Belladonna (HMT)

The Belladonna plant grows in dense, shady areas, in most of Europe.

Belladonna is a very poisonous plan t. Herbalists use it in the

treatment of many diseases. The ointment made out of it is applied to

wounds. During its full bloom season, the extract is made out of the

whole plant for Homoeopathic use.

disease typifies Belladonna, though the disease process is more

prolonged. The salient feature of Belladonna is the inflammation

quiet with the body covered. The slightest sound of somebody

walking, and light also, intensify his suffering. His skin is so sensitive

afflicted part is red, with a severe burning sensation. Due to the rise

of blood pressure, the patient may experience spasms or convulsions.

upset or disorder of the nervous system, are very responsive to

In Belladonna, the whole body gets jolted waking the person up.

This happens repeatedly and the patient is unable to sleep. A single

also a Belladonna symptom.

When Belladonna symptoms and the symptoms of the patient match

exactly, Belladonna works instantane ously. In fact, the patient is

amazed with the prompt efficacy of the treatment rendered.

In Belladonna, the symptoms pertaining to the nervous system are

and may even cause severe frenzy. When an insane person gets too

excited and is ready to kill somebo dy or himself, if he is extremely

enraged and starts hitting even his carer, then Belladonna should be

administered at once. If the condition becomes chronic, then

Belladonna will not work. Belladonna is certainly effective in sudden

cases of insanity such as in Meningitis and other delirious states, but

Sulphur and Stramonium are more e ffective in chronic insanity. A

severe state of frenzy requiring th e patient to be chained typifies

Belladonna. After Belladonna has reli eved the acute problem, one

lived. However, a chronic form of madness, despite having subsided

temporarily, can recur again and again. Stramonium works for a

much longer period than Belladonna.

In typhoid too, sometimes the symptoms may be similar to those of

not be long lasting because typhoi d and Belladonna are not alike in

their characteristics. Stramonium is relatively more similar to typhoid

and it works for a rela tively longer duration. Thus, it may not only

control the delirium of typhoid, but it will also cure the typhoid.

whether the madness is due to typhoid or something else. Sometimes

an insane person is not only aggres sive but may also talk obscenely.

This is due to inflammation of the internal reproductive organs, and

will also need to be attended to. Some people may become insane due

insanity needs an in-depth study of the case. Unfortunately,

physicians do not always have enough time to go into details and thus

make use of the everyday prescriptio n of Stramonium and Sulphur to

some benefit at least.

One peculiar feature of Belladonna is that its fever is a continuous

one. Once it is down, it does not recur. On the contrary, the typhoid

following day higher than on the previous day. Sometimes it is so high

that it may even kill the patient. The Belladonna fever typically comes

down suddenly. A fever that is suppressed by some strong medication

and then recurs suddenly may very well be controlled by Belladonna.

slowly.

In Belladonna patients, pimples and affected lymph glands show

to severe inflammation causing di fficulty in swallowing. Belladonna

is very useful for this condition. A nother characteristic feature is that

red spots form over the surface of inflamed glands. The redness lasts

which later discolour, but do not lead to pus formation.

Belladonna can also offer inst ant relief from a severe, acute pain of

that, Sulphur, Natrum Sulph, Lyco podium and Chelidonium can be

used for permanent cure.

Belladonna is also very useful in the colicky pain of the kidneys in

addition to gall bladder colic (Bi liary colic). Be lladonna along with

should be given together every ten to fifteen minutes for two to three

administered repeatedly. The spasmodicity of the pain may

apparently be the same, but the constitutional difference dictates the

Swelling is a manifestation of Belladonna. When Belladonna is

combined with Arnica for the treatment of injuries, it enhances its

effect. In the case of an injury, the blood is rushed to the affected part

Arnica is the best initial treatment for any kind of injury. Belladonna

In this condition, even if the patient is of Belladonna nature, external

In Belladonna, each affected part of the body pulsates. Sometimes the

Belladonna acts on the small circular fi bres in the walls of the blood

vessels (veins and arteries). Whenev er these fibres contract violently

diseases of children who have in itially responded well to Belladonna.

jolting, will respond to Belladonna.

One strange feature of Belladonna is that during the illness, the patient

madness, he will calm down if fed. This symptom is also found in

Phosphorus and Psorinum. An insane person feels hungry but he does

not ask for food. If he is provided with some food his desire to eat,

and the anguish will subside while the Phosphorus patie nt is usually

very hungry and feels hungry soon after having food.

