Rhus-tox
Other names : Rhus Toxicodendron, Rhus Tox, Rhus-t, Rhus Toxicodendron, R. Radicans, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Bois de Chien, Herbe à la Puce, Herbe à Puce, Hiedra Venenosa, Markweed, Poison Vine, Rhus radicans, Rhus Tox, Rhus toxicodendron, Sumac Grimpant, Sumac Vénéneux, Three-Leafed Ivy, Toxicodendron pubescens, Toxicodendron quercifolium, Toxicodendron radicans, Toxicodendron toxicarium.
Poison ivy is a plant. Most people remember poison ivy as a plant that can cause a serious, long-lasting rash, if touched. The leaves are used to make medicine. Rhus tox, is a homeopathic remedy made from poison ivy. Homeopathic remedies are selected based on the patient's symptoms rather than a diagnosis. In some cases, different patients with the same condition will have different symptoms. An experienced homeopath will choose a treatment based on your symptoms.
Special Precautions of Rhus-tox
- Only homeopathic use !
- Poison ivy is UNSAFE when taken by mouth or touched. Chemicals in poison ivy can cause an allergic reaction with widespread symptoms. When taken by mouth, poison ivy can cause severe irritation of the mouth, throat, and lining of the stomach and intestines; nausea; vomiting; colic; diarrhea; dizziness; blood in the urine; fever; and coma.
- Skin contact can cause redness, swelling, blisters, severe skin destruction, swelling of the eye (cornea), or loss of sight. To prevent poison ivy from causing skin irritation, wash exposed area with water within 5 to 10 minutes of contact. Use soap and water first, then ether or alcohol.
- Inhaling smoke from the burning plant can result in fever, lung infection, and death due to swelling of the throat.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Poison ivy is UNSAFE to take by mouth or touch. Avoid it.
- Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.
The benefits of Rhus-tox are
Rhus Tox has been used for over 200 years for complaints such as :
- sprains
- arthritic pain
- backaches
- stiffness in the joints
- rheumatism
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- cramps
- Skin Complaints : to treat symptoms similar to those CAUSED by poison ivy. These include burning, itching and red and swollen skin, especially if it has a tendency to scale. Rhus tox is indicated for herpes, diaper rash, eczema and blisters. It is also effective against shingles, hives, chicken pox and poison ivy.
- restless leg syndrome
- Women problems : Problems of Women : Rhus tox is indicated for menstrual problems, burning vaginal pain and some abdominal pains.
Profile Type
The type of person that fits the profile for this homeopathic remedy tends to be highly irritable. Though the bouts may pass, they tend to suffer through depression on a fairly regular basis. In extreme cases, they may cry for no reason at all and may even have the occasional or even frequent suicidal thought. They tend to lack much pleasure in life, particularly when it comes to sensual pleasure. They are highly sensitive to a change in climate and suffer with the cold over anything else.
