Staphysagria

Staphysagria is a homeopathic remedy that is indicated by a wide range of symptoms, many of which are emotions. These indications need not occur at the same time. They may include

• aversion to tobacco smoke
• emotional and physical sensitivity
• feelings of indignation
• feelings of humiliation
• sense of resentment towards people or situations

Examples of specific conditions that are believed to be helped by staphysagria include, for example

• injuries due to accidents
• bites and stings
• childbirth or circumcision
• colic
• cuts or wounds after surgery
• cystitis
• morning or travel sickness
• shingles
• shock

In general, staphysagria is more likely to be selected for use when the indications, e.g. as mentioned above, are more greater after physical exertion and when the person is hungry.

More about the substance used to prepare staphysagria homeopathic remedy:

The homeopathic remedy staphysagria is derived from the herb Delphinium staphysagria, which is also written 'Delphinium staphisagria'. It is also known by other common names, such as lice-bane, which is due to the historical use of its seeds to prepare remedies to treat lice. This upright plant grows to heights of approx. 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m) tall and produces blue to purple-blue flowers as in the sketch belowon the left. It is native to Asia and southern Europe including the Mediterranean region.

The staphysagria remedy used in homeopathy is prepared using only the seeds of Delphinium staphysagria. Note that all parts of this plant are toxic so should not be consumed.

Homeopathic preparations are usually supplied in either liquid or pill form. Regardless of the physical form in which the remedy is taken, its preparation will have involved a series of dilutions during which the original substance was repeatedly diluted and succussed (shaken) in a solvent such as water and/or alcohol.