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Remedy

Hyoscyamus (henbane)

Hyoscyamus niger

Botanical illustration of Hyoscyamus

For frequent waking with restless tossing, silly or excited behavior, and hyperactive mental energy before bed. Especially useful when there is a tendency toward inappropriate behavior or difficulty settling at night.

Key indications

  • Frequent waking and restless sleep, especially with daytime hyperactivity
  • Silly, excited, or inappropriate behavior before sleep
  • Talks or laughs in sleep; startles awake
Worse from

Darkness, evening, before sleep, emotional excitement

Better from

Warmth, gentle motion, being held, calm reassurance

Suggested dosage

30C at bedtime for restless, broken sleep; repeat once if waking is violent or agitated.

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.