General Information

A state of fear, anxiety; anguish of mind and body. Physical and mental restlessness, fright, is the most characteristic manifestation of Aconite. Acute, sudden, and violent invasion, with fever, call for it. Does not want to be touched. A sudden and great sinking of strength. Complaints and tension caused by exposure to dry, cold weather, a draught of cold air, checked perspiration, also complaints from the very hot weather, especially gastro-intestinal disturbances, etc. First remedy in inflammation, inflammatory fevers. Serous membranes and muscular tissues affected markedly. Burning in internal parts; tingling, coldness and numbness. Influenza. Tension of arteries; emotional and physical mental tension explain many symptoms. Aconite causes an only functional disturbance, no evidence that it can produce tissue change--its action is brief and shows no periodicity.

Better in the open air; worse in a warm room, in evening and night; worse lying on affected side, from music, from tobacco-smoke, dry, cold winds.

Colds and Flu

• Rapid onset of symptoms after being chilled or exposed to dry, cold winds.
• Face hot and flushed, or deathly white, or one cheek red and the other pale (cf. Chamomilla).
• High fever and burning head, relieved by perspiration.

Cough and Croup

• An Early stage of rapid onset croup with a dry cough.
• The Early stage of upper respiratory infections with rapid onset.

Ear Problems

• Middle ear infections which come on suddenly (often triggered by exposure to cold, dry wind).
• External ear hot, red and swollen.

Eye Problems

• Conjunctivitis from exposure to dry cold winds.
• Inflammation after an injury to the eye.
• Painful, watering, and sensitive to light.

Shock

After traumatic experience, e.g. car accident, bad news, fright.

Tremendous fear, fear of death.

Panic, breathlessness, fear, and restlessness, sometimes with palpitations and numbness or tingling.

Where do I find it?

Aconitum is available here as a single remedy in a variety of strengths (potency).

Dosage Instructions

Take 3 Pellets of the remedy every 10 minutes to two hours (10 minutes for intense symptoms, 2 hours for milder ones). Once an improvement is noticed, stop dosing and repeat the remedy only if symptoms return. If there is no improvement at all by three doses, choose a different remedy or seek professional guidance.

A Few Words

While the above self-limiting, acute complaints are suitable for home treatment with Aconite, see your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or fail to improve. Aconite is also useful for a range of chronic or persistent complaints not listed; these are best managed by a qualified homeopath for good results.