> Supplement Index > Pulsatilla / Anemone pulsatilla / Anemone / Easter Flower / Hartshorn Plant / Pasque Flower / Prairie Smoke / Twinflower / Wild Crocus / Windflower > Pulsatilla General Information Pulsatilla Uses & Scientific Evidence For Pulsatilla Dosage Information Pulsatilla Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Pulsatilla - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pulsatilla General Information Pulsatilla, also known as Easter Flower, was so named because it blooms at Easter time. After the flower has bloomed, long hairy threads which are attached to the fruit of the plant, turn silky and feathery. When the feathery tails blow in the wind, it gives the illusion of smoke crossing the prairie, therefore, in the Midwest and West it is called Prairie Smoke. Native American Indians put the sepals, the green part of the flower that protects the flower in the bud, in their nostrils to stop nose bleeds. The crushed the leaves were used in poultices for relieving the pain of rheumatism. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pulsatilla Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today, Pulsatilla is used as a homeopathic remedy for treating gastrointestinal conditions such as indigestion, gastroenteritis, nausea, and vomiting. The properties in Pulsatilla cause the pupils to dilate, and is used in treating eye diseases such as cataracts, sties, and conjunctivitis. It also works well in relieving cramps, other menstrual problems, symptoms of menopause, and distress. Pulsatilla acts as a sedative for those with slight insomnia and helps relieve the pain of headaches. This plant is used for treating colds, sinus congestion, and a loose cough, and is also used for treating varicose veins, nosebleeds, toothache, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, lower backache, chilblains, acne, migraines, and fever. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pulsatilla Dosage Information Pulsatilla comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. To use as an infusion, take ½ teaspoonful of the dried herb in 1 cup of boiling water. Drink 3 times a day, or as needed. For using a tincture, take 1-2 ml 3 times a day. For other formulations, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Pulsatilla Safety & Interaction Information Taken in small doses, Pulsatilla is generally regarded as safe. Pulsatilla can be poisonous at higher levels, therefore, it is important to read and follow the manufacturer’s directions, or consult with your physician for the proper dosage for the treatment of your condition. Exceeding the recommended doses can cause coma, convulsions, and death by asphyxiation. Touching the fresh plant can cause a severe reaction upon contact. Not for use by young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Pulsatilla Below