When the blood circulation towards the brain increases, the patient

fire disturb the patient during sleep. If such a patient is given

dilated. This particular symptom makes it similar to Opium, however

Opium is different from Belladonna in other symptoms.

Belladonna should be th e first medicine to be given when a child has

subsided but actually, it is the fever caused by the severity of the

and epilepsy can develop. In such conditions, Belladonna is one of

provided, the child may die.

Belladonna will offer immediate re lief when the patient has severe

or even touching it with the hand is very bothersome. The

hypersensitivity of the scalp is also found in Hepar Sulph, which is

unconscious. When there is lack of sleep due to preoccupation of

resemble those of Belladonna because Belladonna is a natural element

of Nux Vomica.

Some patients react to the treatment very slowly and will likewise

Some patients are very sensitive in reacting to the treatment. In such

patients, instead of improvi ng the patient’s condition, the

the substance from which they ar e derived. Whatever medicine is

given, it will produce corresponding symptoms. For this reason, one

should prescribe the medicine with great care and should give it in low

the patient should also be treated.

Belladonna, Nux Vomica and Zincum Metallicum. Zincum

Metallicum is the most sensitive t ype of medication. It can be so

reason, such a patient should first be given Zinc which will then make

the body react to other medicines in a proper way. Zinc should be

exceptions however). Such a patient should be treated with

Generally, Belladonna is a treatment of sudden short-lived illnesses.

exaggerates the symptoms. Most of the ailments of Belladonna start

in the upper part of the body and migrate downwards. When the

starting from the upper part of the body to the lower part. Ledum is

famous for the treatment of diseases that start in the lower part of the

body and migrate upwards.

to the redness. In Belladonna and Euphrasia, the symptoms of redness

and the intensity are similar. In Euphrasia, the redness is not that

Belladonna is very useful in glaucoma (the rise of pressure inside the

had labelled as incurable. The patient was told that due to the high

the patient mainly contained Belladonna. Surprisingly, within a week,

6X also.

Nux Vomica and Belladonna both have the element of Cuprum and

When the body becomes tremulous or blood pressure rises due to

effectively and quickly. The thirst associated with Belladonna

in Arsenic and the patien t frequently sips water to quench his thirst.

Belladonna are similar.

of Belladonna is characterized by frequent, scanty stools.

In Belladonna, the patient also develops piles. Belladonna is very

useful in frequent urination if it is due to the infection of kidneys or

the bladder. Otherwise, frequent urination is not a typical symptom of

Belladonna.

If the urethra is injured by the pa ssage of broken stones due to some

passage. Belladonna will also offer immediate relief of the spasms of

bleeding becomes severe. The trouble is mostly on the right side, and

is usually very forceful. Belladonna is a temporary initial treatment

but if administered at the outse t of making a proper diagnosis, it

prevents further complications.

difference between Belladonna and Apis is that in Belladonna, the

tolerated. In fact, if such a patient is made to sit close to fire, he may

go into a state of convulsion.

In Belladonna and Apis both, the pa tient develops urticaria due to

Vomica are more useful.

In Belladonna, red spots and pustules develop on the skin. There is

blisters on the skin can help in diagnosis, though the presence of other

additional symptoms is also helpful. Aurum Triphyllum is also very

useful in the treatment for urticar ia. In Aurum Triphyllum however,

the itching is at the nose and around the lips.

Belladonna is also related to Calcar ia Carb, especially in sub-acute

diseases. Calcaria Carb proves very useful where Belladonna has

failed. Sometimes the symptoms of Belladonna transform into those

of Sulphur, which in turn produces the symptom complex of Calcaria

Carb. Calcaria Carb is a mee ting point of many Homoeopathic

Calcaria Carb. If so desired, Lycopodium will have to be given in

between. However, Calcaria Carb can be given directly after having

used Sulphur.

half-stretched.

Jerky movements of the body duri ng sleep, secondary to stomach

Grindelia. In Grindelia, the jer ky movements do not affect the whole

dose of Belladonna may relieve the symptoms in no time.

