Remedy

Hyoscyamus (henbane)

Hyoscyamus niger

Botanical illustration of Hyoscyamus

Suited to silly, excitable, attention-seeking, hyperactive children who cannot stop talking, fidgeting, or performing. Behavior is jealous and suspicious — often flaring after a new sibling arrives — with inappropriate boundaries, shameless behavior, and jerking, restless movements.

Key indications

  • Best for: Hyperactivity with silly, talkative, attention-seeking behavior; often with jealousy
  • Constant chatter, clowning, and inability to be quiet or sit still
  • Hyperactivity with endless fidgeting, running, or performing
  • Jealousy or regression after a new sibling or big change
  • Shameless or inappropriate behavior with poor boundaries
  • Twitching, fidgeting, jerking movements; worse before sleep
Worse from

Evening, excitement, jealousy, being contradicted

Better from

Warmth, gentle motion, calm routine, being held

Suggested dosage

6C twice daily; reduce or stop as behavior improves.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

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.