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Symphytum and helleborus
Symphytum and helleborus





Individuals who receive maximum benefit from the homeopathic remedy Helleborus are typically uninteresting as well as lethargic. Noted German physician and the founder of the alternative medicine homeopathy Samuel Hahnemann proved the remedy Helleborus and published the findings of his research with the medicine in his Materia Medica Pura (1821-34). Other herbalists are of the view that this herb is extremely potent and toxic to be employed in a safe manner. However, as mentioned earlier, this plant is extremely poisonous and is currently only employed by homeopathy. Even the ancient Roman and Greek philosophers used to drink an infusion prepared from this plant to augment their concentration prior to any long-drawn-out debate. It may be noted that way back in 1400 BCE, Pliny, the famous Roman natural historian, had documented the use of black hellebore for treating mental problems. acanthus only grows in northern Italy and perhaps also the neighboring regions of Slovenia. On the other hand, the subspecies Helleborus niger subs. niger is found to be growing naturally in rocky terrains, over a vast area stretching from Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia to the northern regions of Italy. The second sub-species bear comparatively larger flowers that measure about 3.75 inches (9 cm) in diameter. Helleborus has two sub-species – Helleborus niger subs.

symphytum and helleborus

These flowers are usually white in color but sometimes have a pinkish hue. The short flowering stems of Helleborus niger bear big, plain flowers that bloom during the period between the middle of winter to the beginning of spring.

symphytum and helleborus

This plant belongs to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, and is known to be toxic. This evergreen plant produces dark-hued, rubbery, palmately parted leaves that appear on stems which grow up to a height of 9 inches to 12 inches (23 cm to 30 cm). The homeopathic remedy Helleborus is prepared organically from the plant called Helleborus niger (common names Christmas rose or black hellebore). Black Hellebore / Christmas Rose Helleborus niger







Symphytum and helleborus