Most Popular
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Aconitum Napellus (Dry cold,
fever) |
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Aesculus Hi. (Itching
Hemorrhoids) |
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Allium Cepa (Colds, allergy) |
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Antimonium Cr. (Bloating Stomach) |
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Antimonium Ta. (Cough,
Bronchitis) |
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Apis Mellifica (Allergic
Reaction) |
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Argentum Nitricum (Anxiety) |
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Arnica Montana (Bruises, trauma) |
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Arnica Gel (Bruises, trauma) |
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Arnica Ointment (Bruises, trauma) |
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Arsenicum Album (Diarrhea) |
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Arsenicum Iodatum (Athlete's
foot) |
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Arum Triph. (Horse, broken voice) |
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Baryta (Soar throat, wet weather) |
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Belladonna (Fever & colds) |
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Berberis (Dermatitis) |
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Borax (Skin eruptions) |
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Bryonia Alba (Rheumatic
arthritis) |
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Calcarea Carb. (Tonic,
eczema) |
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Calcarea Fluorica (Back
pain) |
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Calcarea Phos. (Bone, teeth) |
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Calcarea Sulph. (Boils, acne) |
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Calendula (Cuts, scrapes, burns) |
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Calendula Gel (Cuts, scrapes,
burns) |
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Calendula Lot. (Cuts, scrapes,
burns) |
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Calendula Oint (Cuts, scrapes,
burns) |
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Cantharis (Urinary itching,
burning) |
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Carbo Vegetabilis (Stomach gas) |
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Caulophyllum Thal. (Spasmodic
pain) |
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Causticum (Hoarseness) |
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Chamomilla (Teething) |
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Chelidonium Majus (Indigestion) |
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Cimicifuga Racemosa (Sick
feeling) |
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Cina (Worms) |
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Cinchona Officin. (Loss of vital
fluids) |
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Cocculus Indicus (Motion
sickness) |
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Cocyntal (Baby colic) |
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Coffea Cruda (Insomnia, stress) |
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Colocynthis (Cramps) |
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Cuprum Met. (Spasmodic
affections) |
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Drosera Rotundif. (Repetitive
Cough) |
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Dulcamara (Colds, Rheumatism) |
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Echinacea Aug. (Minor Infections) |
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Eupatorium (Flu with stiffness) |
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Euphrasia (Allergy, hay fever) |
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Ferrum Phos. (Slow onset colds) |
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Gelsemium Semp. (Apprehension) |
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Graphites (Constipation) |
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Hamamelis Virg. (Hemorrhoids,
piles) |
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Hemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids, piles) |
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Hepar Sulphuris Cal. (Skin
infection) |
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Histaminum Hyd.(Allergic
Reactions) |
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Hydrastis Canaden. (post nasal
drip) |
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Hypericum (Nerve pain) |
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Ignatia Amara (Stress, grief) |
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Influenzinum (Flu symptoms) |
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Ipecacuanha (Nausea, vomiting) |
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Kali Bichromicum (Congested
sinus) |
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Kali Carbonicum (Gas, dispepsia) |
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Kali Iodatum (Burning runny nose) |
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Kali Muriaticum (Ear, nose,
throat) |
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Kali Phosphor. (Nervous
Exhaustion) |
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Kali Sulphur. (Yellow nasal
discharge) |
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Kreosotum (Bed wetting) |
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Lachesis Mutus (Hot Flashes) |
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Ledum Palustre (Insect Bites) |
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Lycopodium Cl. (Digestive
Problems) |
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Magnesia Phos. (Menstrual Cramps) |
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Mercurius Solub. (Soar throat) |
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Mercurius Vivus (Soar throat,
breath) |
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Natrum Muriaticum (Colds, fright) |
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Natrum Phosphoricum (Indigestion) |
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Natrum Sulphuricum (nausea) |
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Nux Vomica (Hang over) |
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Petroleum (Chapped fingertips) |
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Phosphoricum Acidum
(Concentration) |
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Phosphorus (Dry Cough) |
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Phytolacca Decandra (Laryngitis) |
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Podophyllum Pel. (Teething
diarrhea) |
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Pulsatilla (Nasal Congestion) |
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Rhus Tox. (Rheumatic & muscle
pain) |
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Rumex Crispus (Dry cough in cold
air) |
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Ruta Graveolens (Eye strain) |
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Sabina (Heavy menstruation) |
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Sedalia (stress) |
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Sepia (PMS) |
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Silicea (Weakness) |
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Spongia Tosta (Croupy Cough) |
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Sports & Trauma (First aid kit) |
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Staphysagria (Urination pain) |
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Sulphur (Rash, acne, skin
disorder) |
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Sulphur Iodatum (cold, flu,
nasal) |
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Symphytum Off. (Fracture pain) |
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Tabacum (Motion sickness) |
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Thuja Occidentalis (Warts) |
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Urtica Urens (Rash, Insect bites) |
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Veratrum Album (Diarrhea, cramps) |
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Vipera Berus (Stiff Legs) |
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Choosing Your Personal or Family
Homeopathic First Aid Medicine
 Successful
homeopathic treatment is best provided by a skilled homeopath; however,
a selection of remedies work for a variety of common aliments which are
suitable for personal use. Homeopathic first aid remedies are most
often dispensed in strengths (dilutions) of 6C, 9C, 12C and 30C, with 6C
for acute or sudden unset conditions and 30C for chronic or longer term,
generalized conditions.
The following table is a brief
list of some of the most common homeopathic remedies people choose for
their personal or family first aid kits.