Photophobia associated with the diseases of the eye or headache, is

Belladonna may temporarily relieve the symptoms, but its effect will

fever is high at night and relatively low in the morning. It returns the

the gall bladder, if the pain gets worse by application of heat. After

Aconite will work better still. Both Belladonna and Aconite 1000

doses. If still ineffective and the pain seems to be getting better by

heat, Colocynthis CM or Mag Phos 6X mixed in water should be

for which doctors usually prescrib e cold packs. Belladonna is more

effective than cold packs and also fast acting. Belladonna given with

ailments get worse with heat but cold compresses, applied locally,

offer relief. If liver and the gut are inflamed, the body becomes cold.

application of heat offers relief.

whole body throbs. Belladonna will relieve any acute pain of a

spasmodic nature with associated throbbi ng, which gets worse with

jolting and noise, and is associated with the sensation of warmth.

due to heat, Belladonna will relieve this spas m. Belladonna works

Any convulsions which get worse on the movement of the body or

feels better by taking food. Even if the patient is in a state of

high fever affecting mostly his head, but his feet are ice cold. It is a

dangerous situation when, during a fever, the body becomes cold but

the head is very hot. The mother s may believe that the fever has

will start warming up. Otherwise, da ngerous illnesses like meningitis

vertigo and is restless. This symptom is also present in Phosphorus.

thoughts and restlessness, Belladonna, Coffea and Phosphorus are all

ailment becomes aggravated at once. In Nux Vomica also, noise

makes the symptoms worse. Many symptoms of Nux Vomica

progress rapidly will find the faster acting remedies work better.

becomes better when the head is tilted backwards but if the head is

tilted forwards, it makes the headache worse, (there are certain

in the nose or in the sinuses, the headache becomes worse when the

In Belladonna ailments, rest brings about relief, but movement

headache becomes better, the joints and the muscles start hurting

intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma. It is better to give Calcaria Phos

relieved by drinking wa ter. Sometimes the patient’s mouth is dry as

medication, Belladonna will relieve th e inflammation of the urinary

the uterus, especially if the condition worsens by heat.

gets worse by heat. Belladonna can be very useful in preventing an

Belladonna, there is an element of excessive heat and swelling. The

body is cold except for the affected pa rt. Therefore, the patient wants

to be kept warm and likes to wrap himself in warm clothing. In Apis,

the entire body feels burning hot, and no external heat can be

exposure to heat. This also happens in Pulsatilla. In such a condition,

Belladonna symptoms get worse on touch, jolting, noise and the

passing of wind (emitting gas). The patient feels better when lying

is no associated fear. The patient expresses his suffering in the form

of a groan or remains silent. He do es not like to talk much except for

crying out on having a nightmare du ring sleep. He usually remains

much more pronounced than in Acon ite. Belladonna affects the mind

Belladonna. High fever affects the mind causing delirium.

Stramonium and Sulphur are very beneficial in mental patients,

to an old calamity affecting their mind, while others become insane

due to intense grief or a big financial loss. Proper diagnosis of

Belladonna, he will stop dreaming about fire. In Belladonna, there is

useful. When the sleeplessness is due to the mental perturbance, any

mental irritability , Belladonna will lower the pressure very

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Belladonna acts on the circulatory system as well as on the heart,

especially affecting the brain, lungs, heart and intestines.

is no associated fear. The patient expresses his suffering in the form

that even the touch of a cloth at th e site of pain is unbearable. The

body, though may be perceived as the je rking sensation at the heart.

Photophobia associated with the diseases of the eye or headache, is

with redness and swelling. The red spots also appear on the joints,

jolting and noise, and is associated with the sensation of warmth.

will envision demons and ghosts. Nightmares where objects are on

a tendency of deep unconsciousness . One pupil of the eye gets

high fever affecting mostly his head, but his feet are ice cold. It is a

the head is very hot. The mother s may believe that the fever has

When there is a headache, the scalp starts hurting. Combing the hair

slight noise or bump against the bed becomes unbearable and the

ailment becomes aggravated at once. In Nux Vomica also, noise

One symptom of Belladonna is similar to Gelsemium. The headache

becomes better when the head is tilted backwards but if the head is

tilted forwards, it makes the headache worse, (there are certain

in the nose or in the sinuses, the headache becomes worse when the

head is tilted forwards.

An ailment which comes on suddenly will also disappear suddenly.

