Homeopathy By Remedy

We suggest seeking guidance from some of the excellent reference books and websites that are generally available if you wish to know more about homeopathy. To assist in accessing those resources a list of brief descriptions of UK homeopathic practitioners common uses of traditional homeopathic remedies based on Traditional Use Only for a number of the milder conditions is listed below. Additionally we recommend contacting NHS24 or your Doctor before proceeding on a course of self-treatment to ensure this is suitable for your circumstances.

View homeopathic remedies by ailment.

Homeopathic Remedy	Traditional Use by Homeopaths in UK based on Traditional Use Only	Notes
Aconite	Symptoms are sudden, violent brief – anxiety, fear, restlessness, grief. High temperature with great thirst. Insomnia.
Apis mel	Insect stings. Burning, stinging pains. Swelling of lower eyelids. Absence of thirst.
Argent nit	Colic. Headache. Dizziness.
Arnica	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	Upset stomach. Vomiting. Diarrhoea (as from food poisoning). Cramps in calves.
Belladonna	Brightly flushed face. Swollen joints. Vertigo. Facial neuralgia. Severe throbbing headache. Dry hacking cough. Acne.
Bryonia	Irritability. Dryness. Dry painful cough. Dry lips. Thirst – especially for cold drinks.
Calc carb	Cracked skin in the winter. Period pains. Itching skin. Premenstrual tension. Toothache. Vertigo. Insomnia.
Calc fluor	Head colds with thick greenish-yellow discharge. Catarrh. Croup. Toothache.
Cantharis	Burns and scalds before blisters form; sunburn.
Carbo veg	Indigestion with excessive flatulence. Hoarseness. Loss of voice. Tinnitus with nausea and vertigo.
Chamomilla	Teething. Irritability and restlessness. Colic. Green slimy diarrhea.
Cocculus	Travel sickness. Nausea with hollow sensation in stomach. Nausea during pregnancy.
Colocynthis	Colic. Stomach pains. Flatulence. Cramp. Stitching pain.
Euphrasia	Cold with watery eyes and streaming nose. Hayfever.
Gelsemium	Influenza. Sneezing. Sore throat. Symptoms of flushing, aching, trembling. Weary with heavy aching muscles. Runny nose. Vertigo.	Gelsemium is still used in herb form by professional medical herbalist but is only available over the counter in homeopathic form.
Graphites	Unhealthy skin. Cracked finger tips. Constipation. Tinnitus. Earache. Sinus trouble. Dandruff
Hepar sulph	Skin highly sensitive. Acne. Croup. Earache.
Hypericum	Painful cuts and wounds. Lacerated wounds involving nerve endings. AFTER SEEING A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.	Hypericum is also known as St John’s Wort.
Ignatia	Fright. Prolonged grief. Sore throat. Piercing headache. Insomnia.
Kali phos	Mental tiredness from overwork. Nervous exhaustion. Nervous indigestion. Loss of voice. Hoarseness. Giddiness from exhaustion and weakness.
Lycopdium	Irritability. Fear of failure. Period pain. Premenstrual tension. Hiccough with acidity.
Mixed Pollen	Hayfever when triggered by pollen.
Nat mur	Sneezy cold. Runny nose. Vertigo. Premenstrual tension. Housemaid’s knee.
Nux vom	For over indulgence in food and alcohol. Itching piles. Stuffy colds. Vertigo. Constipation. Raw throat.
Phosphorous	Dry cough. Hypersensitivity. Night sweats.
Pulsatilla	Premenstrual tension. Catarrh. Styes. Menopause. Acne. Tinnitus.
Rhus tox	Rheumatic aches and pains. Over-exertion. Pain in ligaments. Tickling cough.
Ruta grav	Injuries to bones. Fractures, dislocations. Sprains of wrists and ankles. Eye strain. Urticaria (Hives).
Silica	Physical and mental debility due to exertion. Boils, abscesses, acne. Bunions. Chronic headaches. Sinus trouble.
Sulphur	Unhealthy looking skin. Tendency to skin disease. Itching skin. Acne. Insomnia. Tinnitus. Lack of energy.
Thuja	Warty growths. Morning headaches.	Thuja herbal tincture is used for its anti-viral properties to treat warts and can be prescribed by a qualified medical herbalist.

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