Remedy

Rhus Tox (poison ivy)

Rhus toxicodendron

Botanical illustration of Rhus Tox

A key remedy for Parkinson's tremor and stiffness that eases with continued gentle movement. 

Key indications

  • Best for: A top supportive remedy for Parkinson's with stiffness 
  • Restless limbs and difficulty getting comfortable at night
  • Tremor and rigidity worse from cold, damp weather and rest
  • Better from warmth, stretching, and gentle movement
  • Stiffness that feels like a rusty hinge on first moving
Worse from

Initial motion, cold damp, rest, night

Better from

Continued motion, warmth, stretching, dry weather

Suggested dosage

30C twice daily. Use as an adjunct to professional care, not a replacement.

Frequently taken with

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.