About
Sabadilla is a key homeopathic remedy primarily derived from the seeds of the Schoenocaulon officinale plant. It is renowned for its profound action on the nervous system and mucous membranes, especially of the nose and eyes. It is a leading medicine for hay fever, colds, and conditions with violent, spasmodic sneezing.
Keynotes
Violent, paroxysmal sneezing; copious, watery nasal discharge; intense itching in the nose and roof of the mouth; extreme chilliness; sensation of a lump or plug in the throat; symptoms often left-sided.
Constitution
Nervous, sensitive, and chilly individuals, often children or elderly. Those prone to hay fever and catarrhal conditions.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Violent, spasmodic sneezing, runny nose with watery discharge, itching in nose and palate, sensation of a lump in throat, chilliness, worms
● Mental Symptoms
Nervous, anxious, and easily startled. Fixed ideas, hypochondriasis, and fear of serious disease. May feel as if parts of the body are enlarged or shrunken. Childish behavior in adults.
● Physical Symptoms
Sneezing, runny nose, itchy palate, red and watery eyes, frontal headache, chilliness down the back, crawling sensation in nose, empty swallowing, colicky abdominal pains from worms.
Uses
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis), common colds with sneezing, influenza, headaches, parasitic worms (especially roundworms and threadworms), globus hystericus (sensation of a lump in the throat)
Modalities
Worse: From cold air, strong odors, thinking of symptoms, in open air. Better: From warmth, warm food and drinks, being covered up.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are commonly used for acute conditions like hay fever, repeated 2-3 times daily as needed. Higher potencies (200C and above) are used for chronic conditions under professional guidance.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Mucous membranes (nose, eyes, throat), nervous system, digestive system (worms)
🤝 Complementary
Allium cepa, Arsenicum album, Nux vomica
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Coffea
⚠️Important Cautions
Not for long-term use without professional supervision. Not a substitute for conventional treatment of parasitic worm infestations. Use with caution in very low potencies due to the plant's toxic nature in crude form.
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