Snowrose (Ericaceae)
- Nervous persons who dread a storm and are particularly afraid of thunder; < before a storm, especially an electrical storm (Nat. c., Phos., Psor., Sil.).
- Toothache, every spring and fall during sharp east winds; worse from change of weather, thunderstorm, windy weather.
- Acute inflammatory swelling of joints, wandering from one joint to another; severe at night; < in rest and during rough stormy weather (Kalm.).
- Rheumatic drawing, tearing pains in all the limbs, worse at rest and in wet, cold windy weather (Rhus).
- Cannot get sleep or remain asleep unless legs are crossed.
- Gout with fibrous deposit in great toe-joint, rheumatic, often mistaken for bunion (Colch., Led.).
- Induration and swelling of the testicle after gonorrhoea or rheumatic exposure (Clem.); orchitis, sensation in gland as if it were being crushed (Aur., Cham.).
Relations
- Compare: Bry., Con., Calc., Led., Lyc., Sep., Rhus.
Aggravation
- Stormy, windy weather, electrical changes in the atmosphere; on approach of thunderstorm; symptoms reappear with rough weather.
Amelioration
- Better from wrapping the head warmly; dry heat and exercise.
