Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
For the pain and inflammation of appendicitis — sudden, intense, throbbing pain in the lower right abdomen with heat, redness, and extreme sensitivity to touch, jarring, or the slightest movement. The face may be flushed with a bounding pulse and low to moderate fever.
Key indications
- Best for: The pain of appendicitis; sudden, intense, throbbing lower right abdominal pain
- Abdomen hot, red, and extremely sensitive to touch or jarring
- Pain worse from the slightest movement; better lying still
- Flushed face, bounding pulse, fever that comes on suddenly
Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm
Semi-upright, quiet, dim room
3C or 6C every 15 minutes during acute pain; reduce to twice daily as the pain eases and continue for three months to prevent recurrence. Seek immediate medical care if pain is severe, worsening, or occurs with fever, vomiting, or a rigid abdomen.
Lycopodium (club moss)
Sulphur (sulphur)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.