Warmer months are here and so are the bugs and bug bites. While many bites are harmless to most people some people have bad or serious reactions. Here are a few remedies to consider to shorten your duration of suffering and speed up recovery from these bites.
Common Bites and Stings
Ledum – First remedy to consider for any type of puncture wound. The wound may feel cool to the touch. I find this remedy helpful for stings where the person doesn’t have a reaction to the sting but there is still pain.
Apis – Bee Stings especially if there is a reaction and swelling.
Cantharis – for wasp stings
Tick bites
Embedded Tick-
Ledum 200c every 3 hours on day 1
Ledum 200c 2x a day for a week (days 2-8)
Not Embedded-
Ledum 30c 2-3 doses
Also, consider other remedies specific to this bug bite observing keynotes and reactions.
Work with a homeopath for additional support.
Spider Bites:
Hypericum – 1st remedy for punctures from stings of insects and insect bites and lacerated wounds.
Ledum-Helpful if bite, sting or puncture becomes discolored. This would be the second option if Hypericum doesn’t seem to be helping.
Apis –Allergic type reaction to bites. Swelling. Use this remedy on the way to the hospital.
Jellyfish Stings:
Tingling & Swelling
Pour vinegar on the tentacles that are still attached to the skin. This helps prevent the discharge of more poison. Do not use alcohol!
Aconite-first for the shock and fright
Ledum- to help heal following the aconite once the person has calmed down.
When to Call a Homeopath?
If you’ve tried a few of these remedies and just can’t seem to find a match please reach out for an acute consultation before the acute turns chronic and into a larger issue.
If you’ve had symptoms for longer than 3 weeks please reach out to your doctor and consider working with a homeopath to handle this chronic condition.
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