Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Atropa belladonna
The #1 acute sore throat remedy. The throat becomes bright red, especially on the right side, with intense burning pain and difficulty swallowing. Sudden onset, often with high fever, flushed face, and a throbbing headache.
Key indications
- Best for: Top remedy for general sore throats; especially with sudden onset & fever
- Intense burning pain with difficulty swallowing liquids
- High fever with hot, red face and cold hands or feet
- Throat feels dry and constricted, worse on right side
Swallowing, especially liquids, touch, noise, jarring
Warm wraps, semi-upright, quiet, dim room
6C every 1–2 hours during acute sore throat; taper as fever and pain settle.
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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.