About
Eschscholtzia Californica is a homeopathic remedy primarily known for its gentle, non-addictive sedative and analgesic properties. It is chiefly used for nervous insomnia, restlessness, and pain, especially in children and sensitive individuals.
Keynotes
Gentle sedative for the nervous system, specific for insomnia with inability to sleep due to an overactive mind, useful for pain that prevents sleep, especially in children.
Constitution
Nervous, sensitive, excitable individuals, especially children who are restless and have trouble sleeping.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, neuralgic pains, headaches, toothache, night terrors, bedwetting
● Mental Symptoms
Mental restlessness, anxiety, worry, overactive mind preventing sleep, irritability, night terrors in children
● Physical Symptoms
Headache (frontal, neuralgic), toothache, general neuralgic pains, twitching of muscles, restless limbs, nocturnal enuresis
Uses
Insomnia and sleep disorders, anxiety and nervous agitation, neuralgic pains (headache, toothache), nocturnal enuresis in children, post-operative pain
Modalities
Worse: From nervous excitement, at night. Better: From rest, quiet, sleep.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
3X, 6X, 30C, 200C
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (3X to 30C) are commonly used, 2-3 times daily for acute conditions like insomnia or pain.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Nervous system, brain, urinary system
🤝 Complementary
Coffea cruda, Passiflora incarnata, Avena sativa
🛡️ Antidotes
Not well documented; Nux vomica or strong stimulants may counteract its sedative effect.
⚠️Important Cautions
Not a substitute for diagnosis of serious sleep or pain disorders. Use with caution in very low potencies if combining with conventional sedatives.
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