Pulsatilla

Treatment Use

Pulsatilla is useful when any of the following are indicated:

Mental and emotional aspects

• Tendency to burst into tears without warning
• Quiet temperament
• Suppression of fear
• Depression
• Obsessive-compulsive behavior
• Fear of the opposite sex
• Fear of the dark and ghosts
• Very tearful when grieving
• Bulimia.

Physical aspects

• Coughs and Colds
• Runny nose
• Catarrh
• Conjunctivitis
• Digestive problems
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• All menstrual and menopausal problems, particularly if accompanied by depression
• Lower back pain
• Headaches
• Styes
• Skin problems
• Arthritis

Modalities

• Better: for crying and sympathy; cool, fresh air; gentle exercise.
• Worse: for heat; for rich or fatty foods.

Treatment Tips

This remedy works well on the mental state of the individual.