Bellis perennis
(Bellis perennis · Daisy)
The remedy of deep bruising. In the materia medica, Bellis perennis is associated with sore, bruised, lame feelings in the deeper tissues after injury or surgery, especially in the abdomen and pelvis, and with strains in people who work hard physically.
Source
The common English daisy
Kingdom
Plant
Abbreviation
Bell-p.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Deep, sore, bruised feeling after injury or surgery, beyond the surface
Lame, sprained feeling in muscles and joints
Soreness of the abdominal wall and pelvic area, including during pregnancy
Complaints after cold food or drink when overheated
Tends to feel better
Continued motion
Tends to feel worse
Hot baths and the warmth of the bed
Cold bathing and cold wind
Before storms
Left side
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Bellis perennis)
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Arnica
(Arnica montana)
Arnica for the first shock and surface bruising; Bellis for deeper, lingering soreness, especially in the abdomen and pelvis.
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Hamamelis
(Hamamelis virginiana)
Both linked with bruised, congested veins; Hamamelis centers on sore veins that bleed easily.
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Staphysagria
(Delphinium staphisagria)
Staphysagria for clean surgical cuts with stinging pain; Bellis for deep-tissue bruising.
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Side-by-side comparisons
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From the classic texts
“Much muscular soreness. Lameness, as if sprained. Venous congestion, due to mechanical causes. First remedy in injuries to the deeper tissues, after major surgical work.”
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