Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
#1 general headache remedy. Especially when accompanied by sudden, intense, hot complaints — flushed face, throbbing pain, and a fever that comes on like a switch flipped.
Key indications
- Sudden high fever with red, radiating heat
- Throbbing headache worse from light and noise
- Sore throat, bright red, right-sided
- Pupils dilated, eyes glassy
Worse from
Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm
Better from
Semi-upright, quiet, dim room
Suggested dosage
6C every 3-4 hours during acute headaches, stretch longer as it settles.
Frequently taken with
Berberis Vulgaris (barberry)
Sarsaparilla (sarsaparilla vine)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.