Remedy

Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)

Arsenicum album

Botanical illustration of Arsenicum Album

A itch calming remedy for burning, itching rashes — especially hives, eczema, or allergic dermatitis where the skin feels hot, dry, and intensely itchy, and scratching brings only temporary relief.

Key indications

  • Best for: Itching associated with many rashes; and burning or restlessness
  • Dry, scaly, or cracked skin with persistent itching
  • Hives or eczema accompanied by restlessness and anxiety
  • Itching that worsens after midnight or from cold air
Worse from

Cold air, night, midnight, scratching, dampness

Better from

Warmth, warm compresses, elevated limbs, movement

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily for persistent itching.

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.