Rhus Tox (poison ivy)
Rhus toxicodendron
A helpful remedy for chronic hypertension with vascular stiffness, morning tension, and a heavy, restless quality that eases with gentle movement. Suits those whose blood pressure runs high with stiff, achy muscles and restlessness at night.
Key indications
- Best for: Supportive remedy for chronic hypertension
- Blood pressure worse on first rising and better after gentle movement
- Restless at night, cannot get comfortable, with a heavy full pulse
- Symptoms worse in cold, damp weather and better from warmth
- Muscular tension and vascular stiffness accompanying high readings
Initial motion, cold damp, rest, early morning
Continued gentle motion, warmth, stretching
30C twice daily. Use as an adjunct to professional care, not a replacement.
Do not stop antihypertensive drugs without medical supervision.
Glonoinum (nitroglycerine)
Aconite (monkshood)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.