For homeopathic first-aid preparations associated with puncture wounds, bites and stings, Owen Homoeopathics Ledum 6C provides 120 pilules. Ledum is traditionally considered when the affected area appears swollen, pale, cold or mottled.
It is commonly associated with insect and animal bites, needle-stick injuries and other puncture wounds. The remedy is also considered after Arnica has been used for bruises. Coldness of the injured area or the person is a key feature, with symptoms traditionally described as better with cold water, cold air, rest or cold applications.
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Potency: 6C homeopathic preparation.
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Quantity: Contains 120 pilules.
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Traditional uses: Associated with bites, stings, puncture wounds and painful, swollen joints.
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Symptom pattern: Linked with tearing or stabbing pain, bruised or blotchy appearance, and cold, pale swelling.
When using Ledum for an injury, follow all appropriate first-aid measures. Its traditional symptom picture is considered worse at night, with warmth, movement, wine, eggs or further injury.
Ledum has a tradition of being useful for symptoms associated with bites, stings and puncture wounds where the skin is swollen, pale, cold and mottled. It may be useful after Arnica has been used for bruises.Ledum is the primary remedy considered in first aid for puncture wounds of any kind, eg. insect or animal bites, needle stick injuries. When taken immediately after injury, Ledum is said to reduce the likelihood of tetanus (whilst following all appropriate first aid measures). General coldness of the body part or the person in question is an important keynote of Ledum. Interestingly, there is also improvement with cold applications or cold air. Ledum may also address joint pain, where there is painful swelling and possibly blotchiness or a bruised look to the affected part. KeywordsPuncture wounds, insect or animal bitesCold, pale, swollenBruised or blotchyPain feels like tearing or stabbingChilly, but feels better for coldModalitiesBetter: Cold applications; cold water or air; rest.Worse: At night; from the heat of bed; warm air; wine; eggs; movement. Worse from injury.
