Remedy
Ranunculus Bulbosus (bulbous buttercup)
Ranunculus bulbosus
A remedy for acute shingles on the trunk, with clustered vesicles along the ribs and sharp, stitching intercostal nerve pain. Skin is very sore to touch, worse from motion and cold damp weather.
Key indications
- Alternate remedy for skin eruptions on back, abdomen or chest in shingles
- Clustered vesicles with burning-stitching pain
- Skin extremely sore to touch
- Worse from motion, touch, and cold damp air
Worse from
Motion, touch, cold damp weather, weather changes, alcohol
Better from
Rest, warmth, mild pressure
Suggested dosage
30C every 3 hours during acute eruption; taper to twice daily as blisters dry.
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.