Remedy
Anacardium Orientale (marking nut)
Anacardium orientale
A top remedy for itchy, blistering rashes such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac where the skin burns and itches and warm water or bathing makes the eruption worse.
Key indications
- Best for: Poison ivy-type rashes better from cold
- Burning and itching worse from warm water or bathing
- Eruptions that itch intensely and feel better briefly from scratching
- Rash accompanied by restlessness and irritability
Worse from
Warmth, hot water, bathing, scratching, evening
Better from
Cool air, open air, cool applications
Suggested dosage
30C every 2–4 hours during intense itching; taper as the rash settles.
Frequently taken with
No complementary remedies listed yet.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.