Remedy
Phytolacca Decandra (pokeweed)
Phytolacca americana
A focused remedy for hard, lumpy breast tissue with pain radiating toward the arm or shoulder. Especially useful when the breast feels caked, glandular, and inflamed with dark-red or purple discoloration.
Key indications
- Top remedy for hard or larger benign breast lumps; or mastitis infection in breastfeeding
- Pain radiating from the breast toward the arm or shoulder
- Dark-red or purple discoloration of inflamed areas
- Swollen, tender glands associated with breast discomfort
Worse from
Cold, damp, motion, night
Better from
Warmth, rest
Suggested dosage
200C twice daily.
Frequently taken with
Conium Maculatum (hemlock)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.