Remedy

Belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Atropa belladonna

Botanical illustration of Belladonna

A supportive remedy in leukemia for sudden, intense fever with heat, redness, and throbbing. Indicated when fever rises rapidly with flushed face, dilated pupils, and extreme sensitivity to light, noise, and jarring.

Key indications

  • Best for: Sudden, intense fever during leukemia with flushed face and throbbing
  • Fever that rises rapidly with hot, red skin and dilated pupils
  • Extreme sensitivity to light, noise, and jarring
  • Headache or delirium accompanying high fever
Worse from

Light, noise, jarring, 3 pm

Better from

Semi-upright, quiet, dim room

Suggested dosage

3C for fever. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: Sudden high fever or altered mental state in leukemia requires emergency medical care; this remedy is supportive only.

Frequently taken with

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.