Homoeopathy — Page 73
Apis Mellifica 73 effect is well evident. It works fairly fast in Meningitis, unless it is associated with Hydrocephalus. Apis will relieve the swelling of the membranes of Meningitis, but the cure of Hydrocephalus will not be achieved without Silicea, which is the correct treatment for this condition. Silicea should be started in small potency and then advanced steadily to very high potency. In abdominal distension, Apis gives immediate relief. However, in some chronic intestinal problems, it has to be used over a long period. As a matter of principle, in slowly progressive illnesses, the treatment will also be effective gradually, whereas, in sudden acute illnesses, the response to the medication is also prompt. In kidney disease, when Apis has to be used over a long period, this does not mean that the appearance of its beneficial effect will also take that long. If Apis starts working in kidney disease, the kidneys start forming urine within seven to ten days, which is a clear indication of its effect, although complete recovery will take time. In such a situation, the potency should be increased gradually with longer intervals in between. This way of administration is called rising potency and is described in detail in the chapter on Tuberculinum and Bacillinum. Adjutant: Natrum Mur Antidotes: Cantharis, Ipecac, Lachesis, Ledum, Natrum Mur Potency: 30 to 200