Remedy Reference Guide

Dulcamara

Solanum dulcamara (woody nightshade)

Dulcamara uses in homeopathy: a leading remedy for complaints from cold, damp weather - colds, joint pains and skin eruptions that flare when the weather turns wet, its picture, potencies and FAQs — informational.

Quick answer

What is Dulcamara used for in homeopathy?

Dulcamara, prepared from woody nightshade, is the classic homeopathic remedy for complaints that come on from cold, damp weather or a sudden drop in temperature. Colds, joint stiffness, and skin eruptions that flare when the weather turns wet all fall within its picture.

Reviewed & updated: June 2026

This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.

What Dulcamara is used for

Colds and coryza after getting cold and wet
Joint pains and stiffness worse in cold, damp weather
Skin eruptions and warts linked to damp exposure
Diarrhoea in wet weather or after a chill
Complaints from a sudden change from warm to cold

Characteristic symptom picture

Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Dulcamara.

Marked aggravation from cold, damp weather
Symptoms after getting chilled while overheated
Warts, especially flat ones on the back of the hands
Stiffness that eases with movement and warmth
A tendency to catch cold at every weather change

Potency

Dulcamara is available in several potencies such as 6C, 30C and 200C, as well as lower and mother-tincture forms in some cases. The right potency and repetition depend entirely on the individual case and are decided by a qualified homeopath - this page gives no dosing instructions.

The Dulcamara picture and modalities

Dulcamara is above all a weather remedy: its complaints arise from cold and damp, from getting wet, or from a sudden chill when overheated. Colds, joint stiffness that eases with movement, damp-linked skin eruptions and flat warts, and weather-change diarrhoea all belong to its picture. The person often catches cold at every shift in the weather. A homeopath reads the clear cold-damp modality alongside the whole constitution rather than in isolation.

Before you consider Dulcamara

This is materia-medica information, not advice to self-treat. Recurrent colds, persistent joint pains, or skin changes can have causes that deserve medical assessment rather than being assumed to be a weather-remedy picture. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual by a qualified practitioner, and the same remedy is not right for everyone. Homeopathy should complement, not replace, conventional care.

Conditions where Dulcamara is considered

Homeopathy for Warts

Frequently asked questions

What is Dulcamara used for in homeopathy?

It is an informational materia-medica remedy strongly associated with complaints brought on by cold, damp weather - colds, joint pains, and skin eruptions. A homeopath selects it on the whole picture, not as a fixed prescription.

How is Dulcamara different from Rhus Tox?

Both connect with damp and stiffness that eases on movement, but Dulcamara centres on the cold-damp weather trigger and a tendency to catch cold at every change, while a homeopath distinguishes them on the full individual picture.

Should I take this remedy myself?

Self-medication is discouraged. The correct remedy and potency depend on your whole individual symptom picture and should be chosen by a qualified homeopath.

Is it safe alongside other treatment?

Many people use homeopathy alongside conventional care, but you should inform both your doctor and your homeopath about everything you take so your care stays coordinated.