Ignatia Homeopathic Information

Homeopathy theorizes that "like cures like." Each remedy contains diluted doses of a substance that would cause the symptoms it is treating in a healthy individual. Ignatia Amara is designed to treat grief-related physical and emotional stress.

Identification

• A death in the family, the reception of bad news, or chronic, suppressed feelings of regret and disappointment can all trigger the anxieties for which Ignatia Amara is ideal.

Features

• Mood swings are the mark of those who would benefit from Ignatia. Easily offended, they crave solitude and are prone to attacks of hysterical sobbing. Often, there is a feeling of having a 'lump' in the throat, with no discernible physical cause.

Physical Features

• Physical indications for Ignatia Amara include insomnia, dry spasmodic cough, sexual frigidity, muscle spasms or twitching, hemorrhoids and dry mouth with hyper-salivation. Sensitivity to pain is heightened.

Effects

• Symptoms can improve while eating, but usually worsens after. During a meal, they may perspire in a localized area of the face. Symptoms are aggravated in the mornings, in open air, by cigarette smoke, warmth and caffeine.

Dosage

• Standard dosage is five sublingual pellets, taken throughout the course of the day as long as symptoms persist. There are no known side effects or interactions.