Staphysagria is a homeopathic remedy made from stavesacre, a delphinium plant. In homeopathic practice it is traditionally associated with the effects of suppressed emotion and indignation, a sensitive nature that swallows anger, feelings after clean-cut wounds or procedures, and a tendency to styes and irritability.
This page explains the plant Staphysagria comes from, its classic homeopathic indications, the characteristic picture, and the forms and potencies it is offered in.
The short version: A stavesacre remedy traditionally linked with suppressed anger and indignation in a sensitive, easily-wounded nature.
What is Staphysagria and where does it come from?
The remedy is prepared from Delphinium staphisagria, known as stavesacre, a Mediterranean plant in the buttercup family whose seeds are potent in their raw form. In homeopathy the seeds are potentised through repeated dilution and succussion, so finished remedies contain only a trace or no material amount of the original plant and are used within the homeopathic tradition.
What is Staphysagria traditionally used for in homeopathy?
Its central theme in homeopathic literature is suppressed emotion, especially anger and a sense of having been wronged. Traditional associations include:
- Effects of suppressed anger and indignation, holding feelings in rather than expressing them.
- A sensitive, mild nature that is easily hurt or humiliated.
- Feelings after clean, incised wounds or procedures, in the classic surgical picture.
- Recurring styes and irritation of the eyelids.
- Irritability that builds and then bursts out, with trembling.
Who typically reaches for Staphysagria?
The classic Staphysagria picture is gentle, considerate and easily offended, someone who tends to hold back anger and dwell on slights and injustices, only for the suppressed feeling to surface later as trembling irritability or physical symptoms. There is a marked sensitivity to being disrespected. The overall impression is of a mild, well-mannered person carrying more indignation inside than they let show.
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What forms and potencies does it come in?
Staphysagria is generally available as tablets, pillules or liquid drops. For general self-care it is commonly used in low potencies such as 6C or 30C, while higher potencies are usually chosen alongside a practitioner.
Common questions
What is Staphysagria used for in homeopathy?
It is traditionally associated with the effects of suppressed anger and indignation in a sensitive nature, feelings after clean-cut wounds, recurring styes and irritability.
What plant is Staphysagria made from?
It is prepared from stavesacre, Delphinium staphisagria, a Mediterranean plant in the buttercup family.
What potency of Staphysagria is commonly used?
Low potencies such as 6C or 30C are common for self-care; higher potencies are usually chosen with professional guidance.
Note: This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Homeopathic remedies are used within a tradition of self-care and are not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms are severe, persistent or worsening, please speak to a qualified health professional.