Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
For sudden, intense flu with a high fever that comes on rapidly, hot red face, throbbing head, and burning skin. The heat is dry and the person may be restless or delirious.
Key indications
- Best for: Sudden high fever with hot red face and throbbing headache
- Dry heat with flushed face and cold hands or feet
- Dilated pupils, glassy eyes, restless or delirious
- Throbbing headache worse from light and noise
Worse from
Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm
Better from
Semi-upright, quiet, dim room
Suggested dosage
3C or 6C every 1–2 hours during acute high fever; taper as temperature and intensity settle.
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.