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Aconitum Napellus

30C / 200CAconite
Monkshood · Blue Wolfsbane · Aconitum · "The Storm Remedy"
Sudden OnsetFearAnxietyCold WindFirst StageFeverCroup

Made from Monkshood plant. The remedy of sudden, violent, acute onset — especially after exposure to cold dry wind. The first remedy to think of in the first stage of any acute illness when symptoms come on suddenly with great fear and anxiety.

THE ESSENCE
Sudden violent onset of illness after exposure to cold dry wind. Great FEAR of death — predicts time of death. Everything comes on fast and furiously. Intense restlessness and anxiety.
Fearful, anxious, panic-stricken temperament
Great fear of death — predicts when they will die
Extreme anxiety and restlessness — must move constantly
Give when you see
Sudden violent onset after cold dry wind or fright
Great fear of death — predicts time of dying
Dry burning fever — no perspiration
Extreme restlessness and anxiety
Great thirst for cold water during fever
Red one cheek, pale the other
WORSE FROM
Cold dry windEvening & nightFrightShockWarm roomTobacco smoke
BETTER FROM
Open airRestPerspiration when it begins
BODY SYSTEMS
Fearful, anxious, panic-stricken temperament
Great sensitivity to pain
Acute complaints after fright or cold wind exposure
Predicts time of own death
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: Every 15-30 mins in acute stageduration: Short course — usually 24-48 hrs only
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Coffea, Sulphur
Antidotes
Camphor, Nux Vomica, Coffea, Sulphur
Follows well
Arnica, Ipecac
Followed by
Belladonna, Bryonia, China, Hepar Sulph, Ipecac, Phosphorus
Compare
Belladonna, Chamomilla, Coffea, Spongia, Gelsemium