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Remedy

Urtica Urens

Stinging Nettle

Botanical illustration of Urtica Urens

A remedy for minor burns, scalds, and sunburn with stinging, prickling, hive-like burning of the skin. Also useful for nettle-like rashes and itchy welts that burn as much as they itch.

Key indications

  • Minor burns, scalds, or sunburn with stinging, prickling pain
  • Skin red, raised, and itchy like a nettle sting
  • Hive-like welts with burning and itching
  • Better from lying quietly, worse from touch and cool bathing
Worse from

Touch, cool bathing, exertion

Better from

Lying still, rubbing gently

Suggested dosage

30C every 1–2 hours after a minor burn or sunburn; taper as pain and redness settle. Seek medical care for severe burns.

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.