Remedy

Thuja (white cedar)

Thuja occidentalis

For recurrent herpes simplex and shingles, especially eruptions that keep returning in the same spot or that appear after vaccination or a suppressed skin complaint. Helpful for lingering neuralgia along the nerve path in sensitive, chilly individuals.

Key indications

Alternate remedy for recurrent shingles
Eruptions and neuralgia appearing after vaccination or suppression
Sharp, drawing nerve pain persisting after vesicles fade
Left-sided tendency with chilly, sensitive constitution

Worse from

Cold damp, night, after vaccination, 3 am and 3 pm

Better from

Warmth, drawing up limbs, gentle motion

Suggested dosage

30C once every 6 hours during acute eruptions for recurrent or lingering eruptions.

Frequently taken with

Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)

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.