Apis Mellifica

Classical single remedy

puffy pink swelling that stings and burns, better for cold, worse for heat and touch; little thirst. (Boericke)

What it’s reached for

  • insect stings and hives with rapid puffy swelling.
  • a swollen sore throat or eyelids that feel tight and shiny.

Sore Throat / Tonsillitis — Belladonna vs. Hepar Sulph vs. Mercurius vs. Apis: throat looks glossy, puffy and water-logged, stinging pains, worse from heat and warm drinks, better for cold, little or no thirst.

Hives / Urticaria — Apis vs. Urtica Urens vs. Rhus Toxicodendron vs. Natrum Muriaticum vs. Dulcamara: rose-coloured wheals with stinging, burning pains and marked puffy swelling, much worse from heat and a warm bath, better for cold applications, little thirst.

Cystitis / Burning Urine — Cantharis vs. Apis vs. Sarsaparilla vs. Staphysagria vs. Berberis: stinging, burning pain especially with the last few drops, scanty urine, with puffiness and no thirst, better for cold.

Tired or Watering Eyes — Euphrasia vs. Ruta vs. Natrum Mur vs. Pulsatilla vs. Apis: puffy, bag-like, water-logged swelling of the lids with stinging pain, better for cold bathing.

Insect Bites & Stings — Apis vs. Ledum vs. Hypericum vs. Urtica Urens vs. Cantharis: a bee- or wasp-sting reaction.

Potency: 30C every 1–2 hours while swelling is active; seek help if the throat or breathing is affected.

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Choosing a potency

  • 6C · 12C · 30C — a recent or first-aid complaint. 30C is the usual starting point.
  • 200C · 1M — a long-standing or recurring complaint; a deeper action, taken less often.
  • Ø mother tincture — herbal / tonic / organ-support use, in drop doses.
  • 3X · 6X biochemic — gentle tissue-salt support that can be taken regularly.
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