SABADILLA

Homeopathy

SABADILLA

Schoenocaulon officinale
Sabadilla, cebadilla.

Key Uses:

Inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes, possibly due to hay fever, asthma, tonsillitis, or a cold

Origin : Found in Mexico, the West Indies, Guatemala, and Venezuela.

Background : The bitter seeds of sabadilla contain the alkaloids veratridine and veratrine, which are used in insecticides.

Preparation : The ripe seeds are steeped in alcohol, filtered, diluted, and succussed.

Remedy Profile : Sabadilla is most appropriate for people who are nervous, easily startled, and prone to hysterical paroxysms following a fright.
Key physical symptoms associated with this remedy include paroxysmal sneezing, an itchy, tingly nose, copious, watery catarrh, and chilliness. There may be throat pain and inflammation, with a constant desire to clear the throat. Sabadilla is used chiefly for inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes, possibly due to hay fever, asthma, tonsillitis, or a cold.

Symptoms Better : For open air; for heat or wrapping up; for warm foods or drinks.

Symptoms Worse : For cold air; at periodic, consistent intervals; for cold drinks.