KEY SYMPTOMS

Conditions that are affected by weather changes from hot to cold, domineering nature, sensitivity to cold and damp, asthma, urticaria in humid conditions.

REMEDY PROFILE

Dulcamara is typically given to people who are sensitive to cold and damp, with symptoms caused by rapid temperature changes or cold, wet weather.

In the symptom picture for Dulcamara, these physical factors outweigh psychological traits, but some confusion, irritability, impatience, and restlessness may be evident, possibly with a domineering attitude, notably toward family members.

Susceptibility to respiratory infections causing thick, yellow mucus is typical. Hay fever and other allergic reactions are also
common, as are head and joint pain, eczema, and diarrhea.

SOURCE DETAILS

ORIGIN
Native to north Africa, Europe, and northern Asia, and naturalized in North America. Grows in moist, shady soil.

BACKGROUND
Has a long history of use as an antiinflammatory and a liver tonic. Stem extracts have been used for warts and eczema.

PREPARATION
Fresh green stems and leaves are picked just before the plant flowers, then finely chopped and macerated in alcohol.

COMMON NAMES
Nightshade, woody nightshade, bitter nightshade, felonwort.