Pulsatilla comes from a plant and is given for ailments with a profuse discharge, especially catarrhal conditions.

Mostly given to women, the person needing Pulsatilla is sweet-natured, shy, kind and gentle. They are very dependent on others, easily led and may be highly changeable. Public opinion is very important to her and she can feel easily slighted and full of self-pity.

Pulsatilla’s are very empathetic people. They tend to be swayed by emotion rather than thought. They are very tearful and will often burst into tears easily, eliciting the reassurance and consolation they need.

The person needing Pulsatilla may fear enclosed spaces, crowds, being alone and the dark. Pulsatilla people tend to be plump, fair-haired with blue eyes. They can flush or blush easily.

Pulsatilla is often given for women’s complaints. Other conditions include : depression, varicose veins, nosebleeds, toothache, rheumatism, acne, migraines and ear and eye complaints.