Details

Veratrum has traditionally been used for the symptomatic relief of violent vomiting with cramping and weakness especially where the face is pale and bluish and there is cold sweat and cold limbs.

Veratrum is a remedy to think of for gastrointestinal complaints, when there is violent retching, vomiting and profuse diarrhoea.These effects may come on suddenly, or progress during an acute illness. There is a sudden sinking of strength and vitality that results in rapid prostration, exhaustion or collapse. Symptoms can be accompanied with great cramping of the bowels, limbs and calves.Evacuations are copious and may be green, whether vomit, urine or stools. The person feels extreme coldness and their skin may appear tinged with blue. Veratrum is also a great fainting remedy.

Features/Indications

Keywords
Cutting, cramping, colicky pains
Excessive purging – vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating
Cramps in legs
Severe menstrual cramps with sweat and fainting or collapse
Very cold body with bluish face and cold sweat
Vertigo and cold sweat on the head
Collapse with profuse cold sweating

Modalities
Better: Warmth; hot food; cold drinks; walking about.
Worse: Exertion; drinking; cold drinks; fruit; menses; passing stool; damp cold; fright; night.

Cautions/Contra-Indications

Always read the label.
Homoeopathic principles should be applied when using this remedy.
If symptoms persist consult your health care professional promptly.