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Common complaints and their remedies

ACCIDENTS (see BROKEN BONES, FRACTURES, INJURIES SPRAINS, STRAINS & WOUNDS)
give immediately, Arnica 30c
where there is shock or swelling alternate Arnica 30c with any other indicated remedies, repeating as often as necessary
ANXIETY
with fever, Aconite 30c or Arsenicum 30c
anticipatory, with diarrhoea, Gelsemium 30c
with paralysis or trembling, Gelsemium 30c
see also:
anticipatory, with diarrhoea, Arg nit 30c
anticipatory, Lycopodium 30c
ASSAULTS
for fear, Aconite 30c
for shock, Arnica 30c
BITES & STINGS (see SEPSIS)
red, hot, swollen, better cold applications, Apis 30c
animal bites, with shooting nerve pain, Hypericum 30c
blue, cold, puffy, better cold applications, Ledum 30c
see also:
bluish around bite, Lachesis 30c
very painful, worse touch, Staphisagria 30c
BLOOD BLISTERS
after injury, Arnica 30c
BOILS
small, numerous and sore, Arnica 30c
burning, Arsenicum 30c
hot and throbbing, Belladonna 30c
slow to heal, Silica 30c
see also:
itchy, Sulphur 30c
painful,infected, with pus, Hepar sulph 30c
if symptoms persist consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor
BREAST FEEDING DIFFICULTIES
hard, engorged, hot, red, Belladonna 30c
hard, engorged, hot, pale, worse movement, Bryonia 30c
abcess with smelly, corrosive pus, Merc viv 30c
too much milk, Pulsatilla 30c
sharp pains in left breast during feeding, Silica 30c
abcess which is very slow to heal, Silica 30c
baby vomits / has colic after breast milk, Silica 30c
see also:
if abcess with pus, extremely painful, Hepar sulph 30c
also recommended:
if milk production varies greatly, Urtica urens 30c
if sore, cracked nipples, radiating pains, Phytolacca 30c
if too little milk, Dulcamara 30c
BROKEN BONES (see FRACTURES)
before setting, Arnica 30c
worse for slightest movement, stitching pains, Bryonia 30c
also recommended:
only after setting, both Symphytum 6c, one dose nightly & Calc phos 6x, one dose mornings for 7 days
BRUISES
of soft tissue, Arnica 30c
also recommended:
Arnica cream / ointment, but only on unbroken skin
for deep tissue (e.g. contusion of breasts), Bellis perennis 30c
BURNS
for shock, Arnica 30c
if area of injury better hot applications, Arsenicum 30c
if area of injury better cold applications, Cantharis 30c
see also:
for deep burns, which are slow to heal, Kali bich 30
also recommended:
Urtica urens cream externally to soothe minor burns
for serious burns, seek immediate medical attention
CHICKENPOX
feverish and fearful, Aconite 30c
with fever and throbbing head, Belladonna 30c
if blisters pus-filled / smelly, Merc viv 30c
with cough,thirstless, clingy, Pulsatillla 30c
very itchy rash, extreme restlessness, Rhus tox 30c
see also:
rash slow to emerge, with cough Ant tart 30c
also recommended:
use Calendula Cream / Ointment or Talc externally, but wait until rash emerges fully
CHILLBLAINS
hot, itchy, worse heat, Pulsatilla 30c
dark red inflammation,worse cold, damp, Rhus tox 30c
also recommended:
worse on the feet, worse for cold, Agaricus 30c
Tamus cream / ointment externally
Calendula cream / ointment externally, if they break
COLDS
early stages, Aconite 30c
thin, watery, burning discharge, chilliness, Arsenicum 30c
with flu-like aching, thirstless, Gelsemium 30c
thick, bland, profuse discharge, thirstless Pulsatilla 30c
slow to go, Silica 30c
see also:
thick, yellow, stringy discharge, Kali bich 30c
with sneezing and dripping nose, Natrum mur 30c
COLD SORES
on lips, Rhus tox 30c
see also:
on lips,mouth, caused by sun, Natrum mur 30c
on lips, Sepia 30c
COLIC
better bending forwards, Belladonna 30c
better lying still with knees up, Bryonia 30c
in teething children, Chamomilla 30c
with fever and cramps, Nux vomica 30c
in breast or bottle-fed babies, Silica 30c
see also:
bloated above the navel, China 30c
bloated below the navel, Carbo veg 30c
better bending double, Mag phos 30c
if complaint comes on after humiliation, Staphisagria 30c
also recommended:
if better for pressure or bending double, Colocynthis 30c
if better arching backwards, Dioscorea 30c

