Homeopathy - Ignatia - Ailments / Situations Where Used

This remedy is appropriate for all periods following emotional shocks and is considered the number one "grief remedy". It is highly indicated when there is an element of hysteria accompanying grief. This remedy is appropriate for dealing with the death of a family member or friend, loss of a job, physical or emotional abuse. Person may alternate between laughing and crying.

Ignatia is appropriate for migraines that feel as if a nail is being pounded into the back of the head. It may also prove useful in situations of severe nervous breakdown of emotional origin.