Hypericum (St. John's wort)
Hypericum perforatum
An acute-reaction remedy for sharp, shooting nerve pain after an injection, especially when the injection site is intensely painful, tingling, or the pain radiates along a nerve path. Helpful in the first days after a vaccine for jumpy, hypersensitive reactions. Also one of the top remedies used preventively as a prophylactic before vaccination to reduce the risk of side effects.
Key indications
- Best for: Sudden reactions after injection; especially nerve pain or shooting pains from the injection site; or used as a preventative/prophylactic before injection
- Sharp, shooting, or radiating pain after an injection
- Tingling, crawling, or marked hypersensitivity at the site
- Injection site intensely sore to the slightest touch
- Restless child who startles easily after the shot
Touch, jarring, cold, night, motion
Gentle rest, warmth, lying quietly
200C twice daily; taper as the pain settles. As a prophylactic, 200C once 3-6 hours before the injection and as soon as possible afterwards.
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.