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There are many homeopathic remedies available which can be used to treat most minor ailments and common conditions.This information has been designed to help you find the homeopathic remedy that is most suitable for your needs.
To use this information, simply identify your symptoms, refer to the easy-to-use guides following and select the most appropriate remedy.
You may not always have all the symptoms listed against a particular remedy. In this instance, choose the remedy that has the closest match.
Some of the remedy names may seem a little strange at first - so use the A-Z pronunciation guide to help you.
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Introduction to Homeopathy
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a natural and safe alternative to conventional medicine which is suitable for all the family. Discovered in the eighteenth century, modern homeopathy has been successfully used by millions of people throughout the world.Homeopathy works by treating the whole person rather than the symptoms of the illness, so it fits in well with today’s ‘healthy’ lifestyles. It can be used to aid most minor ailments and conditions such as coughs, colds, aches and pains and it can be used by adults and children of all ages
Selecting Homeopathic remedies
Homeopathic remedies are available in many different potencies of which 6c and 30c are the most common. Use the following as a guide in helping you select the correct remedy:
6c potency for most common or long standing ailments
30c potency for emergencies and acute symptoms
Storing Homeopathic remedies
Homeopathic remedies are extremely delicate and should be protected from environmental influences such as chemicals and light. They are best stored, in their original containers in a dry cupboard, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children.
Taking Homeopathic remedies
Homeopathic remedies should always be taken on a clean palate, at least 15-30 minutes before or after eating or drinking.
Never handle homeopathic remedies directly as this may reduce their effectiveness.
Ensure that your mouth is free from strongly flavoured substances such as coffee, tobacco and mint.
Dosage of Homeopathic remedies
Typically, 2 pillules every two hours for the first 6 doses.
Thereafter, 2 pillules 4 times daily for up to five days or until the symptoms improve, or as directed by your doctor or homeopath.
If symptoms worsen, consult a doctor or homeopathic practitioner. Pregnant women should consult a doctor or practitioner before using homeopathic remedies.
Aches and Pains
Backache? Sciatica? Strains and sprains?These are all common aches and pains that most of us will suffer from at some point in our lives. But finding something that will ease the pain and discomfort is not always simple. Homeopathy offers a variety of natural remedies which can be used to help alleviate some of these conditions.
To choose the correct remedy simply look at the list, identify your symptoms and select the appropriate remedy for your needs.
| Arthritic aches and pains | |
| Joints hot, swollen. Relieved by rest and firm pressure. | Bryonia |
| Pain moves from joint to joint. Worse in hot room or on first movement | Pulsatilla |
| Joints painful, swollen. Improves with movement and warmth. | Rhus tox |
| Backache | |
| Sudden spasms of pain, persistent | Amica |
| Lower back pain, tight, bruised | Rhus tox |
| Lumbago | |
| Useful in early stages. Sharp, stabbing pains | Aconite |
| Neuralgia | |
| Left sided pain. Numbness, tingling cheek. Red, hot face | Aconite |
| Right sided pain, twitching muscles. Flushed, hot face | Belladonna |
| Rheumatic aches and pains | |
| Swollen joints with redness and stiffness | Apis mel |
| Shooting pains, stiffness in neck, upper back | Arnica |
| Severe pain, worse on movement | Bryonia |
| Aching and stiffness which eases with movement | Rhus tox |
| Sciatica | |
| Tearing pains, extreme stiffness relieved with gentle movement | Rhus tox |
| Sprains and strains | |
| Ligament pain from over-exertion, feels bruised e.g. tennis elbow, frozen shoulder | Ruta |
Coughs, Colds and Hay fever
Colds are caused by as many as two hundred different viruses. On average, adults can expect to catch at least two colds and children can catch as many as ten colds per year. There are many symptoms which can be associated with colds and there are several homeopathic remedies which can be taken to help ease these symptoms at any stage of the cough or cold.
Spring and summertime can be a time of misery for many people. Over the past few years there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering from Hayfever and now more than 20% of the UK population suffer from this condition. Homeopathy can be used to soothe many symptoms associated with Hayfever.
To choose the correct remedy simply look at the list, identify your symptoms and select the appropriate remedy for your needs.
| Catarrh | |
| Stringy, thick yellow discharge associated with sore throat | Kali Bich |
| Colds | |
| Early signs, frequent sneezing | Aconite |
| Red, Watery eyes, streaming nose | Euphrasia |
| Flu-like, sometimes with backache | Gelsemium |
| Violent sneezing, streaming runny nose | Nat mur |
| Head cold, stuffy nose | Nux vom |
| Coughs | |
| Dry, hard cough, need to support chest | Bryonia |
| Rattling, chesty cough | Hepar sulph |
| Tickling, dry cough | Nux vom |
| Croup | |
| Chronic hoarse cough, choking, red face | Belladonna |
| 'Barking' cough (with much mucus) | Hepar sulph |
| Influenza | |
| Exhausted, chilly, weak | Arsen alb |
| Sinusitis | |
| Face tender, sensitive, worse in cold air | Hepar sulph |
| Sinus Pains | |
| Pressure and pain at the base of the nose | Kali bich |
| Frontal headache with nausea, breathing difficult | Nat mur |
| Sore Throat | |
| Loss of voice | Carbo veg |
| Throat pain on swallowing, related to a cold | Hepar sulph |
| Hayfever | |
| Irritating itchy nose, sneezing, thin watery discharge | Arsen alb |
| Inflamed, watering eyes, irritated throat, headache | Euphrasia |
| Burning, itchy eyes, sore throat, blocked nose | Pulsatilla |
First Aid
Accidents are very common and can occur at any time, so it is always useful to have products to hand to help soothe minor injuries. Homeopathic remedies are gentle and can help in many first aid situations.
