Synonym: Crabro vespa.
English: European Hornet; Hornisse.
ZoologyVespa crabro is a homeopathic medicine derived from the vespa crabro hornet. This insect is the largest hornet found on the European continent. The hornet is also found in Asia, United States and Canada. The insect's whole body as well as its venom can be used in homeopathy.
Vespa can be used to treat a range of insect bites and stings. Vespa was introduced into the materia medica by Hering. There are no provings with the exception of those by Berridge of
Vespa crabro, the hornet. The symptoms of the Schema are mostly the results of stings. Berridge proved
Vespa crabro on three persons. Low spirits; pain in right ear; nausea with faint feeling and trembling; pain in left side of the neck on waking─these were the chief symptoms experienced by them. Berridge demonstrated that the poison of the hornet and the wasp may answer to each other's indications by curing with
Vespa crabro a symptom produced by Vespa vulgaris, namely, chemosis of the right eye.
Normally, many insect bites are minor and barely noticeable, but there are also some rather toxic creatures in the insect world. These insects can, individually or in a horde attack, cause people to develop allergic and even life-threatening reactions. In other cases, insects may pick up harmful bacteria and inject those into the skin when they bite someone, causing that person to develop some rather severe bacterial skin infections.
Treatment by Vespa is for ameliorating the allergic reactions to insect bites. It can also fight off bacterial infection arising from insect stings and reduce swellings from multiple insect attacks. In addition, vespa crabro can be used to treat other skin problems like boils, itchiness, wheals and sore spots. Vespa has a soothing effect on skin ailments; can be used for women suffering from nausea, menstrual cramps and premenstrual depression. Can be used for People with insomnia and anxiety-related disorders. The medicine has a relaxing effect on taut muscles and nerves, which can help people stay calm and sleep better.
Literaturehttp://hpathy.com/e-books/guiding-symptoms-of-our-materia-medica/vespa-crabro-2/.
http://www.homeopathycenter.org/remedy/vespa.
http://www.homeoint.org/clarke/v/vesp.htm.