Apis Mellifica
Apis mellifica (honey bee)
Apis Mellifica, prepared from the honey bee, is the homeopathic remedy for sudden, stinging, burning swelling with puffy, water-bag oedema — like a bee sting — that is markedly better from cold and worse from heat.
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Apis Mellifica is used for
- Hives (urticaria) with burning, stinging welts
- Insect stings and allergic swelling
- Puffy, oedematous swelling (eyelids, face, joints)
- Sore throat with puffy, swollen, shiny redness
- Burning urination in some cases
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Apis Mellifica.
- Stinging, burning, pricking pains
- Puffy, rosy, water-bag swelling
- Better from cold, worse from heat
- Thirstless despite swelling
- Sudden onset, like a bee sting
Potency
Apis is commonly used in 30C and 200C; potency selection is a clinical decision.
Conditions where Apis Mellifica is considered
Frequently asked questions
What is Apis Mellifica used for?
It is associated with stinging, burning swelling — hives, insect stings, puffy oedema and sore throat — that is better from cold and worse from heat. The right remedy depends on the whole case.
Is Apis good for hives?
It is one of the most-considered remedies for burning, stinging hives better from cold applications, but widespread swelling with breathing difficulty is an emergency.
When is swelling an emergency?
Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or any difficulty breathing, needs immediate medical care (anaphylaxis).
Can I self-prescribe Apis?
No — consult a qualified homeopath, and seek urgent care for severe allergic reactions.
Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case
Consult a homeopathy doctor