Remedy

Ignatia (St. Ignatius bean)

Ignatia amara

Botanical illustration of Ignatia

Best for behavior that changes after grief, loss, or disappointment — a move, a death, parents separating, or starting a new school. The child is moody and contradictory, sighs often, holds emotion inside, then bursts into tears or laughter unexpectedly.

Key indications

  • Best for: Behavior changes following grief or loss; or during stress or big transition
  • Frequent sighing, a lump in the throat, silent brooding
  • Contradictory moods; laughs and cries in quick succession
  • Withdraws and holds feelings in, then erupts suddenly
  • Sensitive to reprimand; takes things deeply to heart
Worse from

Grief, consolation, reprimand, tobacco smoke, coffee

Better from

Deep breathing, distraction, being alone, warmth

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily; reduce or stop as behavior or mood 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.