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Belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Atropa belladonna

Botanical illustration of Belladonna

#1 general headache remedy. Especially when accompanied by sudden, intense, hot complaints — flushed face, throbbing pain, and a fever that comes on like a switch flipped.

Key indications

  • First remedy for general headaches. Also for headaches with fever. 
  • Throbbing headache worse from light and noise
  • Pupils dilated, eyes glassy
Worse from

Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm

Better from

Semi-upright, quiet, dim room

Suggested dosage

3C or 6C every 30 minutes during acute headaches; taper as symptoms improve.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

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.