Sunburn and homeopathy! I can speak from experience – although I am old enough to know better. Last holiday in the sun I managed to burn the fronts of my legs and my feet. Red as a cooked lobster!
There’s been a bit of discussion lately about sun-protection and the remedy Sol (yes, made from sunshine – solar radiation if you prefer). Some people swear by it and others have less than impressive experiences.
Seems that like everything in homeopathy – individualisation is key.
Arnica
When sunburn is over a large area (because there is often an element of shock present) take a one dose of Arnica first.
Apis
Red, shiny puffy sunburn. Stinging and burning pain. May have water-filled blisters
Calendula
Use cream to soothe sunburn or when blisters have broken to promote new skin growth (alternately use Hypercal or Urtica cream).
Violent heat, redness, throbbing, swelling and burning pain which comes and goes suddenly. Worse for motion, heat, better for light covering.
At it’s worst, violent burning pain and blisters (if taken soon enough, can prevent blisters); itching, smarting or raw sensation. Worse for touch and better for cold application.
This possibly the most often used remedy for sunburn with no clear indications for another remedy.
Serious burns with burning pain, blisters and weakness, burns that blister and ooze.
If sweating and cramps occur with sunburn.
Burns with blistering and shooting pains. Worse for cold and movement.
