Hyoscyamus Niger Homeopathy Dilution 6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M, 50M, CM

About Hyoscyamus Niger Homeopathic Dilution

Also known as Hyoscyamus 

This medicine is prepared from plant Hyoscyamus niger commonly known as Henbane. This plant belongs to family solanaceae.

Sphere of action - nervous system, sensorium, muscular system, mucous membrane & skin

Hyoscyamus Niger, commonly known as henbane, is a well-known plant in both traditional herbal medicine and homeopathy. It has a rich history and a variety of uses and precautions. Here's a brief overview:

Clinical Indications: In homeopathy,

• Hyoscyamus Niger, commonly known as henbane, is utilized in homeopathy to address neurological and psychological conditions.
• It is particularly effective for individuals exhibiting extreme restlessness and nervous agitation, often associated with symptoms of hysteria.
• The remedy is also indicated for conditions characterized by spasms, including cough or involuntary twitching of muscles.
• Additionally, Hyoscyamus Niger is prescribed for certain types of pain, especially when there is a significant nervous component involved.
• Its therapeutic action primarily targets the nervous system, helping to alleviate symptoms related to nervous excitement, restlessness, and spasmodic movements.
• As with all homeopathic remedies, it should be administered under the guidance of a qualified homeopathic practitioner to ensure proper dosage and management of any potential adverse reactions.

Side Effects: 

As a plant, Hyoscyamus Niger is highly toxic due to its content of tropane alkaloids, which can cause severe poisoning. Symptoms of toxicity include dilated pupils, restlessness, hallucinations, convulsions, and in severe cases, coma or death. In homeopathy, however, the substance is used in such diluted forms that it is unlikely to cause these severe toxic effects. Nonetheless, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, and self-medication should be avoided.

What Doctors recommend Hyoscyamus Niger for?

Dr Vikas Sharma prescribes Hyoscyamus for

• Marked Physical Restlessness

It is considered in cases where marked physical restlessness is there. Person needing it moves from one place to another. Along with this he is constantly muttering or talking. The talk is incoherent. The face is red with a wild staring look. Sometimes the jerking of the limbs is there. Delirium from pain is highly indicative of its use.

• For Delusion Of Being Poisoned

This medicine is well indicated for persons having delusions of being poisoned. They are very suspicious and fear to eat or drink for fear of being poisoned. They also have delusions of being betrayed, being sold or having some plot against them.

• When Fits Starts with Twitchings of Muscles of Face

It is useful for cases where fits begins with twitchings of muscles of face. In children needing it there may be jerking in the body which is wandering. At one time there is jerking of feet and at other times, the arms. Staring eyes, clenching of teeth and foaming at the mouth are some accompanying symptoms.

• For Facial Twitches with Grimaces (ugly or contorted expressions)

Hyoscyamus Niger Homeopathy therapeutic range of actions as per Boericke Materia Medica

Disturbs the nervous system profoundly. It is as if some diabolical force took possession of the brain and prevented its functions. 

This remedy specifically has a great influence on the nervous system with tremulous weakness and twitching of tendons, muscular twitching, spasmodic affections with delirium and lascivious mania.

Mind: Great loquacity and very suspicious, obscene, jealous and inclined to laugh at silly things. Lascivious mania where the person tries to uncover the body with great joy and often attempts to run away. Extreme sleepiness with low muttering speech.

Head: Sensation of falling down with head feeling light and confused as if intoxicated. Sensation as if brain is loose and shaking. Infection of brain with inflammation and loss of consciousness.

Eyes: Dilated and shining pupils with defects in the vision such as squinting and double vision. Eyes open, but dull and fixed without concentration. Spasms and twitching of the eyelids.

Mouth: Impaired speech with stiffness and spasms of jaw. Dry, cracked and reddish tongue which is protruded with difficulty with foams at mouth. Sordes of the teeth and cracking and dropping of lower jaw.

Extremities: Constant picking at things. Episodes of convulsions ad spasms ending in deep sleep. Neuralgic pains and cramps in calves and toes. Restless sleep where the child sobs and cries without waking.

Modalities: Worse at night, during menses, after eating and when lying down. Better from stooping.

Dosage: Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician's advice.