Phytolacca Decandra (pokeweed)
Phytolacca americana
A leading remedy for sore throats with intense, aching pain that shoots from the throat up into the ears or back of the head. The throat is dark red or bluish, and the tonsils may feel swollen and hard. Swallowing, especially hot liquids, is very painful.
Key indications
- Sore throat with swollen tender glands
- Dark red, bluish, or purple discoloration of the throat
- Swollen, hard tonsils and tender glands in the neck
- Pain worse from swallowing, especially hot liquids
Swallowing, especially hot liquids, motion, cold damp
Warm drinks, rest, external warmth
200C twice daily during acute sore throat.
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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.