Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
A supportive remedy for early cataracts and inflammatory eye changes, especially when the eyes appear red, dry, or sensitive to light and vision feels flushed or throbbing. Helpful when heat, glare, or sudden congestion accompanies the visual complaint.
Key indications
- Best for: Supportive remedy for cataracts; with light-sensitive eyes
- Eyes feel dry, burning, or throbbing with glare intolerance
- Flushed face or heat accompanying eye complaints
- Sudden onset or worsening of visual clouding after exposure to light or heat
Worse from
Light, heat, glare, jarring, 3 pm
Better from
Semi-upright, quiet, dim room, cool applications
Suggested dosage
3C or 6C once daily; continue for several months.
Frequently taken with
Calcarea Carbonica (oyster shell)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.