Pulsatilla Pratensis (Wind Flower / Pasque Flower)

A major constitutional polychrest in classical homeopathy, indicated for mild, yielding, weeping dispositions, thirstlessness with dry mouth, thick bland yellowish-green discharges, changeable symptoms, and strong aggravation in warm rooms.

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Quick Reference Facts

Latin NamePulsatilla pratensis
Common NameWind Flower / Meadow Anemone
Source KingdomVegetable (Ranunculaceae family)
Thermal StateIntolerant to heat (Desires open cool air)
High-Yield Clinical Pearl

"Pulsatilla is indicated in gentle, weeping individuals with thirstlessness, thick bland yellow-green discharges, and relief in open cool air."

Latin NamePulsatilla pratensis
Common NameWind Flower / Meadow Anemone / Pasque Flower
KingdomPlant
Remedy TypePolychrest

Clinical Description

Pulsatilla pratensis is a classic polychrest introduced by Samuel Hahnemann. Characterized by its action on veins, mucous membranes, and female reproductive organs, presenting with changeable symptoms, weeping emotional disposition, thirstlessness, bland yellowish-green discharges, and relief in open cool air.

Guiding Keynotes

  • Mild, gentle, yielding disposition; weeps easily when talking or explaining symptoms, desires sympathy and consolation
  • Thirstlessness in almost all complaints, despite having a dry parched mouth
  • Thick, bland, non-irritating yellowish-green discharges from nose, eyes, ears, or vagina
  • Variability and changeability of symptoms ('no two chills alike, no two hemorrhages alike, no two stools alike')
  • Strong intolerance to heat and warm close rooms; desires open cool air and unclosing windows
  • Aggravation from eating rich, fatty foods, pork, ice cream, or pastry

Mental-Emotional Symptoms

  • Timid, gentle, affectionate nature; easily influenced and seeks emotional reassurance
  • Sadness and weeping; cries when telling her troubles or when spoken to kindly
  • Mood swings with mild irritability; fear of darkness, ghosts, or being alone

Physical / Particular Indicators

  • Venous stasis, varicose veins, swollen sluggish veins, and icy coldness of hands and feet
  • Delayed, scanty, suppressed, or irregular menses accompanied by chilliness and weeping
  • Digestive disturbance after rich, fat, heavy meals; stomach feels heavy like a stone
  • Catarrhal rhinitis or otitis with thick, bland, yellow-green mucus and loss of taste/smell

Modalities

Aggravation (Worse)

  • Warm close room and heat of bed
  • Evening and night
  • Rich fat food, pork, ice cream, and pastry
  • Resting or sitting still

Amelioration (Better)

  • Open cool air and motion in fresh air
  • Cold food and cold drinks
  • Sympathy, consolation, and gentle company
  • Uncovering and cool applications

Constitutional Mappings

Generalities

Chilly overall yet strongly intolerant of heat. Worse in warm rooms and evening; better walking slowly in open cool air.

Constitutional Type

Suited to fair-complexioned, blue-eyed, gentle, yielding individuals (especially women and children) who weep easily and seek affection.

Therapeutic Affinities

Organ Affinity
Venous vascular system and portal circulationFemale reproductive system and endocrine glandsMucous membranes (respiratory, gastrointestinal, ocular)
Miasmatic Affinity
PsoraSycosis
Common Potencies
6C30C200C1M

Clinical Safety & Potency Guidance

Raw Pulsatilla pratensis contains protoanemonin, an irritant lactone causing skin vesication and mucosal ulceration. Raw plant material is strictly toxic; homeopathic preparations must be potentized (6C, 30C, 200C). Professional medical review is recommended for severe gynecological or catarrhal conditions.

Reference Citations & Evidence Sources

Classical Homeopathic Literature
  • CIT-0007Hahnemann S.. "The Chronic Diseases: Their Peculiar Nature and Their Homoeopathic Cure." Adolph Arnold (1828).
Materia Medica & Keynotes
  • CIT-0004Hahnemann S.. "Materia Medica Pura." Adolph Arnold (1811).
  • CIT-0005Kent J. T.. "Lectures on Homoeopathic Materia Medica." Boericke & Tafel (1905).
  • CIT-0006Boericke W.. "Pocket Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica." Boericke & Runyon (1901).

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Last Reviewed DateJul 31, 2026
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Dr. Narayan Jethwani. "Pulsatilla Pratensis (Wind Flower / Pasque Flower)." Homeo Healthcare Clinical Platform. Version 1.1.0. Reviewed: 2026-07-31T12:00:00Z. Available at: https://homeo.healthcare/knowledge/remedies/pulsatilla-pratensis

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