Helleborus

Questions

What is Helleborus, from what we do make our mother tincture, and what are its alkaloids ?

Helleborus is a plant growing on the mountains of Central Europe; our tincture is made from the root. It contains two alkaloids, HcUeborin and Helleborein. Give in brief its general action. Hellebonis produces a condition of sensorial depression and general muscular weakness, which may go on to complete paralysis, accompanied by dropsical effusions, hence is a remedy in low states of vitality and serious diseases.

In what disease is it most often called for and what are the indications ?

Hydrocephalus; in stage of effusion, with signs of depression; stupor and unconsciousness; pupils sluggish; forehead corrugated, automatic action of one arm or one leg; the face flushes and pales; drinks greedily from nervousness; child suddenly screams out and bores its head into the pillow; the head is hot and the eyeballs are disdistorted; motion of jaws as if chewing.