Pulsatilla
Other Names: Anémone des Bois, Anémone des Prés, Anemone nigricans, Anemone pratensis, Anemone pulsatilla, Anémone Pulsatille, Anémone Pulsatille Rouge, Anemone serotina, Coquelourde, Coquerelle, Easter Flower, European Pasqueflower, Fleur de Pâques, Herbe au Vent, Meadow Anenome, Meadow Windflower, Pasque Flower, Pasqueflower, Passe Flower, Pulsatilla nigricans, Pulsatilla pratensis, Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatille Commune, Wind Flower.
Pulsatilla is a plant. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are dried and used as medicine.
Special Precautions of Pulsatilla
- Only homeopathic use !
- Fresh pulsatilla plant is UNSAFE when taken by mouth or applied to the skin. It is a severe irritant anywhere it comes in contact with the body, such as the mouth, throat, digestive tract, urinary tract, and skin. It can also cause allergic reactions. Contact with the skin can cause rash, inflammation, and itching. Inhaling the volatile oil can irritate the nose and eyes.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Pulsatilla is UNSAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Both the fresh plant and the dried plant might cause a miscarriage or birth defects. Applying fresh pulsatilla directly to the skin is also considered UNSAFE. Don’t do it. Not enough is known about the safety of applying dried pulsatilla directly to the skin during pregnancy. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- It’s UNSAFE to take fresh pulsatilla by mouth or apply it to the skin during breast-feeding. Not enough is known about the safety of the dried plant when taken by mouth or applied to the skin. Don’t use it.
- Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.
The benefits of Pulsatilla are
- Colds and Cough: Used for the type of cold where the individual feels really sick. They tend to have a blocked nose with very thick and dark mucous that may even show up as a bloody nose. There is often a reduced sense of taste and a very wet type of cough associated with this cold. Pulsatilla works best as a homeopathic remedy where violent coughing episodes are quite common and where the mucous seems to almost overtake the body.
- Sinusitis: Many people turn to pulsatilla when faced with a yellow catarrh and terrible headaches associated with this type of sinusitis. The symptoms include sharp pains on the face with tenderness that may be unbearable. This homeopathic remedy can help when the individual feels watery discharge from the eyes and an inability to breathe properly.
- Eye Infections: This is the type of eye infection where discharge, that is often green in color, is literally oozing from the eye. Pulsatilla may work well as a homeopathic remedy for conjunctivitis and itchy styes specifically, though it can help with any sort of sensitivity or related symptoms.
- Women’s Health Issues: Any type of issues associated with an abnormal or interrupted menstrual cycle or flow can be helped tremendously with the homeopathic remedy of pulsatilla. If there is abnormal or infrequent menstrual cycles, or if there are extreme symptoms such as severe premenstrual symptoms or even mood swings, this homeopathic remedy may be helpful. In addition, pulsatilla helps with morning sickness and other similar and common symptoms of pregnancy which can be difficult to deal with.
- Digestive Disorders: There is always a wide range of symptoms that one may suffer when it comes to digestive disorders. Turning to pulsatilla as a homeopathic remedy may work best for symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, and even itchy or painful hemorrhoids.
Profile Type
The type of person that benefits the most from using the homeopathic remedy of pulsatilla tends to be very compliant, calm, and good natured. Though they are often fairly calm in their nature, they tend to have frequent mood swings that can come out of nowhere. They like attention and the spotlight, and they frequently crave sympathy when the situation warrants it. Their physical and emotional symptoms may come on quickly and commonly leave just as quickly, often without any warning. They may have a wide range of physical problems, and therefore can benefit from the healing powers of a versatile homeopathic remedy such as pulsatilla.
