THE REMEDY IN FOCUS

APIS MELLIFICA
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SOURCE OF THE REMEDY
Source
Insect

Common Name
Honey bee

Parts used
Venom of the Female
Honey bee
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HISTORY
In 1847, the attention of the writer was first directed to
Apis mellifica as a remedial agent by the following
unique cure:
A lad, aged 12 years, had suffered from ascites and
hydrothorax for several months.
He was treated first by allopathic physicians for three
months.
Afterwards by a homeopathic physician for several
months.
No permanent relief from either of them.
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HISTORY
At this stage of the case a strolling Indian woman,
suggested to the family to use honey bee every night
and morning.
She enclosed the bees in a tin box and placed them in a
heated oven until they were killed.
After powdering them, administered one in syrup every
night and morning.
After 24 hours the skin became less hot and softer.
Respiration became easier. Urine output increased.
It was the first cure of dropsy by Apis which was ever
reported.
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 Acts on cellular tissues causing œdema of skin and mucous
membranes.
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HISTORY
It is Guernsey, Kent and Nash who give valuable
pictures of Apis.

Nash
Guernsey
Kent
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HISTORY
Guernsey says the pains are like bee
stings, with thirst and burning.
Suddenly screams while sleeping.
These are the valuable keynotes to the
use of this remedy.

Guernsey
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HISTORY
Hering’s description:
“Redness and swelling, with stinging
and burning pains—in eyes, eyelids,
ears, face, lips, tongue, throat, anus,
testicles; with relief from cold, and
aggravation from heat.”
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HISTORY
Honey bee prepares honey, and
the world knows its benefits for
the health.
Too much has been written on
the health benefits of honey.
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MIND
Apathy (lack of interest).
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MIND
Indifference (showing no interest).
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MIND
Unconsciousness.
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MIND
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MIND
Jealous. (Queen bee is the most jealous thing in nature).
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MIND
Fidgety (uneasy, restless).
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MIND
Tearfulness.
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MIND
Fright.
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MIND
Grief.
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MIND
Cannot concentrate mind when attempting to read or
study.
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CAUSATION
Allergens.
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CAUSATION
Grief.
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CAUSATION
Fright.
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CAUSATION
Rage (anger).
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CAUSATION
Vexation (irritation).
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CAUSATION
Jealousy.
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CAUSATION
Hearing bad news.
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CAUSATION
Mental shock.
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CAUSATION
Suppressed eruptions.
Inflammation of the membranes.
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CONSTITUTION
Psoric and allergic constitution.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Acts on membranes causing swelling, pain and
inflammation.
What are the membranes?
Where these are located?
If you understand the types of
membranes and their location in the
body then you will be able to
understand Apis.
Membranes
Membranes are thin layers of epithelial tissues
bound to underlying layer of connective tissues.
There are mainly six types of membranes.

1. Cutaneous membranes
2. Serous membranes
3. Mucus membranes
4. Synovial membranes
5. Membranes of the brain (meninges)
6. Cell membrane
Cutaneous Membrane
Cutaneous membrane is the skin.
Serous Membrane
Serous membranes are found in closed cavities like
pleura (lungs), pericardium (heart), peritonium
(abdomen).
Mucus Membrane
Mucus membranes line the body cavities that open
to the exterior such as digestive system, respiratory
system, reproductive system, urinary system, etc.
Synovial Membrane
Synovial membranes are present in joints that
secrete synovial fluid to prevent friction between the
joints and their free movement.
Membranes of the Brain (Meninges)
These are protective membranes around the brain.
These are called meninges.
Cell Membrane
It is a semi-permeable membrane encasing the cell.
It allows selective materials to cross.
Diseases of the Membranes
Membrane Disease
Cutaneous membrane Inflammation of the skin,
urticaria, skin rash, edema,
inflammation of skin,
Pericardium (heart) Pericarditis
Pleura (lungs) Pleuritis
Synovial membrane (joint) Synovitis
Cell membrane Cullulitis
Meninges (brain) Meningitis, encephalitis,
hydrocephalus.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Anasarca. (Massive swelling of leg, trunk, genital
organs).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Retention of fluids because of congestive heart failure
and renal failure.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Stinging, burning pain.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Heat aggravation and cold amelioration is a prominent
characteristic of the remedy. (Closed places aggr.—
Lach., Puls.; Ars.—requires heat)
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Drops things readily (Agar., Bovista)
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Urticaria and skin allergy.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Edema.
Acute inflammation of kidney.
Albuminaria. (Lyco., Tereb., Calc-ars., Aur-mur.)
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Retention of urine (Fear—Acon., Gels., Op.; Paralytic—
Caust., Enlarged prostate—Conium, B-carb., Equisit.)
Does not pass urine due to fear of pain—Sarsap.,
Borax., Lyco.
Bladder wall inflamed = nerve paralysed—Caust.
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Thirstless. Mouth dry but no thirst—Puls., Mouth full of
water but no thirst—Merc.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Right sided remedy.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Cyst and cystic tumor in ovary, uterus, liver, brain,
kidney, etc.

