IGNATIA

Sometimes this Homeopathic

remedy is just the friend we need

to lighten the burden of physical

and emotional upset.

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Ignatia (St. Ignatius' Bean)

Named for the patron saint of spiritual retreats and exercises, this small tree supplies us with the emotionally and physically supportive St. Ignatius bean. In homeopathic form, this remedy treats a wide range of symptoms that can be caused by emotional turbulence. Loss of a loved one, trauma (even in the not so recent past), homesickness, broken hearts of all shapes and sizes, long, intense study periods, constant stress, in short any strong emotions that, if repressed can set off a wide array of symptoms in the body.

While it can help bring out suppressed emotions, Ignatia is also helpful in the pangs of grief or trauma - the sleeplessness, bellyaches, and waves of pain that can be the companion of turbulent emotions, and to prevent issues soon after - such as colds due to the strain on the immune system. Ignatia colds can start with a lump in the throat sensation and it’s spasmodic cough is set off by a tickle in the throat. If a fever takes over, an Ignatia type may be quite thirsty or itchy with chills. Some other symptoms may be a headache which feels as if a nail is being driven into the skull and the discomfort is made more intense by lying on the painful side. A sour taste in the mouth, hiccups, upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting which is somewhat relieved by eating are other Ignatia signs. Women can complain of uterine cramps during menstruation, constipation due to emotional stress and hemmorhoids.

On the emotional side, Ignatia works especially well with silent grief, though it also helps those at the other extreme-constant crying, fear, fright and anxiety. Ignatia types have a sensitive nervous system so it’s not surprising that their bodies react to emotional stress with twitchings, spasms, a lump in the throat feeling, nervous headaches or insomnia. Nervous debility caused fom loss, living in stressful situations, frustration and disappointment or long, intense periods of study can all be soothed by Ignatia.

If you find yourself constantly thinking about painful situations and you sigh deeply and often, this homeopathic remedy might be of help.
As all disappointed loves know, insomnia or nightmares may be your only choice– until Ignatia. Its symptoms tend to be erratic and spasmodic, they may tighten and release often as the body and mind try to restore balance. Its conditions usually feel better for eating and with warmth and worse with emotional disturbance, coffee and cold fresh air.

narrow. One way to tell the difference is their response to sympathy,

Nat mur may resent it, while Ignatia just prefers to be alone. Ignatia should be considered first when overwhelmed by recent grief.

Nervousness #4
Cinchona, Ignatia, Kali phos, Phos acidum

Whether emotional distress causes the nervousness or the worn out nerves cause the emotions, nerves and emotions are closely related in this remedy. Cinchona helps when stress brings on indifference and a stubborn disobedient attitude as well as extreme touchiness and sudden fits of crying. Ignatia assists when nervous over-sensitivity is related to grief, disappointment, fright and/or anger, especially if consolation is not welcome. Because all nerve cells need potassium phosphate, the cell salt remedy Kali phos, provides basic support whenever the nervous system is under emotional or physical stress.
Phosphoricum acidum lends an interesting angle with its listlessness, dullness, indifference and debility often related to grief, mental shock, home-sickness, menopause or systems overtaxed by rapid growth or study. So, if irritability and emotion go hand-in-hand, this remedy should make life’s trials a little easier to bear.
 

Tranquility #74
Agnus castus, Ignatia, Kali phos

Though not the kind of tranquilizer that prevents you from driving, this remedy can have a very calming effect on stressed out nerves.
Kali phos, the nerve nutrient cell salt, stands ready to calm nerves aggravated by mental or physical stress. Ignatia the master grief remedy, relieves nerves frayed by emotional stress due to loss, breakups, anger, jealousy or just sadness. Agnus castus is a lesser known remedy from the Chaste Tree called in to lighten the sadness and depression that can haunt the weary.
 

Nerve Wise’s #174
Cimicifuga, Gelsemium, Ignatia, Kali phos

This emotional quartet is a powerful remedy that begins with Cimicifuga’s dark gloomy cloud. Cimicifuga’s nerves are fraught with fidgety sadness which, in full swing, can make one suspicious and extremely talkative. Gelsemium’s emotions range from hot tempered volatile anger to timid stage fright and an upset stomach; either way the result is dull heavy drowsiness and/or a headache. Ignatia can relieve that clenching tightness from grief or disappointment that often leads to other complaints. The nerve nutrient cell salt, Kali phos, is here to give the nerves the attention they need to bear it all.