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ACONITE (monkshood) Sudden onset of symptoms. Early stages of a cold, croup. May be restless and anxious. No. 1 remedy for fear of flying (Arg-nit). Panic attacks. Fright after a shock.
APIS (bee sting) No.1 anaphylactic shock remedy. If they suffer allergic reactions, get them to carry apis with them. Bites and stings (hyper, ledum) that are oedematous. Hives and weals. Stinging pains (like the bee). Red and hot. Better cold and worse heat.
ARG-NIT (silver nitrate) Anticipatory anxiety with diarrhoea. Impulsive hurried people. Stage fright, driving test (gels). Fear of failure when giving talk - this is justified as they rush and mess things up. Fear of flying (acon). Big action on the vocal cords where the voice is lost through overuse (rhus-t). Love sweets. ++ flatulence and belching. Worse heat.
ARNICA (arnica plant) No home should be without this remedy. No. 1 for shock, accidents, trauma, whiplash. . Over-exertion (kali-p), after the first game of tennis, moving house. Insomnia after overwork. Best remedy after labour and post-op where it helps with pain relief. Use cream externally also. DO NOT USE ON BROKEN SKIN π erythema.. Hypercal cream is safe on broken skin.
ARSENICUM (ARSENIC) No. 1 for food poisoning. Diarrhoea and vomiting. Very restless and anxious. The 'racehorse' remedy - highly strung. Terror of being alone. Demanding, perfectionist. Symptoms seem out of proportion to the condition. Feel very cold, better heat and covering, except the head. Thirst for small sips.
BELLADONNA (deadly nightshade) No. 1 fever remedy. THINK BOILING HOT, RED, INFLAMED, GLASSY EYED, THROBBING PAINS. This is not a calm patient!! Can be delirious. Sunstroke. Mastitis with engorged, hot, throbbing breast. Worse touch, jarring.
BRYONIA (wild hop) No.1 for dry painful cough. In pleurisy where it hurts to breathe. Irritable and cranky. 'leave me alone'. Bear with a sore head. Pains are worse for movement, so they stay perfectly still. Headaches where it hurts to move the eyes. Dryness of the mucous membranes so quite thirsty. Better firm pressure, holding or lying on the affected area.
EUPHRASIA (eyebright) Specific action on the EYES. Hayfever with itching burning eyes. ++ watering of the eyes.
GELSEMIUM ( yellow jasmine) No. 1 'flu remedy. Weak, shaky and prostrate. Everything feels heavy. Legs feel like jelly. Anticipation remedy - for soldiers going into battle. Fear of an ordeal. Paralysed with fright. HEPAR SULPH (calcium sulphide) No. 1 for PAINFUL INFECTED WOUNDS, ABSCESSES. Bad-tempered remedy as they are hyper-sensitive to everything. Shouting at people, feel they could kill someone. Sudden onset. Breast or tooth abscess. ++ pus and pain. Better heat, worse cold and damp.
HYPERICUM (st. johns wort) No. 1 for injuries to nerves especially if from sharp instruments. After episiotomy, whiplash (arnica). THINK FINGERS, LIPS, COCCYX, NERVE-RICH AREAS. Finger trapped in a door, bites (good anti-tetanus remedy). SHOOTING PAINS.
IGNATIA (st. Ignatius bean) No. 1 for bereavement, grief, or unbearable disappointment. Like a leaf blown in the wind, hysterical. + sighing. Spasms as in hiccups which won't stop.
KALI-BICH (bi-chromate of potash) No. 1 for painful SINUSES. Pain is felt in a single spot. Become ill after getting chilled. Thick stringy mucus from nose.
KALI-PHOS (potassium phosphate) No.1 for mental exhaustion after overwork ie studying or a long labour (arnica). Feel weary and apathetic. Well indicated if insomnia originates from overwork.
LYCOPODIUM (club moss) Anxiety due to low self-confidence. Put up a good front but feel weak underneath. Terrifed of public speaking but perform well. Charming but bossy. Sweet tooth. ++ wind & bloating. Symptoms right-side of body, worse 4-8pm. Better warm drinks.
MERCURY (mercury) No.1 for PAINFUL MOUTH ULCERS. Ear and throat infections where there is a lot of pain, pus and blood. Pains shoot into the ear. SMELLY DISCHARGES, BREATH, SWEAT. 'living thermometer'. Can't tolerate cold or heat. Moody also, and bad-tempered. ++ salivation. Thirsty, worse at night.
NATRUM-MUR (salt) No. 1 for cold sores on the lips. Cracking centre of lower lip and corners of the mouth. The English remedy - stiff upper lip. Easily hurt but keep feelings inside. Hate consolation and sympathy. Hayfever with discharge like egg-white, streaming sore nose which drips like a tap. Worse heat of the sun, love salty food.
NUX-VOMICA (poison nut) No. 1 HANGOVER remedy. Badtempered, irritable, snappy, tense. Work and play hard. Salesman type. Oversensitive to cold draughts. 'sex, drugs and rock'n roll'. Overindulgence π gastro-intestinal disturbances ie constipation, vomiting. Better heat, worse waking where they feel unrefreshed.
