Remedy

Ignatia (St. Ignatius bean)

Ignatia amara

Botanical illustration of Ignatia

A leading remedy for food addiction and emotional eating patterns, especially when cravings are triggered by grief, stress, or suppressed feelings. Helpful when the urge to eat is tied to nervous tension, mood swings, or a history of sudden emotional shock.

Key indications

  • Food addiction and emotional eating
  • Cravings triggered by grief, stress, or suppressed emotions
  • Nervous tension with mood swings or sighing
  • History of sudden emotional shock or loss
Worse from

Emotion, coffee, tobacco smoke, consolation

Better from

Warmth, eating, distraction, urinating

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily; continue for several months.

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.