by Manfred Mueller, MA, DHM, RSHom(NA), CCH
Most commonly caused by a substance to which the patient has become sensitized, anaphylactic reactions are systemic allergic reactions. If shock develops, the patient turns pale, faints and quickly becomes unresponsive. If no help is available, it can be fatal. A serious outcome of anaphylactic reactions can often be prevented with Apis mellifica made from the honey bee.
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I attended a wedding that was held outdoors, when a little girl suddenly screamed, and her mother yelled “oh my god she got stung by a yellow jacket, and we forgot the epinephrine kit!” The wedding was held in the woods several miles from town and the mother was beside herself. I reassured her and walked calmly to my car to get my remedy kit. I gave the girl a pellet of Apis 30 C under her tongue and she stopped screaming instantly. Fifteen minutes later the incredulous mother pointed out that the girl was completely fine, and didn’t even have any localized swelling.
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I received a call one day from the mother of a teenage patient. She called from her car phone: “I’m on my way to your office. This is an emergency. Get a remedy ready, my son is choking to death.” He had been at the orthodontist’s office to have his braces reattached. He had a serious reaction to the bonding agent. When they arrived, my assistant and I met them in the parking lot. His face had turned purple from lack of oxygen, there was swelling of the tongue and throat to the point of obstruction of the air passages. I placed a pellet of Apis 200C under his tongue, and he started to relax. A minute later a 1M, followed by a 10 M, and he breathed easy. In a few more minutes he was smiling, and so was his mother. Meanwhile, when my assistant, who was an experienced EMT specialist and new to homeopathy, saw the patient, she turned pale. As the Apis was given, she was watching in amazement. She confessed, “the whole time I could only think ‘epinephrine, epinephrine…’” Homeopathy works rapidly and, if properly used, has no side effects.
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My daughter, on a trip through Germany, drank a soda, and unfortunately, a wasp had crawled into the can. It stung her in the esophagus, causing severe pain and constriction. Apis took care of it quickly.
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A patient has severe anaphylactic reactions to sesame seeds, with nausea and weakness, and he used to carry an epinephrine kit with him at all times. Occasionally, an evening out at a restaurant would turn into a trip to the emergency room, and it would take days to recover from the drugs. Now he carries a few pellets of Apis 10 M in his pocket, and whenever he has a reaction he takes a pellet under his tongue. He says it works instantly, preventing a reaction and has no after‑effects.
Reprinted from our Summer 2006 Newsletter
Can anyone use this for a possible reaction, even “universal reactors”? What are the dosages to carry around? Are there other possible ways to administer besides under the tongue, because of possible fillers like sucrose and lactose? Where do we order this from? This seems to be a great alternative to epinephrine or benadryl especially for someone who already has other complicating conditions like thyroiditis.
Hi Maria,
Yes, if the symptoms match, anyone can use this for universal reactors. Although, in some cases there are other remedies that may be more appropriate and for that, it would be best to consult with a trained homeopath as there are so many other factors to consider, including obstacles to cure, sensitivity of the patient, specific triggers, etc. Another possible remedy to try in addition to Apis is Histiminum 30 and 200C.
I would have the 30C and 200C in vials with you at all times. Remedies are made on a sucrose and lactose tablet but it is a VERY small pillule, I don’t think it would be a problem. During an intense acute, where you are dealing with a sudden anaphylactic reaction, you will not have time to do anything but take a pellet as the first defense. Pellets are the most reliable way to store a remedy and are not as susceptible to antidotal factors. For the next doses, however, you can dilute a few pellets in a bottle of water (like a 16oz size) and sip on it as needed for the symptoms, being sure to shake it a few times between sips. Or, ideally, you can dilute one pellet in a 1oz or 1/2oz bottle of water and take one drop…
You can either pick these up at a local health food store or order them from a homeopathic pharmacy like Homeopathy Overnight, Hahnemann Labs or 1-800 HOMEOPATHY.
By the way, thyroiditis is a condition easily treatable and curable with homeopathy!If you are not able to find a homeopath in your area, we will be happy to work with you. We have a phone practice. 619-741-5795.
Best,
Christina Mueller
Thank you for helping us with such a great blog post this is full of information about the Anaphylactic Reactions and it’s Homeopathic Treatment.
I am an anaphylaxis nightmare they are still trying to find out what is making me have shocks i am on a strict diet of veges and fresh meat I now carry Apis 10M where ever I go and it has stopped me 3 times from going into a full on anaphylaxis state it works like magic and the large rash slowy disappears after about one hour and yes I call an ambulance but that last 2 times I have been stable enough to escape the Epi pen
Thanks so much for your information! I am allergic to Latex, so many foods including fruits & vegetables I cannot eat. Well needless to say, we have a few to many close calls. This is a better, less expensive option.
Hi Norma,
You are welcome. We are always glad to hear someone is receiving benefit from the information we provide! That is WHY we blog!
I would also like to say that perhaps you should consider coming for treatment for those allergies. Food allergies and latex allergies are no fun and do recede under homeopathic treatment. Remember we work over the phone so we can help people from all over the world.
Best of health to you,
Christina M
Hello is this safe to take if one is allergic to honey bee stings?
Hi Erin, That’s a great question. Homeopathic remedies, especially in the 30C potency, are very safe, ultra-diluted remedies. There are only nano-sized particles of the original substance left in the remedy itself.
However, for someone who already has a demonstrated sensitivity to a substance, we usually dilute the dose further before giving it. So for example, instead of giving you a pellet as a dose, we’d dilute a pellet in water and then let you sniff that solution (once dissolved) as your dose. If you are still getting an aggravation at that dose, then we dilute it further in dosage cups (all of this would be explained during an appointment).
I wish you the best. Christina M
Dear christina, is there any homeopathic treatment that can be regularly given over a period of time to a patient of anaphylaxis to avoid anaphylaxis shocks.
Please reply to me at zarprofessionals@yahoo.com as I do not open this website.
Hi Mohammad,
In clinical practice we have seen that over time, specific treatment for the person’s symptoms can reduce and in some cases, even eliminate the anaphylactic reactions all together. It would require an initial appointment and follow up consultations. But we work over the phone so there’s no travel involved.
If you cannot find a local homeopath, you can contact our office for an appointment using this link: https://homeopathicassociates.com/services/get-started-with-treatment/. You may also choose to speak with one of our homeopaths first about the case, by clicking here: https://homeopathicassociates.com/services/free-15-minute-chat/
Best of Health to you,
Christina Mueller
My wife is a patient of drug allergy Type-6 . She can not take allopathic medicine at all . Even prolonged use of homoeopathic drug except anti- allergic triggers anaphylectic reaction . First her lips , then eyelids and then her windpipe gets choked and she goes into shock . Please provide emergency homoeopathic remedy and also treatment for curing the drug allergy . Thanks .
Hello Anup,
Your wife’s case is very serious. I wish I could suggest a remedy for you via this forum, but it will require us to take her case. We work over the phone and would be happy to work with you both. You can view our fees here: https://homeopathicassociates.com/services/rates/ and request a free 15 minute chat to discuss if homeopathic treatment would be the best option here: https://homeopathicassociates.com/services/free-15-minute-chat/.
Best, Christina Mueller