A Guide to Homeopathic Stroke Treatment: Repertory Analysis & Remedy Indications

Homeopathic Stroke Treatment: Primary Remedies, Symptoms & Decision Tree

This guide details specific symptoms, repertory grades, and acute vs. recovery indications. 

Materia Medica of Primary Stroke Remedies

1. ACON. (Aconitum Napellus)

• Phase: Very early/Acute stage (immediately after the event).

• Key Symptoms:

  • Sudden onset, often triggered by fear, shock, or exposure to cold, dry wind.

  • High blood pressure with a full, bounding pulse.

  • Mental State: Intense fear of death; extreme anxiety and restlessness.

  • Physical: Numbness and tingling (formication) in the affected parts (arm/leg) before paralysis sets in completely.

2. ANAC. (Anacardium Orientale)

• Phase: After-effects (Sequelae) or mental decline.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Mental State: Profound loss of memory following a stroke. The patient may feel they have "two wills" (internal conflict).

  • Physical: Sensation of a "hoop" or "band" around body parts.

  • Modalities: Symptoms often feel better while eating.

3. ARN. (Arnica Montana)

• Phase: Acute (Trauma/Hemorrhage) and Recovery.

• Key Symptoms:

  • The specific remedy for hemorrhagic stroke (bursting of blood vessels).

  • Sore, bruised feeling all over the body.

  • Mental State: The patient answers questions correctly but then falls back into a stupor; says "There is nothing the matter with me" despite being ill.

  • Physical: Involuntary discharge of stool and urine during stupor. Head feels hot, body feels cold.

4. BAR-C. (Baryta Carbonica)

• Phase: Chronic/Old Age (Prevention or Sequelae).

• Key Symptoms:

  • Indicated for stroke in the elderly with premature senility or dementia.

  • Physical: Paralysis of the tongue (swallowing difficulties, slurred speech).

  • Mental State: Childish behavior; loss of memory; confusion.

  • Physical: Cold feet; general weakness of the body and mind.

5. BELL. (Belladonna)

• Phase: Acute Congestive Phase.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Appearance: Red, hot face; throbbing carotid arteries (neck); dilated pupils; wild look in eyes.

  • Onset: Sudden and violent.

  • Physical: Twitching, jerking, or spasms. Right-sided paralysis (hemiplegia) is common.

  • Modality: Worse from jarring, light, or noise.

6. BRY. (Bryonia Alba)

• Phase: Acute or Sub-acute.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Modality: Worse from the slightest motion. The patient wants to lie perfectly still.

  • Mental State: Irritable; talks about business affairs even when delirious.

  • Physical: Dry mouth; immense thirst. Congestion to the head with a bursting headache.

7. CAUST. (Causticum)

• Phase: Chronic Paralysis/Rehabilitation.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Side: Frequently indicated for Right-sided paralysis.

  • Physical: Contractures of tendons (limbs drawn up). Paralysis of single parts (e.g., vocal cords causing aphonia/loss of voice, eyelids causing ptosis).

  • Modality: Worse in clear, dry weather; better in damp/wet weather.

8. COCC. (Cocculus Indicus)

• Phase: Vertigo/Pre-stroke or associated paralysis.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Onset: Stroke preceded by severe vertigo (dizziness) and nausea.

  • Physical: Great weakness of the neck muscles (head feels too heavy to hold up). Paralysis of the lower limbs.

  • Cause: often triggered by loss of sleep or nursing loved ones (caregiver burnout).

9. GELS. (Gelsemium)

• Phase: Onset or Paralytic weakness.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Physical: Heaviness of the eyelids (drooping); heavy limbs; trembling and tremors.

  • Mental State: Dullness, dizziness, and drowsiness (The "3 Ds").

  • Speech: Thick, heavy speech; tongue feels too thick for the mouth.

  • Modality: Absence of thirst.

10. GLON. (Glonoinum)

• Phase: Hyper-acute Congestion (High BP crisis).

• Key Symptoms:

  • Sensation: Bursting headache; feels as if the head would explode.

  • Physical: Visible throbbing of arteries in the neck and head.

  • Modality: Cannot bear any heat around the head; worse from the sun.

  • Difference from Belladonna: Glonoinum has more intense surging of blood (irregular) compared to Belladonna's constant heat.

11. HYDR-AC. (Hydrocyanic Acid)

• Phase: Sudden Collapse ("Thunderbolt").

• Key Symptoms:

  • Onset: Sudden, violent collapse. The patient falls with a shriek.

  • Physical: Cyanosis (blue skin); coldness; prolonged fainting spells.

  • Respiration: Gasping, irregular breathing (Cheyne-Stokes respiration).

  • Indication: When the stroke threatens immediate heart/respiratory failure.

12. IP. (Ipecacuanha)

• Phase: Spasmodic or Hemorrhagic with Nausea.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Key Note: Persistent, constant nausea that is not relieved by vomiting.

  • Physical: Difficulty breathing (suffocative wheezing) accompanying the stroke. Bright red hemorrhage (if hemorrhagic stroke).

13. LACH. (Lachesis Mutus)

• Phase: Acute or Chronic.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Side: Frequently indicated for Left-sided paralysis.

  • Modality: Worse after sleep (wakes up into the aggravation).

  • Physical: Intolerance of tight clothing around the neck or waist.

  • Speech: Aphasia (cannot find the right words) or Loquacity (talking excessively and rapidly).

14. NUX-V. (Nux Vomica)

• Phase: Recovery/Rehabilitation (or prevention in high-stress types).

• Key Symptoms:

  • Constitution: The "Type A" executive—sedentary, stressed, irritable, overindulges in coffee/alcohol/rich food.

  • Physical: Paresis (incomplete paralysis) rather than full paralysis. Dragging of feet.

  • Modality: Chilliness; worse in cold air.

15. OP. (Opium)

• Phase: Deep Coma/Stupor.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Appearance: Face is dark red, bloated, and hot.

  • Respiration: Stertorous breathing (loud snoring/rattling) and cheeks blow out during expiration.

  • Mental State: Unconsciousness; cannot be aroused. Painlessness of all complaints.

  • Physical: Jaw dropped; eyes half-open.

16. PLB. (Plumbum Metallicum)

• Phase: Chronic Sclerosis/Atrophy.

• Key Symptoms:

  • Physical: Progressive muscular atrophy (wasting away of muscles) in the paralyzed parts.

  • Specifics: Wrist drop; extensors are more affected than flexors.

  • Associated: Chronic constipation; blue line on gums (lead line).

How to Select the Right Medicine & Potency?

For best results, choose a homeopathic remedy that closely matches your symptoms or follow your doctor’s recommendation.

Suggested Potencies:
✔ Mild symptoms or children – 6C
✔ Acute conditions – 30C or 200C
✔ Chronic conditions or higher potencies – Consult a homeopath for the appropriate potency

A professional homeopath can offer personalized guidance to ensure safe and effective treatment.