Personality Characteristics of Pulsatilla

• A person with a pulsatilla profile is generally gentle, passive and somewhat fearful. These individuals are often sad and may cry easily. They are also very sensitive and prone to be touchy. They may change their minds frequently or feel confused. Pulsatilla is more often indicated for women than for men, although it may be suitable for either.
  
  

Preferences of the Pulsatilla Type

• People with pulsatilla conditions often crave the open space and fresh air. They are also inclined toward cold, including cold food and drinks. They feel worse with warm environments and warm or heavy foods, and also worse in the evening. When they lie down, they prefer to have their heads and arms elevated.
  
  

Physical Symptoms of Pulsatilla

• Conditions treated with pulsatilla include many of the following symptoms besides the personality characteristics described above: congestion and thick mucous discharge, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain and difficulty digesting, frequent or painful urination, suppressed menstruation, heart palpitations, back pain and cold or numb limbs.
  
  

Using Pulsatilla

• According to homeopathic theory, the higher the number on a remedy, the less actual substance is in the remedy, and also the stronger it is. Numbers up to 30x, which are generally available in health food stores, are mostly used for acute conditions, while stronger preparations can be purchased for chronic conditions.
  
  

Pulsatilla as an Herb

• Pulsatilla is also used as an herbal medicine, although this is much less common than the homeopathic remedy. Tincture of pulsatilla has healing properties primarily for coughs such as those from asthma or bronchitis.