PULSATILLA ( anemone) No.1 children's remedy where they are clingy, tearful and moody. Changeable symptoms. Hate heat and stuffy rooms, want company. Earaches where they have to be carried around constantly. Thick green discharges. Teething. Thirstless. Hormonal remedy - baby blues, menopause where they are tearful, sensitive, hate being stuffed up.
RHUS TOX (poison ivy) No.1 for SPRAINS and STRAINS. OVERUSE of a part - voice in singers, people who play an instrument. ARTHRITIS. Stiffness first moving, then limbers up. Restlessness when sitting a long time. Worse damp and cold ie camping. Itchy chickenpox spots. Stiff neck. RSI (ruta) Builders often need this and ruta.
RUTA (rue) No.1 for tendons and periosteum (bone coverings), particularly shins and blows to the eye. RSI (rhus-t). Torn shoulders, whiplash. After injuries, give Arnica qds for 2 days, then follow with rhus-tox and ruta tds for several days
SEPIA (cuttlefish) No. 1 menstrual and menopausal remedy along with pulsatilla. Where puls is tearful, sepia is irritable, bad tempered, fault-finding and rude. Husband bears the brunt of her displeasure. Exhausted and worn out. Much better vigorous exercise like dancing, digging the garden or jogging. Keynote is SLUGGISHNESS.
SILICA (flint) No.1 for expelling FOREIGN BODIES and SPLINTERS. beware of using if you have a pacemaker, grommets or metal pins in situ. SLOW ONSET of colds and infections. Everything slow to heal. Timid, don't like new situations. Sweaty palms, feet and head. Sweat smelly and can rot the socks. Cold and worse cold and damp. Constipated.
SULPHUR (sulphur) Menopausal flushes where they are worse night, heat (stick feet out of bed to cool off). Love discussing their theories. Benevolent people. Love sweets, spicy, fried food. One of the 'smelly' remedies - discharges, sweat, stools offensive,
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Injuries Hormonal Infections, colds, coughs Fear & Anxiety Allergies & Hay Fever Arnica 30 Trauma, shock, bruising, post-op, dental workOver-exertion HypericumNerve injuries to fingers, lips, coccyx, episiotomy. Whiplash, bites, dental extraction, anti-tetanusRhus-toxSprains and strains. overuse of a part. Repetitive strain.Stiffness better movementRutaDamage to tendons & periosteum. Torn shoulders, whiplash Sprained ankles - Arnica first, then ruta and rhus-toxSilicaSplinters and foreign bodies. (BEWARE pacemakers, metal pins, grommets) Pulsatilla Baby blues, menopausal flushes where they are tearful, fearful, clingy, sensitive. Worse heat and stuffy rooms.Sepia PMT, menopause. Angry, rude irritable. Worn out. Better for exercise (once they get going)SulphurHot sweats, worse night. Indicated if taking much medication.Love sweets & spicy food AconiteFirst stage of a cold. Croup BelladonnaHigh fevers, dilated pupils, delirious.BryoniaDry painful cough.Gelsemium'Flu, weak, heavy.Hepar sulphPainful, infected wounds and abscesses. Hypersensitive & chilly.Kali-bichInfected sinuses. MercuryPainful mouth ulcers, ear and throat infectionSmellyNat-murCold sores on lips. Introverted.SilicaSlow onset of colds and infections. Wounds slow to heal. Chilly, sweaty. AconiteFear of flying, panic attacks, after fright.Arg-nitFear of public speaking, driving test, flying, hurried.ArsenicumRestless, anxious when ill. Fear when alone. Fastidious.GelsemiumFear of an ordeal, paralysed with frightIgnatiaBereavement, disappointment, hysterical.LycopodiumFear of failure, no confidenceNat-murSilent sadness'leave me beNux-vomicaHangovers, irritable, sensitivePulsatillaChangeable, clingy, tearful ApisAllergic swelling, hives, worse heat, stingingArsenicumHayfever with asthmaEuphrasiaItching, sore burning, watery eyesNat-murNose drippingSore, eyes wateringNux-vomicaStuffed-up nose outside and at night. Asthmatic breathing PulsatillaSneezing worse inside. evening, Stuffed-up nose runs more morning READING HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC 0118 9416363 For FREE ADVICE please phone Reading Homeopathic Clinic on O118 9416363. (Always leave a message)
What conditions you can advise on · Minor to moderate injuries, bites, cuts and stings. · Coughs, colds and 'flu · Hayfever (acute symptoms) and minor allergic reactions · Minor infections · Fears of flying, exams, minor panic attacks
When to refer to professional homeopath/GP · If symptoms are not resolving after 6 doses of a remedy. · Chronic hayfever must be treated over the winter months. Acute remedies will only alleviate symptoms temporarily · Severe symptoms, longstanding tiredness, when taking a lot of medication, depression
DOSAGE
This depends on the severity of the condition.
· For accidents and injuries, take 2 tablets every 1-2 hours for pain relief. Otherwise, take 3-4 times daily. · IF THERE IS NO CHANGE AFTER 6 DOSES OF THE REMEDY, STOP AND SEEK FURTHER HELP. · Tablets are sucked under the tongue for 30 seconds, then chewed and swallowed. · If possible avoid anything in the mouth for 10 minutes before and after the remedy. · If symptoms improve, stop and wait. Restart if they return.