Remedy
Silicea (flint)
Silicea terra
Sore or cracked nipples at the beginning of breastfeeding, helping the skin to adjust to the demands of nursing.
Key indications
- Sore or cracked nipples at the beginning of breastfeeding
- Skin adjusting to the demands of nursing
- Slow-healing breast inflammation or threatened abscess
- Sensitive skin and tender glands
Worse from
Cold, damp, pressure, suppressing discharges or milk
Better from
Warmth, wrapping up, open air
Suggested dosage
30C twice daily; 200C once daily if an abscess threatens.
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.