Homeopathy for first aid
Homeopathy is a gentle alternative medical therapy which is safe for all
ages, including babies, pregnant Mums & the elderly. It can be used
alongside conventional treatments. Remedies can be bought without prescription.
They should be stored away from strong smells and when taken in tablet form, are
sucked so that they dissolve on the tongue, ideally in between meals.
If symptoms are worsening always speak to your doctor.
- SHOCK / FRIGHT with great fear
- (eg injury, rapid onset of croup, asthma, panic attacks)
Aconite - eg 30c tablet every 10min
- BRUISES / SPRAINS / BLEEDING
- (also dental treatment / after surgery / after childbirth -episiostomy wound)
Arnica - eg 30c initially every 30-60 minutes, later three times a day until
improvement.
- CUT WOUNDS
- (eg after operation)
Staphasagria - eg 30c three times a day
- BURNS
- (including burning pains of urinary tract infections)
Cantharis - eg 30c four times a day.
- PUNCTURE WOUNDS / INSECT BITES
- (eg nail in foot, thorn)
Ledum -eg 30c hourly initially
- BEE STINGS
- Apis - eg 30c every 15mins initially, then 2 hourly until improvement
- WASP STINGS
- Vespa vulgaris - eg 30c every 15min initially, then 2hourly until improvement
- NETTLE STINGS / HIVES / URTICARIAL SKIN REACTIONS ("Hives" or prickly heat)
- Urtica urens - eg 30c four times a day until improvement
- TEETHING
- (child is irritable/cross; wants to be carried; may have diarrhoea or one flushed cheek)
Chamomilla - eg 30c tablet crushed on spoon with few drops water every 30min initially
- COLIC
- (Generally angry or frustrated; distended abdomen with relief passing wind; better for pressure on tummy or doubling up)
Colocynth -eg 30c every 30min initially
- CHICKENPOX / SHINGLES / HERPES
- Rhus tox - eg 30c four times a day until improvement
- CRAMPS
- Cuprum met - eg 30c at night or as required
Creams for external application
- ARNICA CREAM eg apply up to four times a day
Indications: bruises, sprains -initial swelling (usually first 24 hours)
- CALENDULA CREAM eg apply up to three times a day
Indications: cuts, lacerations, abrasions, burns, nappy rash, bed sores
- HYPERCAL CREAM eg apply up to three times a day
Indications: As for calendula cream but especially where wounds involve NERVE
INJURIES eg cut finger tips, painful animal/ insect bites; puncture wounds,
thorns, nails. Post operative lacerations.
Further reading
Lockie Family Guide to Homeopathy
Pinkus Ainsworths Remedy Prescriber
Clover Homeopathic First Aid
Other information:
The Homeopathic Trust
15 Clerkenwell Close
London ECIR OAA
Tel 020 7566 7800
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