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Apis Mellifica

Apium virus
APIS · 18 entries across 18 books
Apis Mellifica
PreparationTinctures are made of the whole bee; and of dilutions of the poison with alcohol. Clarke
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Tincture to thirtieth potency. In oedematous conditions the lower potencies. Sometimes action is slow; so several days elapse before it is seen to act, and then urine is increased. Apium virus, sixth triturationDose · Boericke

Reason for use

[65] Great debility, as if he had worked hard ; he is obliged to lie down. Burning, stinging pains. Great sensitiveness to touch and pressure (abdomen). Tension (over the eyes in the left side of the head) behind ears, in the neck. Sensation of soreness under the ribs.

▲ Worse

In the morning (restlessness, mucus in the mouth, diarrhoea). In the evening (giddiness, headache, pain in the eyes, toothache, hoarseness, cough, chills and fever). At night (eyes and chest). From heat, especially in the warm room

▼ Better

Cold water relieves the pain, swelling and burning. Pressing together relieves the headache

The full Lippe text, by section

General

Apis mellifica.

Mind And Disposition

Restlessness, continually changing his occupation. Delirium, (after suppressed scarlet eruption). Awkwardness, he breaks every thing. Jealousy, (in women). [5] Giddiness when sitting, standing, lying, when closing the eyes, with nausea and headache. Congestion to the head, with suppressed menstruation. Pressing pain in the forehead and temples ; worse when rising, and in a warm bed, relieved by pressing the forehead together. The brain feels tired. Hydrocephalus in children, and apoplexy in old persons. [10] Hydrocephalus, with copious perspiration of the head, torpor, delirium interrupted by sudden shrill cries, boring of the head deep into the pillows, squinting, grinding of the teeth, urine scanty, (milky), twitching on one side of the body, while the other is paralyzed.

Eyes

Sensation of mucus in the eyes. Twitching of the eyeballs. Inflammation of the eye, with intense photophobia and creased secretions. Staphyloma. [15] Oedematous swelling of the eyelids.

Ears

Redness and swelling of both ears.

Face

Burning, stinging heat in the face, with purple color. Erysipelas of the face. Oedematous swelling of the face.

Mouth And Throat

[20] Swelling of the lips, especially the upper lip. Dry, swollen, inflamed tongue, with inability to swallow. White, dry tongue, (with diarrhoea). Fetid breath, (with paroxysms of headache). Tough, frothy saliva. [25] Dryness in the throat, without thirst. Burning, stinging in the throat. Inflammation of the throat, with swelling, redness, and stinging pains. Ulcerated sore throat, (in scarlet fever, when the eruption does not come out).

Appetite and Taste. Thirstlessness, (with dropsy).

Vomiting Of Bile

Vomiting, with inflammation of the stomach. Vomiting, with diarrhoea. Sensitiveness of the pit of the stomach to touch. Violent pain and sensitiveness in the region of the stomach. [35] Great sensitiveness of the abdomen to the touch. Sensation of fulness and distention of the abdomen.

Stool And Anus

Diarrhoea, yellowish-green, with mucus, especially in morning. Stools smelling very offensively. After stool, tenesmus and discharge of blood.

Diarrhoea And Vomiting

Swelling of the anus. Haemorrhoids, with stinging pains.

Urinary Organs

Strangury. Urine scanty and high-colored.

Too Profuse Discharge Of Urine

Burning and smarting in the urethra, as if it were scalded. Burning and stinging in the urethra.

Sexual Organs

Men. Sexual desire increased. Swelling of the testicles.

Women

Inflammation, induration, swelling and dropsy of the ovaries (right). Sharp, cutting, stinging pain in the swollen ovary ; worse during menstruation. Pressing-down pain in the uterus. Dropsy of the uterus. Menstruation suppressed or diminished, with congestion to the head.

Abortion

Respiratory Organs. Hoarseness, in the morning. Oppression of the chest, shortness of breath, especially when ascending ; inability to remain in a warm room. Asthma ; worse in cold weather. Sensation of soreness in the chest, as from a bruise.

Hydrothorax

Cough, after lying down and sleeping.

Extremities

Upper. Hands bluish, and inclined to be cold. Lower. Cold legs. Oedematous swelling of the feet, ankles and legs. Suppressed perspiration of the feet.

Sleep Disturbed By Many Dreams

Sleep, late in the morning. Awakens from sleep with a shrill shriek (child suffering from hydrocephalus).

Fever

Pulse full and rapid -small and trembling- intermitting. Chill, mostly towards the evening (3-4 P.M.). [75] Chilliness from the least movement, with heat of the face and hands. Dry heat towards the evening, with sleepiness. The sensation of heat is more felt about the pit of the stomach and in the chest. Perspiration, alternating with dryness of the skin. After the fever paroxysm, sleep.

Oedematous Swellings

Hives. Carbuncles, with burning, stinging pains. Erysipelas. Scarlet eruptions. [85] Panaritium (burning, stinging).

Complete text of the Apis Mellifica entry in Lippe - Materia Medica; origin and preparation from Clarke. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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  1. Efficacy of Homeopathic Complexes in Gastrointestinal Nematode Control in Sheepde Souza UM, da Costa RLD, Katiki LM et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2026 · doi
  2. Dengue Shock Syndrome: Its Similarity with Anaphylaxis and with the Homeopathic Medicine Apis mellifica (European Honeybee)Richardson-Boedler C · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2022 · doi
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  4. In Vitro Effects of Homeopathic Drugs on Cultured Escherichia coliPannek J, Kurmann C, Imbach E et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2018 · doi
  5. An integrated approach with homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture in anaesthesiology during breast cancer surgery: Case reportsBosco F, Cidin S, Maceri F et al. · Journal of pharmacopuncture · 2018 · Case Reports · doi
  6. Effects of Extreme Dilutions of Apis mellifica Preparations on Gene Expression Profiles of Human CellsBigagli E, Luceri C, Dei A et al. · Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society · 2016 · doi
  7. Comparison of homeopathic globules prepared from high and ultra-high dilutions of various starting materials by ultraviolet light spectroscopyKlein SD, Wolf U · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2016 · doi
  8. Hormetic effects of extremely diluted solutions on gene expressionDei A, Bernardini S · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2015 · Review · doi
  9. Survey of immuno-allergological ultra high dilution researchPoitevin B · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2015 · doi
  10. Exploring the effects of homeopathic Apis mellifica preparations on human gene expression profilesBigagli E, Luceri C, Bernardini S et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2014 · doi
  11. Rat models of acute inflammation: a randomized controlled study on the effects of homeopathic remediesConforti A, Bellavite P, Bertani S et al. · BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2007 · doi
  12. [Treatment of pain due to unwanted lactation with a homeopathic preparation given in the immediate post-partum period]Berrebi A, Parant O, Ferval F et al. · Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction · 2001 · Clinical Trial
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