Fragaria vesca
Remedy of urticaria from strawberries and tartar on teeth. Strawberry allergy — hives. Prevents tartar formation on teeth. Tongue swollen from strawberry allergy. Chilblains.
Source
Prepared from the whole fresh plant of Fragaria vesca (Rosaceae) with fruit.
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Urticaria from eating strawberries — the specific allergy remedy. Prevents tartar formation on teeth. Tongue swollen after strawberry consumption. Chilblains. Petechiae. Used to desensitize strawberry allergy.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Anxious during allergic reaction.
General Symptoms
Allergic. Worse from strawberries. Better from avoidance.
Physical Symptoms
Skin
Urticaria from strawberries. Swelling. Chilblains. Petechiae.
Mouth
Tongue swollen from allergy. Prevents tartar on teeth.
Modalities
Better From
Avoidance of strawberries
Worse From
Eating strawberries
Constitutional Type
Strawberry-allergic individuals.
Clinical Indications
Strawberry allergy, urticaria from fruit, tartar prevention, chilblains
Comparative Materia Medica
Urtica urens has general urticaria. Apis has stinging hives. Homarus has shellfish urticaria.
Safety Information
Not established.
Wild strawberry is a common food. Non-toxic. Allergenic in some individuals (histamine liberator). Safe in all potencies.
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