Remedies for Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla pratensis (Small pasque flower) is a plant used in extract and homeopathic form to treat many different conditions. When eaten without dilution, it can cause major problems like diarrhea, convulsions and perhaps even a coma. If it is taken in medical or homeopathic doses, it has been connected to ailments of the sinuses, eyes, stomach, the female reproductive organs and a host of others. Consult your doctor before trying Pulsatilla to ensure it is right for you.

Sinus, Eyes, Stomach

• If you are experiencing sinus, eye or stomach problems, Pulsatilla may be the appropriate remedy for you. Take a look at the following symptoms that Pulsatilla treats, and if you have similar issues you should try the remedy at a low potency a few times a day. A low potency of a homeopathic remedy is around 6c, where the c is equal to the standard homeopathic unit of potency times 100. Pulsatilla may be needed for your sinus problems if you experience tender sinuses that are especially painful on the right side of your face. You may have a thick, yellowy-green discharge, a runny or blocked nose and a tendency to be weepy. If your eyes have a foul-smelling yellowy-green discharge with sensitivity to light, Pulsatilla may be the proper remedy as well. When the following problems of indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and painful, itchy hemorrhoids are present Pulsatilla may be able to calm and heal your stomach.

Women's Health and Emotions

• Medically or homeopathically administered Pulsatilla has many health benefits for women and for those who are having emotional difficulties. The herb has been used for severe premenstrual symptoms and to induce extremely delayed menstruation in puberty. It has been used in pregnancy for stress incontinence, indigestion, morning sickness (from fatty foods) and fatigue. Pulsatilla may also be able to take the edge off of labor pains. It has also been found to help women with menopause fight depression. Pulsatilla can be used to treat others with depression as well. It has been prescribed to help a gloomy mentality, a brooding disposition, nervousness and a state of unrest. It can be used to produce sleep during insomnia and nervous exhaustion and it can help to stop unpleasant dreams. For many of these symptoms, the best way to treat this is with a low potency dose a few times a day over the course of 2 to 3 weeks.

Other Ailments

• Pulsatilla has been used in many other situations by naturopaths for curative purposes. It has been connected with relieving frontal headaches, menstrual headaches, bilious headaches and gastric headaches. Other pains that it has been associated with helping are osteoarthritis, toothaches and lower back aches. It may also help a bit with varicose veins, nosebleeds, fever and acne. Obviously, there is a large amount of ailments that Pulsatilla may be able to help. See a licensed homeopath or go to your nearest health food store for more information about Pulsatilla.