Remedy

Belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Atropa belladonna

Botanical illustration of Belladonna

A top remedy for opiate addiction and the withdrawal state marked by hot, flushed skin, throbbing pain, restlessness, and a sudden onset of intense symptoms. Useful when the nervous system is hyper-reactive and the person flares with heat, sensitivity, and cramping during early withdrawal.

Key indications

  • Best for: Opiate addiction or withdrawal with sudden, intense hot complaints
  • Hot, flushed face and throbbing pain during withdrawal flares
  • Restlessness, dilated pupils, and sensitivity to light, noise, or jarring
  • Cramping or colicky pains that come on violently and intermittently
Worse from

Light, noise, jarring, motion, heat, touch

Better from

Quiet, dim room, semi-upright, warmth in bed when chilly

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily.

Frequently taken with

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.