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Belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Atropa belladonna

Botanical illustration of Belladonna

A top remedy for acute renal colic that comes on suddenly with intense, throbbing pain, and restlessness. 

Key indications

  • Best for: Quick relief of sudden, intense renal colic or pain
  • Flushed face and dilated pupils with acute pain
  • Pain worse from light, noise, jarring, or movement
  • Fever and restlessness accompanying kidney stone pain
Worse from

Light, noise, jarring, motion, afternoon

Better from

Semi-upright, quiet, dim room, warmth

Suggested dosage

3C or 6C, preferably in liquid, once every 20 minutes during acute renal colic; taper as pain and heat settle.

Frequently taken with
Berberis Vulgaris (barberry)

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.