Ovarian cyst

Liver cyst

Kidney cyst Uterine tumor

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Hydrocele. (Aurum, Hemam., Rhododendron, Puls.)
Medorh. Followed by Puls.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Hydrocephalus (Cal-c., Hedrahelix, Sil., Zincum).
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Suppressed menses (Puls., Sepia, Aurum-met., Nat-
mur.).
Hypothalamus—Thyroid—Ovaries Stimulation.
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Abortion.
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Involuntary stools (Phos., Aloe).
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Anus seems open.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Craving for milk.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Sensitive to touch (Hepar, Arnica, Lach.).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Bag-like swelling under the eyes (Kali-carb.—Upper
eyelids swollen).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Screams suddenly during sleep (Bell., Cham.).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Allergic reactions.
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Prostatitis (Puls., Medorrh., B-carb., Thuj., Chimaphila,
Sabal, Digi., Ferr-pic.).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Weeping tendency (Puls., Nat-mur., Sepia, Lyco.).
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Cancer and open cancer (Crot., Erigeron, Phos.).
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Sensation as if every breath would be his last breath.
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Sensation of constriction in throat (Ign., Lach.).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Ascites (Dig., Apocynum, Nat-mur., Senna, Ars., Phos.).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Child kicks off covers during sleep (Cina, Cham.).
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Convulsions, worse from heat (Opium).
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GRAPHIC PICTURE
Increased sexual desire.
 GENERALITIES.
 • The well known effects of a bee sting; burning, stinging, smarting, prickling, lancinating
pain, with excessive swelling; are the leading symptoms for the selection of this remedy.

 • It acts on Cellular Tissue esp. of eyes, face, throat, ovaries, causing oedema of skin and
mucus membranes.

 • In the SEROUS MEMBRANES of heart, brain, pleura etc. it produces inflammation

with effusion.

 • Various parts are swollen, PUFFED UP; become oedematous and of shiny, red-rosy
colour.

 • The burning is like hot needles.

 GENERALITIES.

 • The pains are sudden that extort cries.

 • Sudden shrill Cries in hydrocephalus and meningitis.

 • Extreme sensitiveness to touch and general bruised SORENESS is marked; of brain;
ABDOMEN; ovaries; bladder.

 • Trembling, jerking and twitching.

 • One half of the body twitching, the other, lame or paralyzed.

 • Neuralgia of lips, tongue, gums.

 • Great prostration even to faintness.
 GENERALITIES.

 • Infections.
 • Ill effects of grief; fright; rage; jealousy; hearing bad news; mental shock; suppressed
eruptions.

 • Right side is affected more.

 • Symptoms go from right to left.

 • Numbness.• Thrombosis.
 • Lymphangitis.• Inflammation of kidneys, bladder.

 • Oedema; of eyelids, of lips; red.

 • BURNING - itching.
 • Paralysis after dipheria and toher severe diseases.
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Dr ALLEN
 Adapted to the strumous constitution; glands enlarged, indurated; scirrhus or open
cancer.
 Women, specially widows; children and girls who, though generally careful, become
awkward, and let things fall while handling them (Bov.).

 Bad effects of acute exanthema imperfectly developed or suppressed (Zinc.); measles,

scarlatina, urticaria.

 Ailments from jealousy, fright, rage, vexation, bad news.

 Irritable; nervous; fidgety; hard to please.

 Weeping disposition; cannot help crying; discouraged, despondent (Puls.).

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Dr ALLEN
 Sudden shrill, piercing screams from children while waking or sleeping (Hellebore).
 Oedema; bag-like, puffy swelling under the eyes (over the eyes, Kali c.); of the hands and
feet, dropsy, without thirst (with thirst, Acet. ac., Apoc.).

 Extreme sensitiveness to touch (Bell., Lach.).

 Pain: burning, stinging, sore; suddenly migrating from one part to another (Kali bi., Lac
c., Puls.).
 Thirstlessness: in anasarca; acites (Acetic acid, but face more waxy and great thirst).

 Incontinence of urine, with great irritation of the parts; can scarcely retain the urine a
moment, and when passed scalds severely; frequent, painful, scanty, bloody.
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Dr ALLEN

 Constipation: sensation in abdomen as if something tight would break if much effort were
used.

 Diarrhoea: of drunkards; in eruptive diseases, especially if eruption be suppressed;

involuntary from every motion, as though anus were wide open (Phos.).

 Affects right side; enlargement or dropsy of right ovary; right testicle.

