Belladonna

Belladonna is a powerful remedy that acts mainly on the nervous system and blood circulation. Its effects come on suddenly and intensely. You will often see redness, heat, dryness, and throbbing pain when Belladonna is needed.

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Key Themes to Remember

Sudden symptoms

Intense heat, redness, and swelling

Very sensitive to light, noise, touch

Spasms and convulsions

Dryness of mucous membranes

Throbbing, pulsating pain

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General Action

Belladonna affects the brain and nerves, leading to restlessness, excitement, and sometimes even hallucinations.

It makes the blood vessels dilate, causing heat, redness, and swelling, especially in the head.

Secretions dry up – the mouth, throat, and nose all feel dry.

Belladonna symptoms usually appear suddenly, often after exposure to the sun, wind, or getting the head wet.

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When to Think of Belladonna

High fever that starts suddenly

Red, hot, swollen body parts

Severe, throbbing pain – like hammers beating in the head

Extremely sensitive to light, noise, and touch

Convulsions or jerky movements

Children with sudden, violent symptoms – screaming, fever, red face

Ill effects after haircuts, getting the head wet, or exposure to sun or wind

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Mental Symptoms

Sudden excitement or delirium

Talks fast, becomes aggressive or violent

Sees imaginary things like monsters or animals

Very restless and fearful

Cries out or moans constantly

Children may laugh, sing, dance, or scream

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Head and Brain

Throbbing headaches, worse at the temples

Pain comes and goes suddenly

Head feels full or heavy

Hair loss or dryness

Very sensitive to wind or washing hair

Child may roll head or pull hair

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Eyes

Eyes look red, wide open, shiny

Pupils are dilated (enlarged)

Very sensitive to light

Sees bright flashes or hallucinations

Double or triple vision

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Ears and Nose

Ear pain may cause screaming or delirium

Nose looks red and swollen

Sensitive to smells

May have nosebleeds during fevers

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Mouth and Throat

Dry mouth and throat

Tongue may look bright red or strawberry-like

Difficulty swallowing – wants to sip water slowly

Sore throat, especially on the right side

Feels like something is stuck in the throat

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Stomach and Abdomen

Craving for lemonade or cold water

Does not like meat or milk

Vomiting everything taken

Stomach pain that comes and goes

Colic – feels like someone grabbing or twisting the stomach

Constipation or green, offensive stools

Hemorrhoids with back pain

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Urinary and Reproductive System

Involuntary urination, especially at night or when asleep

Urine is hot and red

In females, periods are early, bright red, heavy, and come with clots and pain

Breast pain, redness, and swelling – good remedy for mastitis

Violent bearing down sensation – like everything will fall out

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Respiratory Symptoms

Dry, barking cough worse at night

Pain in larynx and chest

Asthma worsens in hot, damp weather

May moan or cry before coughing

High-pitched voice or loss of voice

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Heart and Circulation

Throbbing arteries – neck and temples

Fast, strong pulse

Palpitations with difficulty breathing

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Muscles and Limbs

Spasms, jerks, or twitching

Limbs may feel heavy, weak, or cold

Joint pain with red streaks

Child may sit with legs crossed and can’t uncross them

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Skin and Fever

Red, shiny, hot skin

Dry and burning

Rashes like scarlatina or measles

Fever with hot head, cold limbs, and no thirst

Alternating pale and red skin

Sleep is disturbed – jerking, tossing, vivid dreams

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Better From:

Bending backward

Rest in bed

Standing upright

Light covering

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Worse From:

Sun, heat

Drafts or getting the head wet

Light, noise, motion

Afternoon

Lying down

Touch or pressure

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Who Needs Belladonna?

People (especially children) who are usually cheerful, but become wild and

aggressive when sick

Sudden illnesses with high fever, redness, and throbbing pain

Great for sunstroke, sore throats, teething troubles, convulsions, and acute infections

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