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Hypericum (St. John's wort)

Hypericum perforatum

Botanical illustration of Hypericum

Supportive when bone weakness or osteoporosis involves sharp, shooting nerve pain along the spine or limbs. Useful when fragile bones cause nerve sensitivity, tingling, or pain after minor jarring or pressure.

Key indications

  • Shooting nerve pain related to fragile or weakened bones
  • Spine tenderness and nerve pain from osteoporosis
  • Bone pain with sharp, radiating sensations
  • Nerve sensitivity after minor trauma in osteoporotic areas
  • Pain worse from jarring, touch, or cold damp weather
Worse from

Cold, damp, foggy weather, touch, jarring motion

Better from

Warmth, gentle rest, bending the head back

Suggested dosage

200C once every hour during acute pain in osteoporosis; taper as pain settles.

Frequently taken with
Symphytum (comfrey)

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.