Remedy

Apis Mellifica (honey bee)

Apis mellifica

Botanical illustration of Apis Mellifica

Stinging, burning, puffy swellings — exactly like a bee sting. Pink, shiny, sensitive to heat. Seek immediate professional care for any severe allergic reactions. 

Key indications

  • Insect bites and allergic swellings
  • Hives that burn and itch
  • Sore throat with puffy uvula
  • Thirstless despite heat
Worse from

Heat, touch, late afternoon

Better from

Cold applications, open air

Suggested dosage

6C every six hours for acute swelling from simple bites & stings. For severe allergic reactions, 200C every 15 minutes while seeking immediate professional medical care.

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.