Modalities
Worse: Stress, worry, mental exertion.
Better: Rest, quiet, deep breathing.
Mental/Emotional
Anxious, jumpy, overactive mind.
Depressed, irritable, easily overwhelmed.
Acute Uses
Nervous system disorders, restlessness, twitching.
Insomnia from nervous exhaustion.
Headaches, tension, mental fatigue.
Keynote For this Remedy
Involuntary twitching, restlessness.
Feels exhausted but cannot relax.
Sensitive to noise, light, overstimulation.
Scutellaria
Scutellaria is a homeopathic remedy used for nervous system imbalances characterized by restlessness, twitching, and mental exhaustion. It is ideal for individuals who feel anxious, irritable, and overstimulated, yet are too exhausted to relax. Commonly used for insomnia caused by nervous tension, as well as headaches and mental fatigue, Scutellaria helps calm an overactive mind and sensitivity to light, noise, or stress. Symptoms worsen with stress, worry, and mental exertion, and improve with rest, quiet surroundings, and deep breathing.
