Vespa crabro, commonly known as the Live Wasp, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the European hornet. Belonging from Vespidae family, known for its powerful action on the skin, female reproductive system, and mucous membranes, often presenting symptoms similar to those caused by wasp stings. It is particularly useful in addressing conditions involving burning, stinging, inflammation, swelling, and vasomotor disturbances, making it suitable for various allergic, inflammatory, and gynecological complaints.

Common Names: European Hornet / Live Wasp

SBL’s Vespa crabro can be helpful in the following conditions:

Dizziness & Numbness:

• Helps relieve dizziness that improves when lying on the back.

• Aids in managing fainting spells, numbness, and temporary blindness.

• Nausea and vomiting followed by creeping chills rising from the feet.

Swelling & Inflammation:

• Manages facial swelling and pain with erysipelatous inflammation.

• Vespa helps in managing swollen eyelids and chemosis (swelling) of the conjunctiva.

• Burning and swelling sensations in the mouth and throat.

Skin Irritations:

• Addresses intense itching, erythema, and burning sensations.

• Helps in wheals, macules, and swellings with stinging and soreness.

• Aids in managing boils and erythema multiforme, symptoms often relieved by vinegar application.

• Perspiration-associated itching, especially on pressure-exposed parts.

Menstrual and Ovarian Disturbances:

• Manages menstruation preceded by depression, pelvic pressure, and constipation.

• Especially beneficial in complaints affecting the left ovary, with burning, frequent urination, and sacral pain radiating upward.

• Erosion around the external os and related discomfort.

Urinary Discomfort:

• Aids in burning sensation during urination.

• Supports in reducing itching in the urinary tract, especially in females.

Glandular & Muscular Complaints:

• Swelling of axillary glands with upper arm soreness.

• Aids in soothing cramping bowel pain, particularly when accompanied by systemic symptoms.