Stramonium (thorn apple)
Datura stramonium
A leading remedy for young children with intense, fear-driven behavior — violent rage, hitting or biting during meltdowns, terror of the dark or being alone, night terrors with staring, wide eyes, and stuttering or speech blocks that worsen with excitement or fright. The child is hypervigilant and can swing from clinging affection to sudden fury.
Key indications
- Best for: A top remedy for tantrums, rage, night terrors, stuttering and fear-driven behavior
- Violent tantrums with hitting, biting, or striking out
- Marked fear of the dark, of being alone, or of water
- Night terrors with staring eyes and screaming on waking
- Stuttering or sudden speech blocks, especially after fright or during excitement
- Clings desperately to a parent, then erupts without warning
Darkness, being alone, sudden fright, restraint, water, speaking in excitement
Light, company, warmth, calm reassurance
6C twice daily during difficult periods; 200C once every three days for entrenched patterns, stuttering or night terrors; reduce or stop as behavior 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.