Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
A top remedy for the sudden, acute onset of conjunctivitis with bright red, hot, throbbing eyes. The whites are deeply bloodshot, the eyes feel dry and burning, and there is marked sensitivity to light. Often accompanies fever or a head cold.
Key indications
- Red, bloodshot eyes with sudden onset intense pinkeye; or pinkeye with fever
- Throbbing, burning pain with marked light sensitivity
- Dilated pupils and a flushed, hot face
- Often with fever or a sudden head cold
Worse from
Light, noise, jarring, lying down
Better from
Sitting semi-upright, dim quiet rooms
Suggested dosage
3C or 6C twice daily.
Frequently taken with
Argentum Nitricum
Mercurius Solubilis (quicksilver)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.