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Rhus Toxicodendron

Rhus Toxicodendron

7 entries across 7 books · abbreviations: RHUS T, RHUS-T · Family: Anacardiaceae

Source and preparationPlant · Anacardiaceae · POISON OAK
PreparationTincture of fresh leaves gathered at sunset just before flowering time. Tincture of fresh leaves gathered at sunset just before flowering time. tincture should be made from specimens of both. Clarke
Full source note…POISON OAK. N. O. Anacardiaceae. Tincture of fresh leaves gathered at sunset just before flowering time. and Rhus Radicans. POISON IVY. N. O. Anacardiaceae. Tincture of fresh leaves gathered at sunset just before flowering time. [Under the name Rhus Hahnemann published his proving of "R. radicans, also called Toxicodendron." Botanists agree in recognising no distinction other than that of habit between the two. Millspaugh (American Medicinal Plants) tells in his masterly account of the plant that he has seen the two varieties springing from the same root-stock. He advises that the tincture should be made from specimens of both. Rhus tox. is a shrub with erect stem from two to four feet hig Clarke
About the family
Anacardiaceae…Anacardiaceae is the cashew or sumac family, comprising trees and shrubs such as cashew, pistachio, mango, poison ivy and sumac, often with resinous or irritant sap. Its best-known homeopathic members here are Anacardium Orientale and the Rhus species, especially Rhus Toxicodendron (poison ivy).
Antidoted byBelladonna Clarke, HeringBryonia Alba Clarke, HeringCamphora Clarke, HeringCoffea Cruda Clarke, HeringCroton Tiglium Clarke, HeringGrindelia Robusta ClarkeMercurius Solubilis ClarkeSanguinaria Canadensis ClarkeSulphur Clarke, HeringVerbascum Thapsus ClarkeAmmonium Carbonicum HeringAnacardium Occidentale ClarkeAnacardium Orientale HeringAngustura Vera ClarkeArgentum Nitricum ClarkeEuphorbia Lathyris AnshutzGraphites Clarke, HeringGuaiacum ClarkeLachesis Mutus ClarkeParis Quadrifolia HeringPlantago Major ClarkeRanunculus Bulbosus Boericke
AntidotesAmpelopsis Quinquefolia BoerickeAntimonium Tartaricum ClarkeArnica Montana HeringArsenicum Album Clarke, HeringBryonia Alba Clarke, HeringCalcarea Carbonica HeringChamomilla HeringConium Maculatum HeringGrindelia Robusta BoerickeLachesis Mutus HeringNux Vomica HeringPhosphorus HeringPulsatilla Pratensis HeringRanunculus Bulbosus Clarke, HeringRhodium Metallicum ClarkeRhus Aromatica HeringSaponaria Officinalis ClarkeSulphur HeringTartaricum Acidum HeringTrifolium Pratense BoerickeXerophyllum BoerickeAgaricus Muscarius Clarke, HeringAilanthus Glandulosa Boericke, Clarke, HeringAnacardium Occidentale ClarkeAnacardium Orientale BoerickeAnthracinum Clarke, SerorArgentum Nitricum HeringCainca ClarkeChromicum Acidum ClarkeCinchona Officinalis ClarkeCistus Canadensis Boericke, ClarkeClematis Erecta KentCroton Tiglium HeringDaphne Indica Boericke, ClarkeEuphorbia Lathyris BoerickeJuglans Regia ClarkePiper Methysticum ClarkePopulus Candicans ClarkeRadium Bromatum ClarkeRhododendron Ferrugineum Clarke, HeringSepia Officinalis ClarkeSinapis Nigra ClarkeViola Tricolor Clarke

Entries

Clarke

Rhus Toxicodendron. & Rhus Radicans · John Henry Clarke · 55,296 chars

Kent

Rhus Toxicodendron · James Tyler Kent · 20,005 chars

Hering

RHUS TOXICODENDRON · Constantine Hering · 17,156 chars

Lippe

Rhus toxicodendron · Adolph zur Lippe · 13,752 chars

Boericke

RHUS TOXICODENDRON · William Boericke · 7,718 chars

Nash

Rhus Toxicodendron · E. B. Nash · 7,708 chars

Allen

Rhus Toxicodendron · Henry C. Allen · 3,488 chars

Relations (this remedy →)

