Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa 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
Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm
Semi-upright, quiet, dim room
3C or 6C every 30 minutes during acute headache episodes; taper as headache improves. 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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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.