Apis Mellifica (honey bee)
Apis mellifica
The leading remedy for an acute vaccine reaction with swelling or an allergic-type response — puffy, pink, shiny skin that stings and burns like a bee sting, with heat and sensitivity. Also for sudden hives or puffiness after a shot, worse from warmth.
Key indications
- Best for: Sudden acute swelling, hives or allergic-type reaction after an injection
- Puffy, swollen, or hive-like eruptions after the injection
- Pink, shiny, stinging skin that burns and is tender to touch
- Worse from heat or warm applications, better from cold
- Thirstless despite feeling hot and swollen
Heat, warm applications, touch, pressure, after sleep
Cold compresses, cool air, open air, sitting upright
30C every 2–3 hours during a mild swelling or hive reaction; taper as it settles. For a severe allergic reaction, 200C every 15 minutes while seeking immediate professional medical care.
Ledum (marsh tea)
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.