compare 33Aconitum NapellusAmmonium CarbonicumAnacardium OrientaleArgentum NitricumArnica MontanaArsenicum AlbumBaptisia TinctoriaBromiumBryonia AlbaCalcarea CarbonicaCausticumCoca Erythroxylon CocaComocladia DentataFluoricum AcidumGlonoinumGranatumHyoscyamus NigerHypericum Perforatum
+15 moreKali BromatumLachesisLachesis MutusLycopodium ClavatumMimosaNatrium CarbonicumOpiumParis QuadrifoliaPhosphoricum AcidumPlantago MajorRheum PalmatumRhodium MetallicumRhus DiversilobaSilicea TerraSulphur
compatible 11Arnica MontanaArsenicum AlbumBryonia AlbaCalcarea CarbonicaCalcarea PhosphoricaChamomillaConium MaculatumLachesisPhosphoricum AcidumPulsatilla PratensisSulphur
complementary 47Agaricus MuscariusAmmonium MuriaticumAntimonium CrudumArsenicum AlbumAsarum EuropaeumAtropinumAurum MetallicumBaryta CarbonicaBelladonnaBovista LycoperdonBryonia AlbaCalcarea CarbonicaCalcarea FluoricaCannabis IndicaCarbolicum AcidumCarboneum SulphuratumChamomillaCinchona Officinalis
+29 moreClematis ErectaDaphne IndicaDrosera RotundifoliaHepar SulphurKali CarbonicumLobelia InflataLycopodium ClavatumMercurius SolubilisNitricum AcidumNux VomicaPalladium MetallicumParis QuadrifoliaPhosphorusPhytolacca DecandraPilocarpinumPlumbum MetallicumPulsatilla PratensisRanunculus BulbosusRheum PalmatumSabadillaSabinaSepia OfficinalisSilicea TerraSpigelia AnthelmiaStramoniumStrontium CarbonicumSulphurThuja OccidentalisValeriana Officinalis
follows well 12Apis MellificaArsenicum AlbumBelladonnaBryonia AlbaCalcarea CarbonicaGraphitesMercurius SolubilisNux VomicaPhosphorusPulsatilla PratensisSepia OfficinalisSulphur
incompatible / inimical 2Apis MellificaRhus Venenata
similar 6Anacardium OrientaleCypripedium PubescensGraphitesGrindelia RobustaMezereumPlumbago

Backlinks (other remedies → this one)

compare 129Actaea SpicataAilanthus GlandulosaAmmonium CarbonicumAmmonium MuriaticumAnacardium OccidentaleAnacardium OrientaleAnagallis ArvensisAnthrokokaliAntimonium CrudumApis MellificaAranearum TelaArmoracea SativaArnica MontanaArsenicum MetallicumAstacus FluviatilisBaptisia TinctoriaBombyx ProcessioneaBorax Veneta
+111 moreBovista LycoperdonBromiumCactus GrandiflorusCadmium SulphuratumCalcarea CarbonicaCalcarea CausticaCalcarea FluorataCalcarea FluoricaCalendula OfficinalisCannabis SativaCantharis VesicatoriaCarya AlbaCausticumChamomillaChionanthus VirginicaChromicum AcidumCocculus IndicusCodeinumComocladia DentataConium MaculatumCroton TigliumDioscorea VillosaDolichos PruriensDulcamaraEchinacea AngustifoliaElaeis GuineensisElaps CorallinusElaterium OfficinarumErechthites HieracifoliaFagopyrum EsculentumFerrumFluoricum AcidumGaultheria ProcumbensGenistaGraphitesGuajacum OfficinaleGymnocladus CanadensisHamamelis VirginicaHeparIndigo TinctoriaIpecacuanhaJuglans CinereaJuglans RegiaJuncus EffususKali BromatumKali MuriaticumKali PhosphoricumKalmia LatifoliaLac CaninumLachesis MutusLacticum AcidumLathyrus SativusLaurocerasusLedum PalustreLippspringeLobelia InflataLycopodium ClavatumMagnesia MuriaticaMagnolia GrandifloraManganum AceticumMelilotusMenyanthes TrifoliataMezereumMuriaticum AcidumNatrum MuriaticumNitricum AcidumNux MoschataOenotheraOleanderOsmiumOxytropis LambertiParis QuadrifoliaPetiveriaPhosphoricum AcidumPhosphorusPhytolacca DecandraPiper MethysticumPolygonum HydropiperoidesPrimula ObconicaPyrogenPyrogeniumRadium BromatumRanunculus BulbosusRanunculus SceleratusRaphanus SativusRhododendron FerrugineumRhus VenenataRobinia PseudacaciaRuta GraveolensSabadillaSabinaScarlatininumSchinusScilla MaritimaScrophularia NodosaSpigeliaSpongia TostaStramoniumStrontium CarbonicumSulphurSymphytum OfficinaleTaraxacum OfficinaleTellurium MetallicumThuja OccidentalisTrifolium PratenseUrtica UrensValeriana OfficinalisVariolinumViola TricolorViscum AlbumXerophyllum
compatible 22Allium CepaCalendula OfficinalisCannabis SativaCausticumConium MaculatumEuphrasia OfficinalisIgnatia AmaraKali SulphuricumLedum PalustreManganumMercurius SolubilisNux MoschataOleanderParis QuadrifoliaPhosphorusPlatinumPulsatilla PratensisPyrogen
+4 moreSabinaSambucus NigraSarsaparilla OfficinalisViola Tricolor
complementary 7Apis MellificaArnica MontanaArsenicum AlbumBryonia AlbaCalcarea CarbonicaCalendula OfficinalisHyoscyamus Niger
follows well 21Agaricus MuscariusAnacardium OrientaleArgentum MetallicumArnica MontanaArsenicum AlbumBelladonnaBerberis VulgarisBovista LycoperdonBryonia AlbaCactus GrandiflorusDulcamaraHyoscyamus NigerKali NitricumKreosotumLycopersicum EsculentumMuratic AcidMuriaticum AcidumPhosphorus
+3 moreRheum PalmatumRhus VenenataVeratrum Album
incompatible / inimical 1Apis Mellifica
similar 11Agaricus MuscariusAmmonium CarbonicumAmmonium MuriaticumAnacardium OrientaleAnagallis ArvensisAntimonium CrudumArsenicum AlbumBelladonnaBismuthum SubnitricumKalmia LatifoliaNux Moschata

