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Pulsatilla (wind flower)

Pulsatilla nigricans

Botanical illustration of Pulsatilla

A helpful remedy for difficulty falling asleep or waking around midnight with dry heat, especially in children or women during times of female hormone shifts. Not to be used during pregnancy without professional guidance.

Key indications

  • Difficulty falling asleep around menses or insomnia after eating restaurant food.
  • Hormonal shifts around menses or menopause disturbing sleep
  • Restless sleep with changing position and desire for cool open air
Worse from

Warm rooms, evening, rich food

Better from

Cool open air, gentle motion, sympathy

Suggested dosage

30C once daily before bed; in acute episodes, 30C every 30 minutes until settling. 

Important warning

Pulsatilla may affect hormonal balance and should not be used without professional guidance in pregnancy.

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.