Also known as Apis Mel Properties Potency 200 CH Form Liquid Weight 82 (gms) Dimensions 3.5 (cm) x 3.5 (cm) x 9.5 (cm) SBL Apis Mellifica Common Name: The Honey-Bee Causes Symptoms for SBL Apis Mellifica Apis Mellifica acts on cellular tissues causing oedema of skin and mucous membranes. The very characteristic effects of the sting of the bee furnish unerring indications for its employment in disease. Swelling or puffing up of various parts, oedema, red rosy hue, stinging pains, soreness, intolerance of heat, and slightest touch, and afternoon aggravation are some of the general guiding symptoms of Apis Mellifica. Erysipelatous inflammations, dropsical effusions and anasarca, acute, inflammation of kidneys, and other parenchymatous tissues are characteristic pathological states corresponding to Apis. Apis acts especially on outer parts, skin, coatings of inner organs, serous membranes. It produces serous inflammation with effusion, membranes of brain, heart, pleuritic effusion, etc. Extreme sensitiveness to touch and general soreness is marked. Sensation of stiffness and as of something torn off in the interior of the body, Much prostration is seen in the patients of Apis Mellifica. Mind Apathy, indifference, and unconsciousness. Awkward; drops things readily. Stupor alternating with erotic mania. Sensation of dying. Listless; cannot think clearly. Jealous, fidgety, hard to please. Sudden shrill, piercing screams. Cannot concentrate mind when attempting to read or study. Head Whole brain feels very tired. Vertigo with sneezing, worse on lying or closing eyes. Heat, throbbing, distensivep ains, better on pressure, and worse on motion. Eyes Lids swollen, red, Oedematous, burn and sting. Conjunctiva bright red, puffy. lachrymation hot. Photophobia, Pain around orbits. Styes is well relieved, also checks their recurrence. Ears External ear red, inflamed, sore; stinging pains. Nose Coldness of tip of nose. Red, swollen, inflamed, with sharp pains. Face Swollen, red, with piercing pain. Waxy, pale, oedematous. Erysipelas with stinging burning oedema. Extends from right to left. 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. Stomach Sore feeling, thirstless, Vomiting of food, craving for milk. Abdomen Sore, bruised on pressure, when sneezing, Extremely tender, Dropsy of abdomen. Stool Involuntary on every motion, Bloody, painless. Anus feels raw. Hemorrhoids, with stinging pain, after confinement, Diarrhoea watery, yellow; Cannot urinate without a stool Dark, fetid, worse after eating. Constipation; feels as if something would break on straining. Urine Burning and soreness when urinating. Suppressed, loaded with casts; frequent and involuntary; stinging pain; Incontinence. Last drop burn and smart. Female Oedema 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. Dysmenorrhoea, 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. Respiratory Hoarseness; breathing hurried and difficult. Oedema of larynx. Extremities Oedematous, Knee swollen, shiny, sensitive, sore, with stinging pain. Feet swollen and stiff. Feel too large. Joint pain in back and limbs, Tired, bruised feeling. Numbness of hands and tips of fingers, Hives with intolerable itching, Oedematous swellings. Skin Swellings after bites; sore, sensitive, Stinging. Erysipelas, with sensitiveness and swelling, rosy hue. Carbuncles, with burning, stinging pain. Sudden puffing up of whole body. Sleep Very drowsy. Dreams full of care and toil. Screams and sudden startling during sleep. Aggravation Worse from heat in any form; touch; pressure; late in afternoon; after sleeping; in closed and heated rooms, Right side. Amelioration Better in open air, uncovering, and cold bathing. Side effects of SBL Apis Mellifica There are no such side effects. But every medicine should be taken following the rules as given. It is safe to take the medicine even if you are on other mode of medication like allopathy medicines, ayurvedic etc. Homeopathic medicines never interfere with the action of other medicines. Dosage and rules while taking SBL Apis Mellifica Take 5 drops in half cup of water three times a day. You can also medicate the globules and take 3 times a day or as prescribed by the physician. We recommend you to take under physicians guidance. Precautions while taking SBL Apis Mellifica Always keep a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals when you take medicine. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a homeopathic practitioner before use. Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course of medication. Terms and Conditions We have assumed that you have consulted a physician before purchasing this medicine and are not self medicating. Homeopathic medicines have several uses and are prescribed on the basis of symptom similarity.