Hyoscyamus niger is a homeopathic remedy whose mother tincture is made from the flowering black meadowsweet plant.
The plant can be recognised by its hairy appearance and the odour it emits.
It is an annual or biennial plant native to Eurasia that grows in open fields and rubble.
It is also called pig's bean because of its disgusting odour.
Hyoscyamus Niger is a completely natural remedy with no side effects.
It can be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Hyoscyamus Niger has a parasympathetic effect on the central nervous system.
Its alkaloid-rich seeds give it antispasmodic properties, but it also has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
The constituents of the remedy vary according to its presentation.
For example, doses of Hyoscyamus Niger granules or globules contain sucrose and lactose.
Liquid preparations, such as drops or ampoules, consist of hydroalcoholic solutions. Finally, powders are made from lactose.
Behavioural disorders indications
Hyoscyamus Niger is indicated for the treatment of behavioural disorders.
It helps to calm the nervous state that leads to many disorders, such as muscle tremors, insomnia and seizures.
Nervousness can be of sentimental origin, such as an attack of jealousy or disappointment. It can also be caused by fear.
Hyoscyamus niger is given to people who are delirious and very talkative. These people have mood swings and are paranoid.
Sometimes they have laughing fits accompanied by frowning. Sometimes the mental disturbances are accompanied by anger and violence.
Hyoscyamus Niger is also given to young children who suffer from insomnia accompanied by nervousness and restlessness.
These night terrors occur after excitement or anxiety after watching an aggressive programme on television.
Hyoscyamus Niger is also indicated in the following cases: drowsiness followed by insomnia, agitation, hallucinations and even delirium; sensory delusions and hallucinations; periods of agitation accompanied by obscene words and/or gestures.
Other indications
Hyoscyamus niger is effective in the treatment of nocturnal spasmodic cough.
These coughs are characterised by their worsening when the patient lies down.
The cough is often accompanied by spasms similar to whooping cough.
The presence of mucus in the larynx and windpipe distorts the voice, which becomes hoarse.
This remedy is also used to relieve attacks of hiccups.
Hyoscyamus Niger is used in the following cases: muscle spasms and tremors, spasms of the digestive tract; pallor or flushing of the face with slowing or quickening of the pulse; extreme dryness of the tongue and throat; spasmodic cough, especially at bedtime, which is worse when sitting down.