Sabadilla

Schoenocaulon officinale

Common Name(s)
Sabadilla, cebadilla.

Origin
Found in Mexico, the West Indies, Guatemala, and Venezuela.

Background
The bitter seeds of sabadilla contain the alkaloids veratridine and veratrine, which are used in insecticides.

Preparation
The ripe seeds are steeped in alcohol, filtered, diluted, and succussed.

Remedy profile

Sabadilla is most appropriate for people who are nervous, easily startled, and prone to hysterical paroxysms following a fright. Key physical symptoms associated with this remedy include paroxysmal sneezing, an itchy, tingly nose, copious, watery catarrh, and chilliness. There may be throat pain and inflammation, with a constant desire to clear the throat. Sabadilla is used chiefly for inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes, possibly due to hay fever, asthma, tonsillitis, or a cold.

Symptoms better: For open air; for heat or wrapping up; for warm foods or drinks.

Symptoms worse: For cold air; at periodic, consistent intervals; for cold drinks.

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