Homeopathy for breast inflammation

As with any inflammation, there is also a phased course here. It is always important to consider whether a antibiotic must be used. The use of Homeopathics possible in every phase.

Homeopathic medicines

At a breast infection (mastitis) will be following homeopathic medicines used to support:

First phase

  • Belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Second phase

  • Apis mellifica (honey bee)
  • Phytolacca (pokeweed)

Third phase

  • Hepar sulfuris (calcium sulphate liver)

First phase of inflammation (redness, swelling, pain)

Belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Prescription up to and including D3!

  • The complaints developed very quickly
  • Swelling and tightness
  • The chest is reddened
  • Pain is felt especially when it is shaken
  • they are pulsating and pounding

Typical dosage of Belladonna (deadly nightshade) in case of breast inflammation while breastfeeding: drops D3

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Second phase of inflammation, with increasing swelling and secretion of fluid.

Apis mellifica (honey bee)

  • Pronounced swelling, the skin is glassy and light red (Belladonna is dark red)
  • Sharp pain and burning heat
  • The skin is extremely sensitive to touch
  • Improvement through local, cool applications
  • sleepiness

Typical dosage of Apis mellifica (honey bee) for breast inflammation: tablets D6

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Third phase of inflammation in the form of threatened or beginning suppuration

No self-treatment! Most of the time an antibiotic is needed! Accompanying homeopathics possible

Phytolacca (pokeweed)

  • The swelling and the Milk congestion the chest becomes very hard
  • hurts and is sensitive to pressure.
  • he breastfeeding is very painful
  • Feeling bruised in all limbs
  • fatigue
  • indifference

Typical dosage of Phytolacca (pokeweed) for breast infections caused by breastfeeding: tablets D3

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Hepar sulfuris (calcium sulphate liver)

  • Here sharp pains in the swollen chest are characteristic, severe sensitivity to any touch
  • The pain worsens with cold applications
  • There is and was a general willingness to undergo purulent changes
  • (Wounds fester easily, boil and carbuncles are observed more often).

Typical dosage of Hepar sulfuris (calcium sulphate liver) for breast inflammation: tablets D6

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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!