Veratrum Album / Veratrum Alb / Verat

Formal Name: Veratrum Album

Also Known As: Veratrum Alb, White Hellebore, False Hellbore

This particular homeopathic remedy is very important to the history and community of homeopathy. It helped to prove how homeopathy works and why it is beneficial to the healing process.

Though the white hellebore plant, for which this homeopathic remedy is based, was found to be toxic in nature, there were actually redeeming qualities to it that helped to make it what it is today. Within homeopathy, such a plant was turned from toxic in nature to healing.

Though once looked at as only toxic, veratrum alb has evolved into a very helpful homeopathic remedy with far reaching benefits. The preparation is key, as in all homeopathic remedies.

In this instance it is the fresh root that forms the basis of the helpful solution. The root is dug up before flowering takes place, the root is chopped up, macerated in alcohol, and then succussed. The solution that remains forms one of the most rudimentary and important homeopathic remedies that people still rely on today.

Homeopathic Remedies using Veratrum Alb:

Benefits/Uses of Veratrum Alb:

Diarrhea:

This severe type of diarrhea is generally attributed to some more serious condition such as cholera, gastroenteritis, or even dysentery. Stools are often watery and may even be colored. There are most likely other symptoms that come along with the diarrhea independently or as a result of it, which may include cramps, dehydration and even exhaustion. All of these symptoms can be helped by turning to veratrum alb as a homeopathic remedy.

Emotional Problems:

Behavioral and emotional problems come in all different types, and in this instance using veratrum alb may be most helpful to children and for women who just gave birth. There is an almost indifferent feeling for the person suffering through emotional problems, and may have suffered some sort of loss which may result in insecurity.

Collapse:

For those that frequently collapse or who have a tendency towards these related types of symptoms, veratrum alb may work quite well. This is the type of situation where there is weakness and then a clammy sweaty feeling across the forehead and the hands. There may be other symptoms associated such as cramps or gastrointestinal upset, or even heatstroke or menstrual pains which the collapse may be attributed to.

Vomiting and Nausea:

The type of vomiting and nausea that are best helped by using this homeopathic remedy tends to be rather violent in nature. This may include a cold feeling in the abdomen, clammy sweaty feeling, and may be related to other listed symptoms such as gastrointestinal upset or even collapse.

Homeopathic Remedy Profile for Veratrum Alb:

Veratrum Alb as a homeopathic remedy may work best for those who tend to be restless in nature, or who are overly critical or self righteous in nature. These individuals may enjoy solitude and prefer to be alone most of the time. They seem to have a sensitivity to manic or hyperactivity and this can result in rather dramatic mood swings. Many of their symptoms may be a result of their behavior and the manner in which they deal with things.