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Remedy

Stramonium (thorn apple)

Datura stramonium

Botanical illustration of Stramonium

A key remedy for intense fear, night terrors, and violent or sudden outbursts in neurodevelopmental presentations. Useful when there is terror of the dark, striking out, or agitation that comes on suddenly, often in children with ADHD or Autism who experience frequent waking or sensory overwhelm.

Key indications

  • Best for: ADHD with intense moods, difficulty concentrating & frequent startling from sleep
  • Sudden striking out, rage, or agitation in neurodevelopmental children
  • Dilated pupils, staring, and hypervigilance after fright or shock
  • Fear of water, shiny objects, or being alone
  • Frequent waking from sleep with agitation or rage
Worse from

Darkness, solitude, sudden fright, water, attempts to restrain

Better from

Light, company, warmth, gentle restraint

Suggested dosage

6C twice daily. Use as an adjunct to professional care, not a replacement.

Frequently taken with

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.