Ignatia (St. Ignatius bean)
Ignatia amara
A top remedy for all behavior issues arising from emotional upset. Best for behavior that changes after grief, loss, or disappointment — a move, a death, parents separating, or starting a new school. Unusual behaviors that begin after social issue amongst peers. 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 emotional upset: grief or loss, social 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
Grief, consolation, reprimand, tobacco smoke, coffee
Deep breathing, distraction, being alone, warmth
200C twice daily; reduce or stop as behavior or mood improves.
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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.