Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
A remedy for the sudden, hot, throbbing inflammation of a recent ingrown nail, where the skin around the nail is bright red, shiny, and acutely painful to the slightest touch.
Key indications
- Best for: Sudden onset of hot, red, throbbing pain around an ingrown nail
- Bright red, shiny swelling with marked heat and burning
- Pain that is severe and worse from touch, warmth, or jarring
- Flushed face or feverish state accompanying the acute inflammation
Worse from
Touch, warmth, pressure, jarring, lying flat
Better from
Cool compresses, elevating the limb, quiet rest
Suggested dosage
30C every 3 hours during the acute red, hot phase; taper as heat and throbbing subside.
Frequently taken with
Hepar Sulph (sulphur + 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.