To choose the correct remedy simply look at the list, identify your symptoms and select the appropriate remedy for your needs.
| Aches and Pains | |
| From over-exertion | Ruta grav |
| Blisters | |
| To help with the shock. Tingling or numb. Intense itching and swelling | Aconite / Rhus tox |
| Bruises, Sprains and Strains | |
| Pre or post bruising, relieves discolouration and pain | Arnica |
| Cuts and Grazes | |
| Weeping injuries | Hepar sulph |
| Hangover | |
| Heartburn, headache. Hypersensitive to stimuli e.g. noise | Nux vom |
| Fainting | |
| Shock/emotional excitement | Aconite |
| In hot, stuffy atmosphere | Pulsatilla |
| Insect Bites | |
| E.g. Horsefly/mosquito | Hypericum |
| Insect Stings | |
| E.g. Bee/wasp | Apis mel |
| Prickly Heat | |
| Sensitive skin brought on by sudden and excessive summer heat | Aconite |
| Shock/ Fear | |
| To treat shock/fear | Aconite |
| Sunburn | |
| Red/throbbing skin | Belladonna |
| Blistered skin | Sulphur |
| Sunstroke | |
| Splitting headache with nausea and vomiting | Bryonia |
| Travel Sickness | |
| Uncomfortable, restless with nausea | Rhus tox |
| Upset Stomach | |
| Food poisoning and holiday diarrhoea | Arsen alb |
| Wounds | |
| Where nerve endings may be damaged | Hypericum |
Skincare and Headaches
Skin complaints can be both distressing and embarrassing for the sufferer. Homeopathy is a gentle alternative to alleviating conditions such as acne, dandruff and varicose veins.
Headaches are a common affliction and can be caused by tiredness, stress and illness.
There are a number of homeopathic remedies which can be used to bring relief to many types of headaches.
To choose the correct remedy simply look at the list identify your symptoms and select the appropriate remedy for your needs.
| Acne | |
| Inflamed red spots | Hepar sulph |
| Oily skin with many little pimples | Nat mur |
| Acne brought on by rich, fatty foods | Pulsatilla |
| Stubborn, infected, sore | Sulphur |
| Boils | |
| Early stages | Belladonna |
| To bring to a head/weeping sensitive boil | Hepar sulph |
| Burns/ Scalds (minor) | |
| To deal with the shock of a burn | Aconite |
| To help promote the healing | Arnica |
| Chilblains | |
| Burning and itching with cold hands and feet | Arsen alb |
| Dandruff | |
| Greasy hair, flaking skin around the hairline | Nat mur |
| Dry, flaking scalp. Extreme burning and itching. Aggravated by washing hair | Sulphur |
| Other Skin Problems | |
| Dry, flaky, itchy skin | Arsen alb |
| Cracked, weeping itchy skin often on hands or behind ears | Graphites |
| Varicose Veins or Piles | |
| Symptomatic relief | Calc fluor |
| Headaches | |
| Sudden onset - pulsating | Belladonna |
| Pain around eyes, neck, shoulders | Gelsemium |
| Piercing frontal or temporal hammering | Ignatia |
| Throbbing, recurrent - may relate to stress, eye strain or travel | Nat mur |
| Migraine | |
| Gushing pain at temples. Dizziness, anxiety | Lycopodium |
| Impaired vision, chronic over one eye or temple. Nausea, specks before eyes | Silicea |
Women's Health
Homeopathic remedies are holistic treatments and work on both emotional and physical problems. Due to these qualities, homeopathy is particularly suited to helping with women’s problems and can offer a natural alternative to dealing with common conditions such as premenstrual tension, menstruation and cystitis.
To choose the correct remedy simply look at the list, identify your symptoms and select the appropriate remedy for your needs.
| Cystitis | |
| Frequent urge, little urine passed. Stinging, burning pain | Apis mel |
| Continual need to urinate. Temperature, headache | Belladonna |
| Menopausal Problems | |
| Sudden onset of throbbing flushes with headache | Belladonna |
| Weepy, cold, sudden hot flushes | Graphites |
| Mood variable but unhappy. Hot flushes | Pulsatilla |
| Menstrual flow variable, hot flushes, irritable | Sepia |
| Menstruation | |
| Preceded by cramp-like pains. Often early | Belladonna |
| Painful, late, scanty. Abdominal and back pain. Breasts tender | Pulsatilla |
| Irregular with low back pain | Sepia |
| Premenstrual Tension | |
| Fluid retention | Apis mel |
| Breasts swollen, painful. Tired, sometimes flushing, cold sweats. Cramp like pain during period | Calc carb |
| Mood changeable, often worse during period | Nat mur |
| Quarrelsome (better for letting off steam) | Nux vom |
| Very sensitive, ready to cry. Often irregular, light flow | Pulsatilla |
| Exhaustion during period, often light, delayed | Sepia |
