Mezereum

Other Names : Daphne mezereum, Mezereon, February daphne, spurge laurel, spurge olive,

Special Precautions of Mezereum

• Only Homeopathic use !!
• Daphne mezereum is very toxic because of the compounds mezerein and daphnin present especially in the berries and twigs. If poisoned, victims experience a choking sensation.
• Handling the fresh twigs can cause rashes and eczema in sensitive individuals.

Health benefits and Uses of Mezereum

• nasal congestion
• impetigo
• dermatitis
• shingles
• Useful for rashes which are very painful and intensely itchy, especially on the scalp and particularly in older people. The blisters may burst to form brown scabs.
• Eczema when the skin is bright red and burning, with almost intolerable itching.

Profile type

A person who needs this remedy usually is serious, and often feels strong anxiety in the region of the stomach. Scaly plaques may itch intensely, thickening or crusting over if the person scratches them too much. Cold applications relieve the itching (although the person feels generally chilly and improves with warmth). People who need this remedy often have a craving for fat, and feel best in open air.