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Datura Ferox

6XDat-f
Datura Ferox · Fierce Thorn Apple · "The Fierce Thorn Apple"
HallucinationAtropinePoisoningSolanaceae

A Datura species containing parasympatholytic alkaloids such as atropine and hyoscine, producing the classic atropine-poisoning picture — "blind as a bat, red as a beet, dry as a bone, and mad as a hatter."

THE ESSENCE
Hallucinations and delirium consistent with atropine-type poisoning — dry mouth, flushed skin, dilated pupils.
Hallucinations, delirium
Give when you see
Hallucinations / delirium (atropine-type picture)
Dry mouth, flushed dry skin, dilated pupils
Contains atropine and hyoscine-type alkaloids
WORSE FROM
Not well documented
BETTER FROM
Not well documented
BODY SYSTEMS
Hallucinations, delirium
DOSAGE
potency: 6Xfrequency: As directed by practitionerduration: Acute course, under supervision
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
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Stramonium, Belladonna, Datura Metel, Datura Arborea