Ledum is a valuable remedy to have in acute situations.

Whenever there is coldness of an affected part with numbness this remedy can help.

So if someone has been bitten by an insect or wounded by something sharp, and you see coldness and numbness of the affected part, reach for Ledum.

This also applies to joint pains. If a painful knee or hand feels cold and numb, especially if the patient themselves dislikes warmth try Ledum.

Ledum is also useful for bruising where the area around the bruise is discoloured (often yellow)

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Coldness of affected part

Numbness of affected part

Worse from warmth

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Bites and Stings

Bruises

Injuries

Joint pain