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Cuts, Scrapes & Bruises |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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If bleeding, infection may
occur.
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Clean wound with a sterile
gauze soaked in calendula and hypericum lotion.
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Apply calendula cream
or ointment.
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Cover minor cuts and abrasions
with a sterile dressing for 2-3 days.
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Moderate to severe
bruising. |
Arnica Montana
Take 30C every 2 hours, up to 6 doses, then 3 doses a day for 3
days. |
| Wound feels cold
and numb. Soothing feeling with cold compress. |
Ledum Palustre
Take 6C every 2 hours, up to 6 doses, then 3 doses a day for 3 days. |
| Wounds with
shooting nerve pain. |
Hypericum
Perforatum
Take 30C every 2 hours for up to 3 days. |
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Minor Burns & Scalding |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Avoid touching burnt or
scalded area as much as possible.
Caution:
If a burn surface is larger that 3-4 inches in diameter, see a
healthcare professional immediately. |
Blistering burn
or scalding. Searing pain. Applying a cold compress
provides soothing relief. |
Arnica
Montana
Take 30C every 15 minutes, up to 3 doses, followed by:
Cantharis
Take 30C every 15 minutes, up to 6 doses. |
| Continuous
stinging and burning pain. |
Urtica Urens
Take 30C every 15 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
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Insect Bites & Stings |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Insect bite and sting pain,
swelling and at times infection.
Caution:
If sting is inside the mouth, nose, ear, or if it's in or around the
eyes, rinse with cold water to reduce swelling and see a healthcare
professional immediately. |
Stung area is
swollen, bruised and painful. |
Arnica Montana
Take 30C every 5 minutes, up to 10 doses, followed by:
Ledum Palustre
Take 6C every 8 hours, up to 3 days. |
| Stung area is red,
feels hot and swollen. |
Apis Mellifica
Take 30C every 15 minutes, up to 6 doses. |
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Nosebleeds |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Nosebleeds due to injury or
after blowing the nose violently.
Caution:
If bleeding persists, see a healthcare professional. |
Nosebleed after an
injury. |
Arnica Montana
Take 6C every 2 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
| Nosebleed brought
on by blowing the nose violently. |
Phosphorus
Take 6C every 2 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
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Heat
Exhaustion |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Heat exhaustion is caused by
excessive fluid loss in hot weather.
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Nausea, severe
headache aggravated by movement. |
Bryonia Alba
Take 30C every 5 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
| Throbbing,
splitting headache, hot face, sweaty skin. |
Glonoinum
Take 30C every 5 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
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Motion
Sickness |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Caused by travel in car, boat,
train, plane etc. Children are especially vulnerable.
Homeopathic remedies can be
taken up to one hour prior to journey to prevent motion sickness. |
Nausea, dizziness
and faintness, chills, sweating, worsens near tobacco smoke. |
Tabacum
Take 6C every 15 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
| Queasiness, chills,
headache at back of head or over one eye, worse from food, tobacco
smoke and coffee. |
Nux Vomica
Take 6C every 15 minutes, up to 10 doses. |
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Splinters |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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May cause infection.
Caution:
If not inoculated against tetanus within the past 10 years, see a
healthcare professional immediately. |
Stinging burning
pain.
Applying a warm compress may draw splinter closer to the surface. |
Silicea
Take 12C, 4 times a day, up to 14 days. |
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Blisters |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Bubbles of fluid under the skin
caused by friction or burning.
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Itching, burning
blisters. A cold compress provides soothing relief. |
Cantharis
Take 12C, 4 times a day until pain subsides. |
| Red, swollen and
itchy blisters. |
Rhus
Toxicodendron
Take 12C, 4 times a day until pain subsides. |
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Eye
Injuries |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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The eye is delicate and easily
damaged by pressure, injury and foreign objects.
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Wash dust and grit from the
eye with cold water.
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Bathe with calendula
& Hypericum solution to prevent infection.
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If still painful after
removing object, bathe eye with euphrasia solution every 4
hours.
Caution: All eye injuries
should be examined by a healthcare professional. If eye has been
penetrated or chemically contaminated, call an ambulance or other
emergency care provider. |
Black eye or
bruising around the eye after injury. |
Arnica Montana
Take 6C every 2 hours, up to 4 doses. |
| Black eye.
Persistent pain that is soothed by applying a cold compress. |
Ledum Palustre
Take 6C every 2 hours, up to 10 doses. |
| Persistent pain
after removing a foreign object. |
Euphrasia
Officinalis
Take 6C every 2 hours for up to 3 doses. |
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Sprains & Strains |
Key Symptoms |
Remedy & Dosage |
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Sprains caused by overstretching
of ligaments may bind the joints. This can range from mild to severe
which can also affect the muscles. Symptoms include swelling,
stiffness and pain whenever joint or muscle is used.
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Provide support to injured
area in the most comfortable position.
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To reduce swelling apply a
cold compress soaked in cold water and 10 drops of arnica
tincture.
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If the ankle is sprained,
provide firm support and apply arnica cream.
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Pulled tendons and
ligaments accompanied by pain and stiffness. |
Arnica Montana
Take 30C every 30 minutes, up to 10 doses, followed by:
Ruta Graveolens
Take 12C, 4 times a day until pain and stiffness subsides. |
| Torn muscle, hot
swollen joints, pain is worse on start of move and wares off with
continued movement. |
Arnica Montana
Take 30C every 30 minutes, up to 10 doses, followed by:
Rhus Toxicodendron
Take 12C, 4 times a day until pain and stiffness subsides. |
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