Remedy
Antimonium Crudum (black sulphide of antimony)
Antimonium crudum
For shingles and herpes simplex eruptions. Skin is irritable and tender.
Key indications
- Top remedy for skin eruptions in shingles
- Pustular eruptions that ooze and harden over the nerve path
- Skin sore, cracked, and easily irritated around the vesicles
- Peevish, sulky mood may accompany the outbreak
Worse from
Heat of sun, warm bathing, overeating, cold damp
Better from
Rest, open air, warm applications
Suggested dosage
6C once every 3 hours during the acute eruption; taper as skin clears.
Frequently taken with
Hypericum (St. John's wort)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.