Sabadilla Homeopathy: Uses and Benefits

Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.

Sabadilla is a homeopathic remedy made from the seeds of cevadilla (Schoenocaulon officinale), a plant of Central and South America. In homeopathic tradition it is best known for hay fever and allergic-type sneezing: violent fits of sneezing, a tickling, streaming nose and itchy, watering eyes. It is used in self-care and is not a substitute for medical advice, especially where allergy symptoms involve the chest.

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Sabadilla at a glance

• Common name: cevadilla, also called sabadilla seed.
• Source: the seeds of a lily-family plant; in its crude form it is a strong irritant, so it is used only in homeopathic dilution.
• Potencies you will see: 6C and 30C pillules are the usual low potencies; the Guna products we stock list Sabadilla at 12X, 30X and 200X.
• Who uses it: home users and practitioners who follow the sneezing hay fever picture below.

What is Sabadilla traditionally used for?

The Sabadilla picture is one of relentless sneezing. Traditional homeopathic associations include:

• spasmodic, violent sneezing fits, one after another;
• a tickling, itching nose with copious clear discharge;
• itchy, watering eyes and a tickling feeling in the throat;
• sensitivity to the scent of flowers and to pollen;
• symptoms that feel eased by warmth and warm drinks.

Several of our combination pages describe their traditional use for seasonal allergic rhinitis, sneezing and runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes. These are traditional associations and not a claim of results.

30C vs 200C: which potency?

In the homeopathic tradition 6C and 30C are the usual choices for general home use and are where most people begin. 200C is a higher potency, generally chosen with an experienced homeopath. The Guna drops we stock combine several strengths of Sabadilla (12X, 30X and 200X) in a single bottle, so you are not asked to choose one.

Traditional dosage as printed on our product pages

• Guna Hay Fever Relief Granules: adults and children over 6 years, allow 5 pellets to dissolve slowly under the tongue three times daily, or as directed. The page says frequency may be increased during acute symptoms, and that many people start 2 to 4 weeks before the expected pollen season.
• Guna Allergy Drops: 20 drops in a little water, 2 times per day.
• Guna Allergy Treat Drops: 10 drops 3 times a day; as shock therapy, 10 drops every 30 minutes for 2 hours.
• Dr. Reckeweg R6 Drops: the page gives 10 drops in some water every 15 to 30 minutes in acute feverish illness, then less often as it settles.

Products we stock that contain Sabadilla

• Guna Hay Fever Relief Granules: Sabadilla with Allium cepa, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Arsenicum album, Euphrasia, Histaminum hydrochloricum and Solidago.
• Guna Allergy Drops: Sabadilla 12X, 30X and 200X with Allium cepa, Scilla, Galphimia and others. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%.
• Guna Allergy Treat Drops: Sabadilla 12X, 30X and 200X within a wider formula; the page lists allergic rhinitis and rhino-conjunctivitis.
• Dr. Reckeweg R6 Drops: a Reckeweg influenza formula that lists Sabadilla D6 among its ingredients.

We do not currently list a single-remedy Sabadilla pillule, so the products above are all combinations.

Who should avoid it?

Read each label before use. The Guna drops contain alcohol, and combination products carry other ingredients that may matter to you, for example Arsenicum album or Histaminum. Ask a qualified practitioner before use in pregnancy, while breast-feeding, or for babies and small children. Hay fever that comes with wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness or swelling of the face or lips needs medical care, and so does any allergic reaction that is severe or spreading. If you rely on prescribed or pharmacy hay fever medication, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before changing it, because a homeopathic product is not a like-for-like substitute.

How is Sabadilla different from similar remedies?

Homeopaths often compare Sabadilla with Allium cepa and Euphrasia. In classical texts Allium cepa is the remedy for a streaming nose with a raw, acrid discharge and bland tears, and Euphrasia is the reverse, with acrid watering eyes and a bland nose discharge. Sabadilla is distinguished by the sneezing itself, which comes in bouts, with the tickling and itching nose and eyes. These are teaching comparisons and not diagnostic tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sabadilla used for in homeopathy?

Sabadilla is traditionally associated with hay fever and allergic sneezing, with violent sneezing fits, a streaming tickling nose and itchy, watering eyes. It is used within self-care and is not a treatment for any diagnosed condition.

What are the uses of Sabadilla homeopathy?

Traditional homeopathic uses are sneezing fits, a runny, itching nose, watering eyes and sensitivity to pollen and flowers. See a doctor for chest symptoms or serious reactions.

What is Sabadilla homeopathic medicine made from?

It is made from the seeds of cevadilla, Schoenocaulon officinale, a lily-family plant, prepared by serial dilution and succussion.

Which potency of Sabadilla is typical, 30C or 200C?

Low potencies such as 6C and 30C are the usual choice for home use, and 200C is generally chosen with the guidance of a homeopath.

Which products we stock contain Sabadilla?

Guna Hay Fever Relief Granules, Guna Allergy Drops, Guna Allergy Treat Drops and Dr. Reckeweg R6 all list Sabadilla. We do not list a single-remedy Sabadilla.

Can children use Sabadilla products?

Ask your practitioner first. Guna Hay Fever Relief is printed for adults and children over 6 years, and homeopathic remedies are not a substitute for medical care.

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