(Pulsatilla nigricans)

The pulsatilla, or windflower as it is also known, contains a poisonous substance which results in blisters in the mouth and throat if chewed. Homoeopath will often prescribe Pulsatilla to patients with conditions accompanied by a thick discharge.

Pulsatilla was made as a remedy by recognizing the reactions of healthy individuals to undiluted doses. The changes in the individuals were recorded.

When a Homoeopath sees a patient with a set of similar symptoms to the recorded ones induced by sulphur, they then prescribe it in an extremely dilute form. In a highly diluted dosage, Pulsatilla can eliminate the symptoms that it creates when it is at full strength.

• bedwetting

• breast infections

• chickenpox

• conjunctivitis

• rattling type coughs

• eye inflammation (when the eyes ache and thick discharge)

• fever with chills

• hay fever

• incontinence

• indigestion from rich, fatty foods

• aching joints that improve with movement and cold compresses

• urethritis in men

• late menstrual periods

• otitis media (middle ear infection)

• sciatica

• sinusitis

• varicose veins

• depression with excessive weeping.

Availability...

Pulsatilla is available over the counter both in liquid and in tablet form.

Professional advice is required for
each particular ailment and for dosages.