Homeopathy for hives

Under Hives (urticaria) one understands an inflammatory, allergic skin reaction that occurs suddenly (acute) but can also be chronic.
The triggers for this are very diverse. They have to be found and avoided. Homeopathics can alleviate existing complaints.

Forms of urticaria

The homeopathic treatment of the Hives (Urticaria) depends on the appearance of the symptoms and complaints.
The following forms of Urticaria (hives) A distinction is made in homeopathy:

  • Symptoms such as pain and itching are made worse by heat
  • Symptoms are made worse by cold
  • Symptoms are made worse by cold, accompanied by joint problems
  • Hives caused by foods
  • Hives that keep coming back

Hives with symptoms such as pain and itching are made worse by heat

For hives with symptoms such as pain and itching aggravated by heat, the following is used:

  • Apis mellificia (honey bee)

Important NOTE

If the symptoms are severe and persistent, there is one homeopathic self-treatment is not indicated. Caution especially with children and older, debilitated people. Danger of dehydration!

Hives with discomfort are made worse by cold

When hives worsen with discomfort caused by cold is used:

  • Urtica urens (nettle)

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Hives with discomfort are aggravated by cold, accompanied by joint discomfort

When hives with discomfort aggravated by cold, accompanied by joint discomfort is used:

  • Acidum formicicum (formic acid)
  • Dulcamara (bittersweet)
  • Rhus toxicodendron (poison sumac)

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Hives caused by foods

For hives - triggered by food - the following is used:

  • Antimonium crudum (black spike gloss)
  • Arsenicum album (White Arsenic)

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Hives that keep coming back

For hives that recur, the following is used:

  • Sodium muriaticum (table salt)
  • Phosphorus (yellow phosphorus)
  • Sullfur (Purified Sulfur)
  • Calcium carbonicum (oyster shell lime)

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