Staphysagria

Staphysagria (stavesacre)

Staphysagria uses in homeopathy: a key remedy for the effects of suppressed anger and humiliation, styes, sensitive incised wounds and recurrent urinary complaints, its symptom picture, FAQs — informational.

Quick answer

What is Staphysagria used for in homeopathy?

Staphysagria is a deep homeopathic remedy for the effects of suppressed anger, indignation and humiliation — a sensitive person who holds in their feelings — and is also much used for styes, recurrent urinary complaints and clean incised wounds.

Reviewed & updated: June 2026

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 Staphysagria is used for

  • Effects of suppressed anger, indignation or humiliation
  • Styes and recurring eyelid cysts
  • Recurrent urinary complaints (e.g., after intercourse)
  • Pain from clean, incised wounds (post-surgical)
  • Oversensitivity to rudeness or insult

Characteristic symptom picture

Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Staphysagria.

  • Ailments from suppressed indignation and humiliation
  • Sensitive, mild outwardly, holding in anger
  • Styes and chalazia on the eyelids
  • Urinary urging after intercourse
  • Pain disproportionate; trembling after anger

Potency

Staphysagria is commonly used in 30C and 200C; potency is a clinical decision for your homeopath.

The characteristic picture & modalities

Staphysagria is a deep remedy for the effects of suppressed anger, indignation and humiliation in a sensitive person who stays mild outwardly while holding feelings in, sometimes trembling after an upset. Its physical keynotes include recurring styes and eyelid cysts, urinary urging after intercourse, and pain from clean, incised or post-surgical wounds that feels out of proportion. There is marked oversensitivity to rudeness or insult. This is a recognisable temperament-and-symptom pattern that suits some individuals; it is a picture rather than a diagnosis, and not everyone who suppresses anger will fit it.

Before you take Staphysagria

A qualified homeopath matches the remedy and potency to your whole individual picture, not to a stye or a single emotional theme alone. This page provides background information and is not a prescription, so please do not use it to self-medicate or to decide a potency. Persistent eyelid lumps should be medically checked, and urinary infections with fever or back pain need clinical care. For any severe or lasting symptom, seek a proper assessment first and let your homeopath confirm whether this remedy genuinely suits you.

Frequently asked questions

What is Staphysagria used for?

It is associated with the effects of suppressed anger, indignation and humiliation in a sensitive person, and with styes, recurrent urinary complaints and clean incised wounds. The right remedy depends on your picture.

Is Staphysagria good for styes?

It is one of the most-considered remedies for recurring styes and eyelid cysts, but persistent eyelid lumps should be medically checked.

Does it help urinary infections after intercourse?

It is often considered for "honeymoon cystitis" type urinary urging, but UTIs with fever or back pain need medical care.

Can I self-prescribe it?

No — consult a qualified homeopath for the correct remedy and potency.

Don’t self-prescribe — consult a homeopathy doctor

The right remedy and potency are chosen for your individual case. Book an online or in-clinic consultation with a qualified homeopath.

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