Rhus tox is renowned for helping arthritic sufferers whose pains always come on in damp weather (compare Rhod) or after Summer has gone and Autumn arrives. One of its key indicators is that the pains reduce once the patient manages to start moving.

However Rhus is a valuable remedy in quite a few other conditions.

Usually you will see stiffness in some form accompanied by restlessness with most acute conditions.

It should also be contrasted with Ruta for the effects of injury. Following injury and once Arnica has been prescribed,  Rhus tox is usually called for where the ligaments have been damaged, whereas Ruta is used where tendons and bones are damaged.

Key Symptoms of this remedy

From getting wet

Stiffness

Better from changing position and for getting moving generally

Worse cold, cold things and damp conditions.

Restless, person cannot keep still (e.g. tossing and turning in bed)

Conditions often requiring this remedy

Backache

Chicken pox

Cold sores

Cough

Eye problems

Fever

Influenza

Headache

Insomnia

Joint pain

Mumps

Rashes

Sore throat

Strains and sprains