms improve.
Ammonium Carbonicum (ammonium carbonate)General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.