Remedy
Mezereum (spurge olive)
Daphne mezereum
A leading remedy for post-herpetic neuralgia and shingles with intense burning and stinging pain that lingers after the eruption has crusted over. Especially useful in older adults with lasting nerve pain.
Key indications
- Alternate remedy for post-herpetic neuralgia after shingles
- Burning, stinging nerve pain that persists after the rash fades
- Thick crusts with pus beneath; skin very sensitive to cold air
- Worse from cold air, touch, and at night
Worse from
Cold air, touch, night, warm bed
Better from
Warmth applied locally, eating
Suggested dosage
200C once every 3 days for lingering nerve pain
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.