What is veratrum viride?
Veratrum viride is prescribed in classical homeopathy mainly for states of collapse in the context of gastrointestinal infections. The patients are extremely weak, cold sweating and suffer from violent vomiting and diarrhea.
The homeopathic remedy has also proven itself in swallowing difficulties of various causes. Patients have difficulty swallowing due to esophageal spasms or inflammation of the esophagus. Sometimes the patients do not have any diseases of the esophagus, but rather a lump in their throat, which also makes it difficult for them to swallow.
Leading symptoms
- restlessness
- Rapid onset pneumonia with high fever, vomiting, anxiety and rapid heart rate
- Reddish-bluish puffy face
- esophagitis
- Tongue coated white or yellow with a red stripe down the middle
- Acute rheumatic pains
- Sticky, cold head sweat
- High fever
Information about the agent
How do you recognize patients who need Veratrum viride?
Veratrum viride appears very irritable and quarrelsome when ill. Patients become increasingly suspicious, aggressive and afraid of dying.
Disorders requiring veratrum viride are characterized by a white or yellow tongue with a red stripe down the middle. A flushed and hot face is also indicative.
Modalities
Veratrum viride is indicated for all typical symptoms that are ameliorated or aggravated by the following modalities:
Improvement:
- Laying
- through pressure
Deterioration:
- straighten up
- Movement
- In the morning after sleeping
What are typical areas of application for Veratrum viride?
- circulatory collapse
- gastroenteritis
- esophagitis
- hiccup
- joint pain
- Muscle aches
- itching
Areas of application in detail
Joint and back pain
Pressing pains in shoulders and neck. The neck hurts so much that patients have trouble holding their heads up. The pain whips through joints and muscles like electric shocks. They usually appear in muscles that have been previously stressed.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Itching
Inflammation of the skin (erysipelas) with severe itching. Even touching the clothes causes severe itching.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Circulatory problems
Very low blood pressure, great weakness and tendency to collapse. The symptoms are particularly bad when walking and standing up. Patients quickly feel better when lying down.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Gastrointestinal complaints
Acute gastrointestinal inflammation with vomiting and diarrhea. First, the patients vomit the previously ingested food. As the disease progresses, only mucus, blood and bile are regurgitated. Patients have severe stomach and intestinal cramps. Stomach discomfort worse after drinking warm beverages.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Difficulties swallowing
Swallowing is difficult due to a lump or esophageal spasm. Painful and persistent hiccups. Inflammation of the esophagus with burning pains.
Dosage: 3 times a day 3 globules in the potency D6
Application information
Dosage forms of Veratrum viride
Veratrum viride appears very irritable and quarrelsome when ill. Patients become increasingly suspicious, aggressive and afraid of dying.
Disorders requiring veratrum viride are characterized by a white or yellow tongue with a red stripe down the middle. A flushed and hot face is also indicative.
Dosage of Veratrum viride
To treat acute symptoms, Veratrum viride is usually administered in D potencies. Veratrum viride D6 can be taken up to three times a day and the potency D12 up to twice a day. The remedy is only taken as long as there are still symptoms. If there is improvement, the drug is no longer taken.
Effect of Veratrum viride
Veratrum viride acts on the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, the skin and the musculoskeletal system.
Veratrum viride in pregnancy
Veratrum viride is used in women who have seizures during pregnancy or childbirth (eclampsia). The women have pale, bluish faces. The skin is covered with cold sweat. In addition, the pregnant women suffer from severe vomiting.
Note: Eclampsia is an emergency. The ambulance should be called immediately. In no case should this disease be self-treated.
Veratrum viride for the baby
Veratrum viride is not used in infants and young children.
Veratrum viride for dogs, horses & cats
Veratrum viride has proven itself in animals for the treatment of gastrointestinal catarrh. The animals suffer from vomiting and diarrhea. The homeopathic remedy is also prescribed for a loose, rattling cough that is accompanied by high fever and rapid breathing.
Side effects of Veratrum viride
So far there is no evidence of side effects when taking Veratrum viride. At the beginning of the intake and if taken too frequently, the symptoms can worsen. The remedy should then no longer be taken without consulting the treating doctor or naturopath.
Typical potencies: Veratrum is commonly used in potencies 6X, 12X, 30X and 200X.
Prescription: Veratrum viride requires a prescription up to potency D3 inclusive.
fabric type: plant
