This remedy is useful in urinary complaints, especially cystitis.

The pains are burning and seem to come from the kidneys – so look for discomfort felt in the back around the kidneys. Although the pain may seem to radiate from the kidneys they can spread to all parts of the body. Berb is known for symptoms which change rapidly.

After urination there can be a sensation that some urine remains .

So, in cystitis, if the pains radiate out from the small of the back or they change location quickly think of this remedy. Burning urination and a ‘not done’ sensation act as strong confirmations for its use.

The patient is usually worse from movement and jarring and prefers to lie down quietly.

Some homeopaths think that this remedy is best suited to the more elderly patient – but whenever its key signs are present – especially the radiating and wandering pains – you can consider Berb.

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Radiating pains from kidneys

Pains quickly change and ‘wander’. First a pain in the back, then in the knee, then in the toes, and so on.

Burning urination

Lying down ameliorates

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Cystitis

Joint problems

Kidney infection/inflammation