DR KESSLER’S HOMEOPATHY BOOK

RHUS TOXICODENDRON
Poison ivy
IDEA: relief by warmth and motion
Rhus tox. is mainly used to treat skin complaints with burning, itchy, red, swollen skin, and a
tendency to scaling, such as herpes, diaper rash, blisters, and eczema, and musculoskeletal
problems, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatism, restless legs, cramps, sprains and strains.
Rheumatic fever, flu, and other viral infections Include: high temperature with confusion and
delirium; Swollen eyes with painful stinging tears; sensitive scalp; blocked nose in the
evening; dry, cracked, brownish, red-tipped tongue; bitter taste in the mouth; irritating coughs
that clear up when talking or singing; stiffness in the lower back; numb arms and legs;
nausea and vomiting and stitch like pain made worse by cold and damp.
Women's problems helped by the remedy include heavy, prolonged, early menstruation,
burning pain in the vagina, and abdominal pain alleviated by lying down. People who need
this remedy may be irritable; depressed, with a suicidal inclination; and may cry with no
cause. They lack sensual enjoyment, are anxious and fear being poisoned by medications, and
are extremely sensitive to cold and damp.
In combination with Arnica, Rhus tox and Ruta it is of important anti-traumatic help