homeopathy remedy
Although there are considered to be over 1000 remedies only approximately 50 are available over the counter. The following is a list of some of the most common homeopathic remedies.


Remedy

Symptoms indicating Suitability

Notes


Aconite

(pronounced Ackonite)
6C | 30C

Symptoms are sudden, violent brief - anxiety, fear, restlessness, grief - high temperature with great thirst - Insomnia

 

Actaea rac.

6C | 30C

Headaches; neuralgia; painful muscles and/or shooting pains; depression; menopause

 

Allium cepa

(pronounced Ackonite)
6C

Common cold, with much sneezing and watering of eyes; hayfever; hacking cough in cold air

 

Apis mel
6C | 30C

Insect stings. Burning, stinging pains. Cystitis. Swelling of lower eyelids. Absence of thirst

 

Argent nit
6C | 30C

Colic. Headache. Dizziness

 

Arnica

(pronounced Aah-nicker)
6C | 30C

Use after any injury. Bruises. Sprains. Physical exhaustion. Insomnia due to over tiredness. Muscles ache all over

Arnica is also a very popular herbal remedy.

Arsen alb
6C | 30C

Upset stomach. Vomiting. Diarrhoea (as from food poisoning). Cramps in calves.

 

Belladonna
6C | 30C

Brightly flushed face. Swollen joints. Vertigo. Facial neuralgia. Severe throbbing headache. Dry hacking cough. acne

 

Bellis perennis
6C

Lumbago; bruises

 

Bryonia
6C | 30C

Irritability. Dryness. Dry painful cough. Dry lips. Thirst especially for cold drinks.

 

Calc carb
6C | 30C

Cracked skin in the winter. Period pains. Itching skin. Premenstrual tension. Toothache. Vertigo. Insomnia.

 

Calc fluor
6C | 30C

Head colds with thick greenish-yellow discharge.Catarrh. Croup. Piles. Varicose veins. Toothache. Arthritis

 

Calc phos
6C | 30C

General debility associated with arthritic conditions particularly if indigestion also suffered; general debility; mental debility

 


Cantharis


6C | 30C

Burns and scalds before blisters form; cystitis; burning pain in bladder before and after passing water; sunburn

 

Carbo veg
6C | 30C

Indigestion with excessive flatulence. Mild food poisoning after eating fish. Hoarseness. Loss of voice. Tinnitus with nausea and vertigo.

 


Causticum

6C

Raw, burning sore pain with chesty cough and sore throat; hoarseness; stiff neck, rheumatism, incontinence

Chamomilla
30C

Teething; irritability and restlessness; colic; green slimey diarrhoea

 

Cina
6C

Worms; itchiness of nose and anus; nausea with white diarrhoea

 

Cocculus
6C

Travel sickness; nausea with hollow sensation in stomach; nausea during pregnancy

 

Coffea
6C

Sleeplessness due to mental activity; tension, agitation

Colocynthis
6C

Colic; stomach pains; flatulence; cramp; stitching pain

 

Cupron met
6C | 30C

Cramp in extremities; poor circulation;

 

Drosera
6C | 30C

Coughs; persistent irritating cough with retching and vomiting

 

Euphrasia
6C | 30C

Cold with watery eyes and streaming nose. Conjunctivitis. Hayfever

 

Ferrum Phos
6C

Colds; inflammation of the respiratory tract; a tonic for general debility resulting from influenza

 



Gelsemium
6C | 30C

Influenza. Sneezing. Sore throat. Symptoms of flushing, aching, trembling. Weary with heavy aching muscles. Runy nose. Vertigo.

Gelsemium is still used by professional medical herbalist but is not available over the counter.

Graphites
6C | 30C

Unhealthy skin. Eczema. Cracked finger tips. Constipation. Tinnitus. Earache. Sinus trouble. Dandruff

 

Hamamelis
6C | 30C

Varicose veins; piles; chilblains; bruises

 

Hepar sulph
6C | 30C

Skin highly sensitive. Eczema. Acne. Croup. Earache. Tonsillitis

 

Hypericum
6C | 30C

Painful cuts and wounds. Lacerated wounds involving nerve endings. Abscesses. Headaches with a floating sensation as a result of a fall

Hypericum is also known as St John's Wort.

Ignatia
6C | 30C

Fright. Prolonged grief. Piles. Sore throat. Croup. Piercing headache.Insomnia

 

Ipecac
6C | 30C

Any illness where there is nausea or sickness. Travel sickness. Bronchitis

 

Kali bich
6C | 30C

Complaints brought on by a change to hot weather. Catarrh with stringy discharge. Sinus trouble. Migraine. Hard cough. Nasal congestion.

 

Kali phos
6C | 30C

Mental tiredness from overwork. Nervous exhaustion. Nervous indigestion. Loss of voice. Hoarseness. Giddiness from exhaustion and weakness

 

Lachesis
6C

Hot flushes and depression in menopause; menstrual pain relieved by flow

 

Ledum
6C

Puncture wounds from sharp pointed objects; muscle pains after stings, puncture wounds and injections, insect bites

 

Lycopdium
6C | 30C

Irritability. Fear of failure. Cystitis. Period pain. Premenstrual tension. Gout. Hiccough with acidity.

 

Merc sol
6C | 30C

Feverish head cold. Sore throat with excessive saliva. Thrush (mouth). Mouth ulcers. Thirst. Toothache. Earache.

 

Mixed Pollen
30C

Hayfever when triggered by pollen

 

Nat mur
6C | 30C

Sneezy cold. Runny nose. Eczema. Thrush (mouth). Vertigo. Premenstrual tension. Housemaid's knee

 

Nux vom
6C | 30C

For over indulgence in food and alcohol. Itching piles. Stuffy colds. Vertigo. Constipation. Raw throat

 



Phosphorous
6C | 30C

Bronchitis; dry cough; hypersensitivity; night sweats

 

Phytolacca
6C | 30C

Mastitis, ulceration of the mouth & throat; sore throat, stiff neck and inability to swallow; shooting pains like electric shocks

 

Pulsatilla
6C | 30C

Premenstrual tension. Catarrh. Styes. Menopause. Cystitis. Acne. Tinnitus

 

Rhus tox
6C | 30C

Rheumatic aches and pains. Over-exertion. Pain in ligaments. Shingles. Tickling cough

 

Ruta grav
6C | 30C

Injuries to bones. Fractures, dislocations. Sprains of wrists and ankles. Eye strain. Synovitis. Urticaria

 

Sepia
6C | 30C

Premenstrual tension. Periods suppressed or delayed. Menopause. Hot sweats. Dandruff. Wash-day hands

 

Silicea
6C | 30C

Physical and mental debility due to exertion. Boils, abscesses, acne. Bunions. Chronic headaches. Sinus trouble

 

Sulphur
6C | 30C

Unhealthy looking skin. Tendency to skin disease. Itching skin. Eczema Acne Burning and itching piles. Insomnia Tinnitus Lack of energy

 

Symphytum
6C | 30C

Bone fractures; bone injuries; rheumatic and arthritic conditions resulting from broken bones

 

Thuja
6C | 30C

Warty growths. Styes. Pain which may be accompanied by the frequent passing of water. Morning headaches

Thuja herbal tincture is used for its anti-viral properties to treat warts.

Urtica urens
6C

Urticaria; stinging burns and scaulds; itchy blotches on skin

 



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