POISON SUMAC DILUTION C/D 5 - C/D 12

Rhus venenata, also known as Poison Sumac, is a plant found predominantly in the eastern and central parts of the United States, as well as in Canada. This dioecious plant frequently grows in moist forests, at forest edges, and in swampy areas.

The plant contains a variety of chemical compounds, including the allergenic substance urushiol, which can cause skin reactions in many people. Interestingly, Rhus venenata has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, although it requires caution due to its toxic properties.

In homeopathy, Rhus venenata is traditionally used for ailments associated with itching and skin irritations. This remedy is also applied for conditions accompanied by inflammation. Homeopathic use is based on the assumption that the dilution and dynamization of the substance can help activate the body's self-healing powers.

• Origin: USA and Canada
• Usage in homeopathy: traditionally for skin irritations
• Occurrence: moist forests and forest edges