Remedy
Bryonia (white bryony)
Bryonia alba
A supportive remedy for tender, swollen breasts, often with stitching or bursting pains that worsen from the slightest motion or jarring. Also useful when hormonal fluctuations trigger headaches, dryness, and a strong desire to be left alone.
Key indications
- Tender, swollen, or painful breasts before or during menses
- Stitching or bursting headaches triggered by hormonal shifts
- Irritability and aversion to company before the period
- Symptoms worsen with motion, jarring, or exertion; improves with rest
Worse from
Any motion, warmth, morning
Better from
Lying still, firm pressure, cool
Suggested dosage
30C two to four times daily during pain; taper as symptoms improve.
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.