Remedy
Veratrum Album (white hellebore)
Veratrum album
A leading remedy for severe, profuse, watery diarrhea with vomiting, cold sweat, and collapse. The person feels faint, icy cold, and may have a pale or bluish face with violent retching or gushing stools.
Key indications
- A top remedy for diarrhea and loose stools
- Extreme coldness, weakness, fainting, or collapse
- Cold sweat, pale or bluish face
- Craves ice-cold water or cold drinks
Worse from
Cold drinks, motion, exertion, night
Better from
Lying down, warmth, small sips of cold water
Suggested dosage
200C every 2 hours or after every loose stool during severe acute diarrhea; taper as episodes ease.
Frequently taken with
Cuprum Metallicum (copper)
Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)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.