Remedy
Picric Acid (picric acid)
Picricum acidum
For headaches and migraine headaches with a tired, burned-out feeling, especially in students, teachers, and those whose mental exertion leads to exhaustion.
Key indications
- Quick relief of migraine pain. Especially from overstudy or mental strain
- Burning pain along the spine with weakness
- Complete exhaustion after small mental effort
- Hair loss with headaches
Worse from
Mental exertion, heat, summer, wet weather
Better from
Cold air, rest, sleep, passivity
Suggested dosage
200C every 30 minutes during acute migraine; taper as symptoms improve.
Frequently taken with
Belladonna (deadly nightshade)
Aurum Metallicum (gold)
Sepia (cuttlefish ink)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.