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Rhus Tox (poison ivy)

Rhus toxicodendron

Botanical illustration of Rhus Tox

For sciatic and back pain that is worst on first motion and eases with continued gentle movement. Stiffness is marked after rest and in cold damp weather.

Key indications

  • Sciatic pain worst on first motion, at night, or in damp weather
  • Stiffness after rest and in cold damp weather
  • Restlessness that drives the person to keep changing position
  • Better from warmth, warm bathing, and stretching
Worse from

Cold damp, rest, initial motion, overexertion

Better from

Continued motion, warmth, dry warm weather, stretching

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily.

Frequently taken with
Hypericum (St. John's wort)

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.