Hypericum perforatum
A remedy that helps nerve pain.
The character of the pain is
shooting
travels along the nerve
electric shock sensation
shoots upwards
intense as to cause fainting
It is the first remedy to think of when there is injury to nerves, especially the peripheral nerves. Injuries such as punctured wounds and lacerations.
Examples include
Injury of the finger tips such as after they have been slammed in the car door or such like
Puncture wounds such as treading on nails, needles or pins
When nerve pain remains after visiting the dentist
Phantom pains in amputated limbs
Injury to coccyx
Headaches or depression after injury to head
Bad effects of shock
I used Hypericum myself after an episode of dental treatment where a nerve in my jaw had been injured, the nerve pain felt like an electric shock across my whole face (trigeminal nerve pain). The relief of pain was almost instant and I only needed one dose! A friend also experienced the instant relief of nerve pain following dental treatment with a single dose – she had been in pain for weeks.
Hypericum may also be of use for the very uncomfortable nerve pain associated with the sequelae of shingles and is listed in the Banerji Protocols for this condition.
Another pathological condition that may be helped is carpal tunnel syndrome, with the pain travelling up the median nerve in the forearm.
In the mental sphere there may be depression or melancholy due to the pain.
Keynotes
Sharp pain
Pain shoots upwards
Aggravated by pressure, touch, motion
Sensitive to cold
Yes it is. The herbal preparations usually use the name St John's Wort. Herbal preparations are on the material plain. They may work just as well but often not as deeply or as long lasting in their effects.
I find the potencies work deeper and quicker as the have a more energetic quality. In some cases, where the remedy picture is very clear, only one dose is necessary. And I have witnessed this many times.
Interesting, I knew St John Wort was good for depression.
I had my spine collapse just under my chin causing what is in effect is permanent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I'm allergic to so much I'm on Morphine. I'm going to try some - thanks!