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Rhus Toxicodendron

30C / 200CRhus Tox
Poison Ivy · "The Rusty Gate Remedy"
Worse Rest Better MotionRestlessVesiclesStiffnessDampTriangular Tongue

Made from Poison Ivy. The complete opposite of Bryonia — ALL symptoms BETTER FROM MOTION, WORSE FROM REST. Stiffness worse after rest — better with continued motion (like a rusty gate). Restlessness — cannot stay still. Vesicular eruptions with burning itching. Worse cold damp.

THE ESSENCE
Worse at rest — BETTER FROM MOTION (opposite of Bryonia). Rusty gate — stiff at start then loosens with motion. Restless at night — must keep moving. Vesicular eruptions — burning itching. Worse damp and cold.
Restless — cannot stay still
Must keep moving — motion relieves
RESTLESS — must change position constantly
Give when you see
All complaints worse rest — better motion
Rusty gate — stiff at start then loosens with motion
Restless at night — must keep changing position
Worse cold damp — better warmth and dry
Vesicular eruptions with burning itching
Triangular red tip of tongue
WORSE FROM
RestCold dampFirst motionNightOverexertion
BETTER FROM
Continued motionWarmthDry weatherHot bath
BODY SYSTEMS
Restless — cannot stay still
Must keep moving — motion relieves
Superstitious and anxious
DOSAGE
potency: 30Cfrequency: Every 2-4 hrs in acute; 3 times dailyduration: Reduce on improvement
Informational only. These are general references — always consult a qualified homeopath for diagnosis and treatment.
RELATIONSHIPS
Complementary
Bryonia, Calcarea, Phytolacca
Antidotes
Anacardium, Camphor, Coffea, Grindelia
Follows well
Arsenicum, Belladonna, Bryonia
Followed by
Calcarea, Sulphur
Compare
Bryonia, Dulcamara, Actaea Rac, Arnica, Causticum