Action of the drug: Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties
Functional changes: Reduces stiffness and improves mobility
Pathological tendencies: Tendency to develop chronic joint inflammation
Characteristic symptoms: Pain and stiffness in joints, especially after exertion
Modalities (Better/Worse): Better with cold applications, worse with heat and motion
One-line summary of system picture: Ledum Palustre is useful in treating rheumatic conditions with pain and stiffness in joints

Action of the drug: Promotes healing and reduces swelling
Functional changes: Enhances blood flow to the affected area
Pathological tendencies: Tendency to develop chronic swelling and bruising
Characteristic symptoms: Pain, swelling, and bruising after injury
Modalities (Better/Worse): Better with cold applications, worse with heat and motion
One-line summary of system picture: Ledum Palustre is useful in treating injuries with pain, swelling, and bruising

Better: Cold applications, rest, and elevation
Worse: Heat, motion, and exertion
One-line summary of modality picture: Ledum Palustre is better with cold and rest, and worse with heat and motion

Guiding symptoms: Pain and stiffness in joints, especially after exertion
Characteristic symptoms: Pain, swelling, and bruising after injury
One-line summary of guiding symptom picture: Ledum Palustre is guided by symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling

Drug Picture

Remedy	Relationship
Rhus tox	Similarity in rheumatic symptoms
Arnica	Similarity in injury and trauma symptoms
Bryonia	Similarity in joint inflammation symptoms