Remedy
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
For sudden, acute plantar fasciitis flare-ups with throbbing, burning pain in the heel, marked heat and redness, and extreme sensitivity to touch, jarring, or pressure. Useful when the pain comes and goes suddenly.
Key indications
- Best for: Sudden, intense throbbing heel pain with heat and redness
- Burning pain in the heel that is very sensitive to touch
- Pain worse from jarring, walking, or pressure
- Symptoms that come on suddenly and may leave suddenly
Worse from
Touch, jarring, pressure, heat, motion
Better from
Rest, cool applications, lying still, quiet
Suggested dosage
3C or 6C twice daily; taper as pain improves.
Frequently taken with
Symphytum (comfrey)
Rhus Tox (poison ivy)
Ledum (marsh tea)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.