Chamomilla (chamomile)
Matricaria chamomilla
A leading remedy for cramps and colic, especially in irritable children or babies. Pain is cramping, angry, and makes the child snappy, demanding, and impossible to please; they may draw up their legs, kick, and only calm when carried or rocked.
Key indications
- Colic in children or babies who are extremely irritable and hard to please
- Cramping pains that draw the legs up and make the child kick and cry
- One cheek red and hot, the other pale and cool
- Only soothed by being carried, rocked, or gentle warm pressure
Anger, heat, warm bed, being touched
Being carried, rocking, gentle warmth, fresh air
30C every 15–30 minutes during colic or cramping episodes; 200C twice daily for persistent cramps.
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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.