Ledum palustre

We are led to think of this remedy particularly for punctured wounds, produced by sharp pointed instruments, as awls, rat-bites, nails, etc.; particularly if the wounded parts are cold; or e.g., "Ten years ago I stepped on a nail and ever since then, have had a pain running up to the thigh." Bad effects in general from recent or chronic injuries, especially from punctured wounds.

Joints.--Affections of, in general; of the leg in general; knee-joint; hip-joints; toe-joints; gouty pain in; when striking the toes, there is a coldness in the parts, and a gouty pain shoots all through the foot and limb; cracking of the joints, i.e., on moving them.

Skin.--Large, rough exanthema on the face, Stinging, biting of the skin; dryness of; dry exanthema; boils; whitlows or felons on fingers of a seamstress are often caused by needle pricks; itching worse by scratching.

Generalities.--Sufferings are worse, or come on, after getting warm in bed, compelling the patient to get out of bed, which affords them relief. Leucorrhœa. For complaints of people who are cold all the time,--in bed, in the house etc.; they always feel cold and chilly. Pale, delicate persons. Affections of external forehead; heel; under part of heel; ball under the toes. Stupid sleep, i.e., heavy.

Worse.--From moving; on moving, particularly the joints; while walking; on getting warm in bed.

Better.--While reposing.

Remedies following:--Acon., Bellad., Bryon., Nux vom., Pulsat., Rhus tox., Sulphur.

Antidote:--Camphor.