Other remedies of the Anacardiaceae

Anacardium OccidentaleAnacardium OrientaleComocladia DentataRhus AromaticaRhus DiversilobaRhus GlabraRhus VenenataSchinus

Research (25)

Papers in PubMed that mention this remedy together with homeopathy, newest first.

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  1. Homeopathic Treatment of Chronic Low-Back Pain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled TrialMuduli S, Sarkar S, Pal RK et al. · Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2025 · Randomized Controlled Trial · doi
  2. Estimation of the Likelihood Ratio of Different Symptoms for Six Homeopathic Medicines: Prognostic Factor ResearchMohanta A, Sardar N, Chakraborty K et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2025 · doi
  3. Homeopathic Medicines in Third (Omicron) Wave of COVID-19: Prognostic Factor ResearchManchanda RK, Miglani A, Kalsi A et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2024 · Observational Study · doi
  4. Unveiling the Immunostimulatory Potential of Rhus Toxicodendron in Immunocompromised Balb/C Mice Induced with CyclophosphamideSaka VP, G V NK, Sanapalli BKR et al. · Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024 · doi
  5. Individualized Homeopathic Medicines for Low Back Pain in Lumbar Spondylosis: Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled TrialPrakash A, Bhowmik NC, Singh S et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2023 · Randomized Controlled Trial · doi
  6. Homeopathic Medicines in Second Wave of COVID-19: Prognostic Factor ResearchManchanda RK, Miglani A, Chakraborty M et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2023 · Observational Study · doi
  7. Homeopathic Treatment of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: A Case ReportBhakta P, Dutta A · Complementary medicine research · 2023 · Case Reports · doi
  8. Test of a Homeopathic Algorithm for COVID-19: the Importance of a Broad PerspectiveMiglani A, Manchanda RK, Kalsi A et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2023 · doi
  9. Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in Plantar Fasciitis: Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical TrialShahid S, Ghosh S, Chakraborty AS et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2022 · Randomized Controlled Trial · doi
  10. Development of a Prognostic Factor Prediction Model in Patients with Musculoskeletal Pain Treated with Homeopathy: An Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis of Three Randomized Clinical Trialsvan Haselen R · Complementary medicine research · 2021 · Meta-Analysis · doi
  11. Homeopathic Rhus toxicodendron Induces Cell Adhesions in the Mouse Pre-osteoblast Cell Line MC3T3-e1Oh YS, Chae SC, Kim H et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2021 · doi
  12. Clinical Characteristics and Remedy Profiles of Patients with COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort StudyJethani B, Gupta M, Wadhwani P et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2021 · doi
  13. Prevention of poison ivy dermatitis with oral homeopathic Rhus toxicodendronSignore RJ · Dermatology online journal · 2017
  14. Homeopathic Rhus toxicodendron has dual effects on the inflammatory response in the mouse preosteoblastic cell line MC3T3-e1Lee KJ, Yeo MG · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2016 · doi
  15. Treatment with Ruta graveolens 5CH and Rhus toxicodendron 9CH may reduce joint pain and stiffness linked to aromatase inhibitors in women with early breast cancer: results of a pilot observational studyKarp JC, Sanchez C, Guilbert P et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2016 · Observational Study · doi
  16. Physiotherapy and a Homeopathic Complex for Chronic Low-back Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot StudyMorris M, Pellow J, Solomon EM et al. · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2016 · Randomized Controlled Trial
  17. Survey of immuno-allergological ultra high dilution researchPoitevin B · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2015 · doi
  18. Homeopathic Rhus toxicodendron treatment increased the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in primary cultured mouse chondrocytesHuh YH, Kim MJ, Yeo MG · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2013 · doi
  19. Efficacy of injections with Disci/Rhus toxicodendron compositum for chronic low back pain--a randomized placebo-controlled trialPach D, Brinkhaus B, Roll S et al. · PloS one · 2011 · Randomized Controlled Trial · doi
  20. Modulation of arthritis in rats by Toxicodendron pubescens and its homeopathic dilutionsPatil CR, Rambhade AD, Jadhav RB et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2011 · doi
  21. Dual effect of Toxicodendron pubescens on Carrageenan induced paw edema in ratsPatil CR, Gadekar AR, Patel PN et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2009 · doi
  22. Immunomodulatory activity of Toxicodendron pubescens in experimental modelsPatil CR, Salunkhe PS, Gaushal MH et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2009 · doi
  23. In vivo study of the anti-inflammatory effect of Rhus toxicodendrondos Santos AL, Perazzo FF, Cardoso LG et al. · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2007 · doi
  24. Hahnemann's experiments with 50 millesimal potencies: a further review of his casebooksAdler UC, Adler MS · Homeopathy : the journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy · 2006 · doi
  25. Dual inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase/cyclooxygenase by a reconstituted homeopathic remedy; possible explanation for clinical efficacy and favourable gastrointestinal tolerabilityJäggi R, Würgler U, Grandjean F et al. · Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] · 2004 · doi