 Intermittent fever; chill 3 p. m., with thirst, always (Ign.); < warm room and from
external heat (Thuja, 3 a. m., and at 3 p. m.).
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MIND
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Head
 Whole brain feels very tired.
 Vertigo with sneezing, worse on lying or closing eyes.

 Heat, throbbing, distensive pains, better on pressure, and worse on motion.

 Sudden stabbing pains.

 Dull, heavy sensation in occiput, as from a blow, extending to neck (better on pressure),
accompanied with sexual excitement.

 Bores head into pillow and screams out.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS
 Eyes
 Lids swollen, red, œdematous, everted, inflamed; burn and sting.
 Conjunctiva bright red, puffy.

 Lachrymation hot. Photophobia.

 Sudden piercing pains. Pain around orbits.

 Serous exudation, œdema, and sharp pains.

 Suppurative inflammation of eyes.
 Keratitis with intense chemosis of ocular conjunctiva.

 Staphyloma of cornea following suppurative inflammation.

 Styes, also prevents their recurrence.
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Face

 Swollen, red, with piercing pain.

 Waxy, pale, œdematous.

 Erysipelas with stinging burning œdema.

 Extends from right to left.
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Mouth
 Tongue fiery red, swollen, sore, and raw, with vesicles.
 Scalding in mouth and throat.

 Tongue feels scalded, red hot, trembling.

 Gums swollen. Lips swollen, especially upper.

 Membrane of mouth and throat glossy, as if varnished.

 Red, shining, and puffy, like erysipelas.

 Cancer of the tongue.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Throat

 Constricted, stinging pains.

 Throat swollen, inside and out; tonsils swollen, puffy, fiery red.
 Ulcers on tonsils. Fiery red margin around leathery membrane.

 Sensation of fishbone in throat.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Abdomen

 Sore, bruised on pressure, when sneezing.

 Extremely tender.

 Dropsy of abdomen. Peritonitis.

 Swelling in right groin.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Stool

 Involuntary on every motion; anus seems open.

 Bloody, painless. Anus feels raw.

 Hæmorrhoids, with stinging pain, after confinement.

 Diarrhœa watery, yellow; cholera infantum type.

 Cannot urinate without a stool. Dark, fetid, worse after eating.

 Constipation; feels as if something would break on straining.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Urine

 Burning and soreness when urinating.

 Suppressed, loaded with casts; frequent and involuntary; stinging pain and strangury;
scanty, high colored. Incontinence.

 Last drops burn and smart.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS
 Female
 Œdema of labia; relieved by cold water.
 Soreness and stinging pains; ovaritis; worse in right ovary.

 Menses suppressed, with cerebral and head symptoms, especially in young girls.
 Dysmenorrhœa, with severe ovarian pains.

 Metrorrhagia profuse, with heavy abdomen, faintness, stinging pain.

 Sense of tightness. Bearing-down, as if menses were to appear.

 Ovarian tumors, metritis with stinging pains.

 Great tenderness over abdomen and uterine region.

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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Respiratory

 Hoarseness; dyspnœa, breathing hurried and difficult.

 Œdema of larynx.

 Feels as if he could not draw another breath.

 Suffocation; short, dry cough, suprasternal.
 Hydrothorax.
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Extremities

 Œdematous.
 Synovitis.
 Felon in beginning.

 Knee swollen, shiny, sensitive, sore, with stinging pain.

 Feet swollen and stiff. Feel too large.
 Rheumatic pain in back and limbs; Tired, bruised feeling.

 Numbness of hands and tips of fingers.

 Hives with intolerable itching.
 Œdematous swellings.
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Skin

 Swellings after bites; sore, sensitive.

 Stinging. Erysipelas, with sensitiveness and swelling, rosy hue.

 Carbuncles, with burning, stinging pain (Ars; Anthrac).

 Sudden puffing up of whole body.
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Sleep

 Very drowsy.
 Dreams full of care and toil.
 Screams and sudden starting during sleep.
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KEY-NOTES AND RED LINE SYMPTOMS

 Fever

 Afternoon chill, with thirst; worse on motion and heat.

 External heat, with smothering feeling.

 Sweat slight, with sleepiness.

 Perspiration breaks out and dries up frequently.

 Sleeps after the fever paroxysm.

 After perspiration, nettle rash, also with shuddering.
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MODALITIES
AGGRAVATION
HEAT.
Heat of room.
Hot weather, hot drinks, bath, bed.
Worse in late afternoon, after sleeping in closed and
heated room.
Worse right side, pressure.
Worse after sleep, lying down.
Worse from suppressed eruptions.
Worse at 4 pm.
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MODALITIES
AMELIORATION
From cool air.
Cool bathing.
Uncovering.
Slight expectoration.
Motion.
Sitting erect.