Hypericum (St. John's wort)
Hypericum perforatum
A strong first-aid remedy for animal bites where there is sharp, shooting nerve pain, especially when the bite is deep or involves sensitive, nerve-rich tissue such as fingers, toes, or lips. Also used for puncture wounds that leave a painful, tingling, or crawling sensation.
Key indications
- Deep animal bites with shooting or nerve-like pain
- Bites to fingers, toes, lips, or other nerve-rich areas
- Pain that radiates along nerve pathways after a bite
- Puncture wounds with sharp, burning, or tingling sensations
Cold, damp, touch, jarring motion
Warmth, gentle rest, keeping the part still
200C every 2–4 hours after a bite involving nerve pain; taper as pain improves. Seek professional medical care for deep, contaminated, or unknown animal bites.
Ledum (marsh tea)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.