People needing Apis will often have burning, stinging pains of some sort. If there are any associated emotional conditions these will often be weepiness and restlessness.

The patient may well feel hotter than usual and be better in the fresh air. All hot things will make them feel worse (drinks, baths, bed covers and so on)

Often their skin is sensitive to the touch, a little sore and bruised, and bed covers may be thrown off!

In cases of insect bite to which the sufferer has a bad reaction think of Apis. If an itching, shiny red lump has been left by the bite or sting Apis can often relieve.

In cases of severe allergic reaction to any substance use Apis in high potency repeated regularly until you can get the sufferer emergency medical care.

## Key Symptoms of this remedy

Burning, stinging itching bites. Red and swollen.

Worse from heat and hot things

Less thirst than usual even in high fever with dry mouth

## Conditions often requiring this remedy

Bites and Stings

Cystitis

Earache

Eye problems

Fever and Sore Throat

Headaches

Hives

Measles and Mumps