Remedy
Argentum Nitricum
Argentum nitricum
For intense sugar cravings and the nervous agitation that follows sugar highs and crashes. Often indicated in people who crave sweets when anxious, anticipate events, and experience trembling, bloating, or loose bowels after indulgence.
Key indications
- Best for: Intense sugar cravings with nervous anticipation or anxiety
- Craves sweets when worried or before anticipated events
- Trembling, bloating, or diarrhea after eating sugar
- Impulsive tendencies and fear of future events
Worse from
Sugar, sweets, warmth, mental exertion, anticipation
Better from
Cool air, open air, being still
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily when sugar cravings are strong; taper as impulses settle.
Frequently taken with
Nux Vomica (strychnine tree nut)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.