But sometimes, when the headache disappears, it may leave a

heaviness of the head for many days along with the sensation of being

tired. In Belladonna, having the hair cut or getting the beard

shaved can provoke headache.

headache becomes better, the joints and the muscles start hurting

Belladonna is also very useful in the diseases of the eye. The eyes are

unusually red, and the eyelids are swollen. The patient experiences

flashes of light before their eyes. One peculiar sign is that the eyes

remain completely dry while in Euphrasia, the eyes water in addition

pronounced, but the eyes water a lot.

eye). There was a patient who had severe glaucoma who the doctors

pressure in the eye, the interior of the eye could burst open which

the pressure inside the eye started returning to normal and the patient

sensitive in nature, to the extent that they cannot tolerate noise or even

During a convulsion, the head is push ed backwards. In Apis, like

also inflammation, as in Apis. The appearance of pimples and

Belladonna symptoms get worse on touch, jolting, noise and the

It blossoms in July and by Septem ber bears a red-coloured fruit.

Belladonna acts on the circulatory system as well as on the heart,

especially affecting the brain, lungs, heart and intestines.

is no associated fear. The patient expresses his suffering in the form

that even the touch of a cloth at th e site of pain is unbearable. The

body, though may be perceived as the je rking sensation at the heart.

Photophobia associated with the diseases of the eye or headache, is

with redness and swelling. The red spots also appear on the joints,

jolting and noise, and is associated with the sensation of warmth.

will envision demons and ghosts. Nightmares where objects are on

a tendency of deep unconsciousness . One pupil of the eye gets

high fever affecting mostly his head, but his feet are ice cold. It is a

the head is very hot. The mother s may believe that the fever has

When there is a headache, the scalp starts hurting. Combing the hair

slight noise or bump against the bed becomes unbearable and the

ailment becomes aggravated at once. In Nux Vomica also, noise

One symptom of Belladonna is similar to Gelsemium. The headache

becomes better when the head is tilted backwards but if the head is

tilted forwards, it makes the headache worse, (there are certain

in the nose or in the sinuses, the headache becomes worse when the

head is tilted forwards.

An ailment which comes on suddenly will also disappear suddenly.

But sometimes, when the headache disappears, it may leave a

heaviness of the head for many days along with the sensation of being

tired. In Belladonna, having the hair cut or getting the beard

shaved can provoke headache.

headache becomes better, the joints and the muscles start hurting

Belladonna is also very useful in the diseases of the eye. The eyes are

unusually red, and the eyelids are swollen. The patient experiences

flashes of light before their eyes. One peculiar sign is that the eyes

remain completely dry while in Euphrasia, the eyes water in addition

pronounced, but the eyes water a lot.

eye). There was a patient who had severe glaucoma who the doctors

pressure in the eye, the interior of the eye could burst open which

the pressure inside the eye started returning to normal and the patient

sensitive in nature, to the extent that they cannot tolerate noise or even

During a convulsion, the head is push ed backwards. In Apis, like

also inflammation, as in Apis. The appearance of pimples and

Belladonna symptoms get worse on touch, jolting, noise and the

lungs, brain and nervous system. Like Aconite, a sudden onset of the

especially affecting the brain, lungs, heart and intestines.

visible sign of inflammation. The throat gets swollen suddenly due

jolting and noise, and is associated with the sensation of warmth.

will start warming up. Otherwise, da ngerous illnesses like meningitis

the sound of footsteps. The sound of cough of the Belladonna patient

to be kept warm and likes to wrap himself in warm clothing. In Apis,

Jerky movements of the body duri ng sleep, secondary to stomach

offer relief. If liver and the gut are inflamed, the body becomes cold.

The women of the Belladonna type love to eat sour things. Diarrhoea

At the time of delivery, Belladonna is a very good treatment if the

urticaria can be due to gastric ups et. For this, Pulsatilla and Nux

passing of wind (emitting gas). The patient feels better when lying

instantaneously in spasmodic tightness of the mouth of the uterus

at the time of labour, provided other symptoms of Belladonna are

so saliently present that some women may actually become

The women of the Belladonna type love to eat sour things. Diarrhoea

the uterus, especially if the condition worsens by heat.

At the time of delivery, Belladonna is a very good treatment if the

abortion or miscarriage in thos e pregnant wome n who are very

a while, and then becomes discoloured. The joint pains are associated

with redness and swelling. The red spots also appear on the joints,

becomes better when the head is tilted backwards but if the head is

headache becomes better, the joints and the muscles start hurting

One of the symptoms of Belladonna is cramping of the calf muscles.

During a convulsion, the head is push ed backwards. In Apis, like