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Remedy

Cantharis (Spanish fly)

Cantharis vesicatoria

Botanical illustration of Cantharis

For moderate to severe burns and sunburn with intense, raw, burning pain. Skin looks angry-red and may blister.

Key indications

  • Top remedy for all burns or sunburn with burning pain. 
  • Blistering burns and painful sunburn
  • Rawness and smarting of the burned skin
  • Better from cold applications
Worse from

Sun, heat, touch

Better from

Cool moisture

Suggested dosage

30C every 1–2 hours during minor acute burning pain. 200C once every 6 hours for moderate burns. Taper as pain improves. Seek medical care for large or deep burns.

Frequently taken with
Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)

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.