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Clinical (Clarke)

AbortionAcne rosaceaAfter-painsAmenorrhoeaAnus, fissure ofAppendicitisAppetite, lostBeri-beriBones, pains inCaecum, inflammation ofChilblainsCirculation, feebleCyanosisDengue feverDiarrhoea, chronicDiphtheriaDysenteryDysmenorrhoeaDyspepsiaEar, eczema ofEcthymaEnteric feverErysipelasErythema nodosumExostosisEyes, inflammation of; choroiditis; sight, weakFeet, pains inGastro-enteritisGlands, inflammation ofGoutHaemorrhagesHaemorrhoidsHands, pains inHerniaHerpesHerpes zosterHousemaid's kneeHydroceleInfluenzaIntermittentsJaw, cracking inLiver, abscess ofLumbagoMeaslesMenorrhagiaMetrorrhagiaNeuralgiaOvary, tumour ofParalysisParaphimosisPemphigusPeriosteum, pains inPleurisyPleurodyniaPneumonia, typhoidPtosisPyaemiaRedgumRelapsing feverRheumatismScarlatinaSciaticaSleep, restlessSmall-poxSpine, diseases ofSprainStricturesTongue, affections ofTyphus feverUrticariaWartsWensYawning

Indicated for (Boger)

Abdomen, aches, sick inAbdomen, soreAbdomen, stiffAbdomen, tensionAbortus, tenesmus recti, aggArms, hanging down, amelArms, numbArms, numb, leftAwakes, nervousBack, contractionBack, pressure, amelBack, raising arms, aggBack, sitting, aggBathing, cold, aggBlood, streakedBlood, wateryBlood-vessels, heat inBoardlikeBones, scrapingBurning, washing, aggCellular tissueChest, backward thro' leftChill, motion of arms, aggChill, partialChill, uncovering, least, aggChill, wet, fromCloudy weather, fogs, etc., aggCoccyx, thighs, toColitis, mucousCough, prodrome, in [[as a]]Cough, tearingCough, throat or larynx, left, fromCough, uncovering, aggCraves, milkDampness, groundDreams, blood, fire, etc., ofDreams, laborious, exhaustingEars, crashingElbows, paralysisEruptions, dysentery, andErysipelas, recurrentErysipelas, swelling, greatErysipelas, wandering, creepingEyes, coldsEyes, lids, chemosisEyes, lids, stiffFace, acheFalling, backwardFauces, itchingFever, painfulFever, sweat, amelFingers, numbFoamyFoot, moves, for reliefFoot, restlessForehead, swelledGait, draggingGenitals, eruptionGenitals, swelledGenitals, thighs, downGlands, swelledGreenGullet, burning, in typhoidHead, injuries toHead, injuries to, stupefaction, afterHead, shattered [[as if]]Head, vertigo, afterHeart, motion, amelHeart, tiredHeart, turns over, twists, etcHypostasisInfiltrationItch, baker's, barber'sItching, internalItching, scratching, bumps, formItching, scratching, moisture followsJaws, crackingJaws, dislocation, easyJoints, sprained, easilyLegs, elongated [[as if]]+96 more