Rhus venenata
Poison Sumac
Key Characteristics
Vesicular eruptions, violent; worse night, cold; better warmth; skin; erysipelas; cellular tissue; rheumatism; similar to Rhus tox but more skin.
Commonly used in these styles
Prescribing approaches where this remedy is frequently selected.
Not yet associated with specific prescribing styles.
Typical Potencies & Dosing
Common potency scales and dosing guidance for acute and chronic use.
No established dosing guidance
This remedy does not yet have a standardized potency scale or dosing protocol recorded. Please consult a qualified homeopathic practitioner or the primary literature before use.
Dosing Guidance
Potency scale and acute / chronic dosing notes drawn from the primary literature.
Potency Scale
6X to 30C
Acute
30C every 4 hours
Chronic
12C weekly
Notes
Particularly useful for poison ivy dermatitis and vesicular eruptions with intense itching.
Miasmatic Affinity
The chronic miasm — inherited disease pattern — most associated with this remedy.
Constitutional Type
The constitutional profile — physical and emotional temperament — this remedy is most suited to.
Sanguine — sensitive skin
Materia Medica
Tap a header to expand a section, or use the section index to jump straight to a region.
Restless, anxious. Irritable. Sadness. Worse from scratching. Mental uneasiness. Confusion.
Headache, throbbing. Worse from scratching. Heavy head. Vertigo. Scalp sensitive.
Eyes inflamed, red. Itching, burning. Lachrymation. Photophobia. Eruptions on eyelids. Worse scratching.
Remedy Relationships
Complementary, follow-up, inimical, and antidotal remedies linked to Rhus venenata.
- Complementary
- Follows well
- Compare
- Inimical
- Antidote
This website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified homeopath or healthcare professional before using any remedies.