Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
A leading remedy for the sudden, high fever and hot, red, throbbing onset often seen in measles and early chicken pox. The child has a bright red face, glassy eyes, dilated pupils, and is restless and sensitive to light and noise.
Key indications
- Sudden high fever with bright red, hot face
- Glassy eyes with dilated pupils; sensitive to light
- Hot, dry skin and a throbbing headache
- Restless, startled, and worse from noise, light, or jarring
Worse from
Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm, night
Better from
Semi-upright, quiet, dim room
Suggested dosage
6C every 30-60 mins during intense fever and redness; taper as heat settles.
Frequently taken with
Bryonia (white bryony)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.