Sabadilla

Cebadilla / Cevadilla

Sabadilla officinarum / Asagraea officinalis

This uses of this plant were first described in the 16th century. It was used almost exclusively for destroying lice and for killing intestinal worms. Sabadilla produces symptoms similar to those of a cold or hay fever, which it is used to treat homeopathically.

Parts Used

Seeds.

Uses

This remedy acts on the mucous membranes of the nose and tear glands and is used to treat colds and hay fever, with spasmodic sneezing, a runny, itchy nose, tingling in the soft palate, and burning, watery eyes with a splitting headache across the eyes. The throat feels dry and sore, and swallowing is painful. Hot drinks are soothing. Sabadilla is also used for threadworms in children.

Source

Grows in Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, and the US.