What Is Ignatia?
Ignatia amara is an herbal and homeopathic remedy that is made from a plant called St. Ignatius’ Bean. Accounts suggest St. Ignatius Loyola brought the plant to Europe from the Philippines, where it is native, in the 1600s. Today, the plant has picked up some interesting names that relate to its primary uses in treatment. It is sometimes called “homeopathic Prozac,” because it is often used to treat depression and anxiety, especially in grief situations. St. Ignatius’ Bean should never be used in a wild setting since the bean pods that create the homeopathic remedy contain strychnine. To make the actual medicine, these are crushed and placed in alcohol and homeopaths claim there is little to no strychnine left in the finished product, which usually comes in tablet form. They believe the remedy is safe for children and adults, when taken exactly as recommended. There are numerous potential uses for ignatia amara according to homeopathic writings. It is thought especially helpful in trea
