Ledum palustre
Great remedy for puncture wounds and insect bites. Parts feel cold but are better from cold applications. Rheumatism ascending — starts in feet and goes upward. Black eye from injury (after Arnica). Tetanus prophylaxis alongside Hypericum.
Source
Prepared from the whole fresh plant of Ledum palustre (Ericaceae).
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Puncture wounds, insect stings, bites. Parts cold to touch yet better from cold applications — wants ice on the wound. Rheumatism beginning in lower limbs and ascending. Joint swelling, pale, oedematous. Black eye — ecchymosis. Throbbing pain in affected part. Lack of vital heat yet averse to warmth.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Dissatisfied, morose. Desire to be alone. Impatient. Angry, cross.
General Symptoms
Cold affected parts, better from cold. Ascending direction — feet upward. Worse from warmth of bed, motion, night, wine. Better from cold, cold bathing, cold applications, rest.
Physical Symptoms
Eyes
Ecchymosis, black eye from blow or injury. Contused wounds around eyes.
Face
Red pimples on forehead and cheeks. Stinging when touched.
Extremities
Rheumatism begins in feet, ascends. Joints swollen, hot but pale. Ball of great toe swollen, painful (gout). Ankles swollen. Soles tender. Cracking in joints.
Skin
Puncture wounds — nails, needles, insect bites, stings. Ecchymoses. Boils. Pimply eruptions on forehead. Long remaining discoloration after injuries.
Fever / Chill / Perspiration
Lack of vital heat. Body cold but cannot tolerate being covered.
Modalities
Better From
Cold, cold water, cold applications, rest, putting feet in cold water
Worse From
Warmth of bed, warmth in any form, motion, night, wine, touch
Constitutional Type
Cold, lacking vital heat. Rheumatic individuals. Those prone to ecchymosis and slow healing of wounds.
Clinical Indications
Puncture wounds, insect bites, gout, rheumatism (ascending), black eye, tetanus prevention, sprains
Comparative Materia Medica
Hypericum also treats puncture wounds but has shooting nerve pains. Arnica treats bruising but is worse from touch and not specifically better from cold. Apis has insect stings but has more swelling, redness, and is thirstless.
Safety Information
Camphora.
Marsh tea contains volatile oils that are mildly toxic, causing nausea, headache, and dizziness. The dried plant has been used as tea. Potentised forms are safe.
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