Solanum dulcamara
Bittersweet
Key Characteristics
Worse cold, damp weather; better motion; coryza, diarrhea from cold damp; rheumatism; skin eruptions; autumn; sudden changes.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
6X to 30C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
12C weekly
Notes
Particularly useful for ailments from cold, damp weather and rheumatism.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Hydrogenoid — sensitive to cold and damp
Materia Medica
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Restless, irritable. Aversion to company. Sensitive to noise. Worse from cold, damp. Anxiety. Weeping. Hypochondriasis. Mental dullness in damp weather.
Headache with throbbing pain. Worse from cold, damp. Vertigo on looking down. Scalp sensitive. Pain in temples. Head feels heavy. Worse from lying down. Worse from sun.
Eyes pain, worse from light. Inflammation. Lachrymation. Photophobia. Spots before eyes. Pain extends to temples. Worse from looking intently. Worse from cold, damp.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Solanum dulcamara.
- Complementary
- Follows well
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- Inimical
- Antidote
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