Homeopathic Remedies for Morning Sickness

Nora Pettik
Oct 15
3 min read

Morning sickness is a common yet distressing symptom experienced by many women during early pregnancy. While conventional medicine may offer temporary relief, homeopathy provides a gentle, individualized approach that respects both the mother’s and baby’s wellbeing. Drawing on insights from classical masters and modern authors like Jeremy Sherr, Massimo Mangialavori, Jan Scholten, Miranda Castro, and Dr. Farokh Master, the following eight remedies have proven highly effective in pregnancy-related nausea:

How to collect a whole symptom picture to find the right remedy?

Colchicum autumnale

Keynote: Nausea from smells, particularly cooking odors

Intense aversion to the smell or even the thought of food.
Nausea aggravated by motion or being in a warm room.
Worse from the smell of eggs, fish, or meat.
Profuse salivation may accompany nausea.
The patient feels weak and chilly, worse in the morning.

Asarum europaeum

Keynote: Oversensitivity of the nervous system

Nausea triggered by sound, touch, or even thinking about food.
Extremely heightened senses; intolerance to noise or bright lights.
Chilly, mentally exhausted, and emotionally withdrawn.
May show signs of functional nervous weakness.

Kreosotum

Keynote: Violent vomiting with burning sensations

Vomiting occurs long after eating; food is undigested.
Sour, bitter, or putrid vomiting with stomach irritation.
Burning in the stomach and esophagus after vomiting.
Often worse in the morning or after eating fatty foods.

Tabacum

Keynote: Deathly nausea with cold sweat

Nausea with paleness, dizziness, and cold perspiration.
Worsened by motion, closed spaces, and warmth.
Relieved temporarily by fresh air or uncovering the abdomen.
Patient feels faint, weak, and may need to lie down constantly.

Sepia officinalis

Keynote: Hormonal and emotional imbalance with digestive distress

Nausea in the morning or before eating; aversion to rich and fatty foods.
Sensation of emptiness or sinking in the stomach, especially mid-morning.
Emotionally indifferent, irritable, and overwhelmed.
Better from exercise, dancing, or being alone.

Nux vomica

Keynote: Overstimulation and irritability with gastric sensitivity

Nausea worse in the morning, after eating, or from stimulants like coffee.
Strong desire to vomit without actual relief.
Sensation of fullness, bloating, and heaviness in the stomach.
Patient is ambitious, competitive, and highly sensitive to surroundings.

Ipecacuanha

Keynote: Persistent nausea unrelieved by vomiting

Constant, overwhelming nausea, often with clean tongue.
Vomiting doesn’t relieve the symptoms.
May be associated with salivation and faintness.

Pulsatilla nigricans

Keynote: Gentle, emotional constitution with digestive intolerance

Nausea worsens from fatty foods and warm rooms.
Relief from open air and gentle movement.
Emotionally sensitive, weepy, and desires attention or consolation.
Symptoms are changeable and unpredictable.

Personalized Homeopathic Remedies for Morning Sickness and Further Support for Your Pregnancy Journey

Pregnancy is a transformative time, filled with physical and emotional changes. Homeopathy offers a gentle, individualized approach to support you through every stage without side effects, and with deep respect for your body’s natural intelligence. The eight remedies discussed above illustrate just how varied morning sickness can be, and why a personalized remedy choice is essential. Each remedy targets a specific symptom picture, making homeopathic remedies for morning sickness a truly tailored solution rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

With a special interest in pregnancy and maternal care, I offer dedicated homeopathic support throughout your journey into motherhood. If you would like me to accompany you during your pregnancy with tailored homeopathic care, I offer a Motherhood Package with 15% discount.

Let’s make your pregnancy a more balanced, supported, and empowered experience—naturally. Feel free to reach out for more information or to schedule an introductory consultation.