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Oenanthe Crocata

30COenanthe
Water Dropwort · Hemlock Water Dropwort · "The Epileptic Drowning Remedy"
EpilepsyConvulsionsDrowningViolentSuddenToxic

Made from Water Dropwort — extremely toxic plant causing violent convulsions. Used in epilepsy — sudden violent convulsions. Face blue and distorted. Opisthotonus — arched backward. Sudden onset — collapses without warning. Similar to Cicuta.

THE ESSENCE
Violent EPILEPTIC CONVULSIONS — sudden without warning. Face distorted and blue. Opisthotonus — arched backward violently. Similar to Cicuta. Sudden collapse.
EYES FIXED — staring in convulsion
FACE BLUE AND DISTORTED
OPISTHOTONUS — ARCHED BACKWARD
Give when you see
Violent epileptic convulsions — sudden onset without warning
Face blue and distorted
Opisthotonus — arched violently backward
Similar to Cicuta in convulsions
Sudden collapse without warning
WORSE FROM
Sudden
BETTER FROM
After convulsion passes
BODY SYSTEMS
Emergency violent convulsion state
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: Emergency dosingduration: Long term under supervision
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Cicuta
Antidotes
Camphor
Follows well
Cicuta
Followed by
Calcarea
Compare
Cicuta, Cuprum, Stramonium, Hyoscyamus