Cantharis

Intense burning remedy – for raw, blistering burns and sharp urinary pain.

Overview

Cantharis is a leading remedy when there is intense burning, rawness and stinging pain, especially in burns and urinary tract issues. It is classically used for simple burns, scalds and sunburns with blistering, as well as cystitis and UTIs with severe burning before, during and after urination. The pain can feel cutting, raw and unbearable.

When to Think of This Remedy

• Simple burns, scalds or sunburn with raw, smarting pain
• Large, painful blisters with clear or bloody fluid
• Cystitis or urinary tract infections with intense burning
• Constant urge to urinate but only a few drops come
• Sharp pains before and during urination
• Child or adult crying out from burning pain

Mental & Emotional Picture

• Highly distressed from the intensity of the pain
• Restless, agitated, may cry or scream with discomfort
• Finds it difficult to get relief or settle

Physical Indicators

• Burns, scalds or sunburn with raw, smarting pain
• Large, painful blisters on the skin
• Burning, cutting urinary pains
• Constant urge to urinate with only a few drops passed
• Pain before, during and sometimes after urination

Modalities

Better: Cool applications on burns, cool drinks, rest
Worse: Heat, touch, urinating, friction on the skin

Perfect For

• Burns and scalds
• Sunburn with blistering
• Acute cystitis and UTIs
• Severe burning pain with frequent urges to urinate
• Raw, inflamed, blistered skin

Educational use only. Not medical advice. Please consult a homeopath or medical professional for chronic, severe or uncertain conditions.