Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
A supportive remedy for sudden, intense headaches during a brain tumor. Indicated when head pain comes on violently with throbbing, fullness, heat and redness of the face, and extreme sensitivity to light, noise, and jarring.
Key indications
- Best for: Sudden, violent, throbbing headaches during a brain tumor with flushed face and dilated pupils
- Headache worse from light, noise, jarring, and stooping
- Sensation of fullness and pressure in the head
- Hypersensitivity of all senses during painful episodes
Light, noise, jarring, stooping, touch
Rest in a dark, quiet room, sitting semi-erect
3C or 6C every 30–60 minutes during acute headache episodes, up to 6 doses. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: A sudden severe headache with a brain tumor can signal raised intracranial pressure or bleeding — seek emergency medical care. This remedy is supportive only.
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Picric Acid (picric acid)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.