Apis Mel / Apis Mellifica is from Honey Bees and is a perfect match for clearing the itching and swelling of insect bites, bee stings, wasp, hornet, mosquito and other flying insects. It provides soothing relief for itchy skin conditions, swelling, edema, burning & stinging pains, sunburn. Great to keep on hand for first-aid treatment. Other complaints, if the symptoms fit, that will respond to Apis are fevers, measles, mumps, flu, tonsillitis.
Better from:
- cold application, motion, open air, uncovering affected area
- Worse from: heat application, closed heated room, warmth of bed, pressure worse on right side after sleeping
Helpful for people suffering from the following symptoms:
- Rashes: For rashes that have red, swelling marks like insect bites, such as with hives.
- Hives: Rosy red hives from allergy from food, bites, etc. with symptoms of redness, swelling, stinging, itching.
- Edema: Sudden edema, whether over the entire body or specific areas.
- Eye symptoms: such as swollen eyelids, edema under the eyes, styes, watery eyes, red conjunctiva, thick cornea, having dark, smoky, spots- greyish, smoky, opaque.
- Sore throat: with dryness, feels hot, swollen, difficulty swallowing, without thirst.
- Urinary Problems: painful, scanty urination