CONSTIPATION
great dryness / thirst, sometimes with headache, Bryonia 30c
with ineffectual urging, unfinished sensation, Nux vom 30c
during pregnancy, Nux vom 30c
with “shy” stool that slips back, Silica 30c
see also:
hard, knotty stool, Lycopodium 30c
stools like sheep dung (small balls), Natrum mur 30c
if sensation of a lump, not better after stool, Sepia 30c
large dry stool, with painful straining, Sulphur 30c
COUGHS (see CROUP)
after exposure to dry, cold wind, Aconite 30c
dry cough with chest pain and headache, Bryonia 30c
dry at night, loose in the morning, Pulsatilla 30c
see also:
loud, rattling, (whooping) cough with vomiting, Ant tart 30c
with blue face, vomiting mucus, Drosera 30C
with nosebleeds,Drosera 30c or Ipecac 30c
with hoarse / sore throat, Hepar sulph 30c
with blueness, stiffness, nausea, vomiting, Ipecac 30c with ropy, sticky expectoration in the morning, Kali bich 30c
CROUP (see COUGHS)
first choice, reduces accompanying fear, Aconite 30c
see also:
attacks in the early hours, Hepar sulph 30c
on waking, with lump sensation, Lachesis 30c
also recommended:
if Aconite fails, attack is around midnight, Spongia 30c
CUTS (see WOUNDS)
CYSTITIS
burning when urinating, Apis 30c
cutting / burning before, during after urination, Cantharis 30c
burning during / after urination, worse if lying, Pulsatilla 30c
see also:
after sexual intercourse, Staphisagria 30c
if symptoms persist consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor
DENTAL TREATMENT
before if fearful, Aconite 30c
before fillings or extractions, Arnica 30c
bleeding gums, after, Arnica 30c
to treat after effects of, Arnica 30c
shooting nerve pain after, Hypericum 30c
flu or cold symptoms after mercury fillings, Merc viv 30c
see also:
for sore, cut gums, Calendula 30c or Staphisagria 30c
DIARRHOEA
with vomiting, caused by food poisoning, Arsenicum 30c
like chopped spinach, with teething, Chamomilla 30c
with anticipatory anxiety, Gelsemium 30c
see also:
with anticipatory anxiety, Arg nit 30c
for exhaustion after, China 30c
only on waking, Sulphur 30c
EARACHE (see TEETHING)
from cold, severe pain, restlessness, fear, Aconite 30c
stinging pain, worse swallowing, Apis 30c
throbbing pain, with high temperature, Belladonna 30c
unbearable pain, worse windy weather, Chamomilla 30c
after swimming, Chamomilla 30c
with smelly blood-streaked discharge, Merc viv 30c
itching inside ear, increased swallowing, Nux vomica 30c
ear red externally, Pulsatilla 30c
after measles, Pulsatilla 30c
see also:
throbbing pain in slow teethers, Calc carb 30c
stitching pain, smelly discharge,Hepar sulph 30c
stitching pain, worse left, Kali bich 30c
with sore throat, worse left side, Lachesis 30c
spasmodic, shooting pain, Mag phos 30c
if blocked with hard wax, Silica 30c
with painful noises in the ear, Sulphur 30c
EXAMINATION NERVES (see ANXIETY)
with diarrhoea / trembling / paralysis, Gelsemium 30c
see also:
with diarrhoea / hurried feeling, Arg nit 30c
better once exams begin, Lycopodium 30c

EXHAUSTION
following physical over-exertion, Arnica 30c
see also:
if after dehydration, China 30c
also recommended:
if nervous exhaustion, Kali phos 6x
EYE INFLAMMATION
upper and lower lids red and puffy, tears hot, Apis 30c
thick, yellow smelly discharge, with a cold, Pulsatilla 30c
with watering, caused by a blocked tear duct, Silica 30c
see also:
eyes red, smelly yellow discharge, Arg nit 30c
also recommended:
bathe in diluted tincture of Euphrasia or Hypercal
EYE INJURIES (see EYE INFLAMMATION)
fear after, Aconite 30c
bruising and/or shock, Arnica 30c
black eye, Ledum 30c
also recommended:
if Arnica fails and injury is to eyeball itself, Symphytum 30c
if with feelings of anger, Staphisagria 30c
EYE STRAIN
with weak vision, pains aching or burning, Ruta 30c
FOOD POISONING
particularly after meat, Arsenicum 30c
after bad fish, Pulsatilla 30c
see also:
if after shellfish, Lycopodium 30c
FLU (see COMMON COLD & GASTRIC FLU)
burning fever with chills, restless, Arsenicum 30c
feverish and irritable, lies very still, Bryonia 30c
total physical prostration with shivering, Gelsemium 30c
pains in bones, joints, chilliness, Nux Vomica 30c
aching, with restlessness, red tipped tongue, Rhus Tox 30c
see also:
pains in bones, back, legs, Ipecac 30c
also recomended:
bone pains, great thirst, Eupatorium perfoliatum 30c
FRACTURES (see BROKEN BONES)
if pain and swelling are severe, Arnica 30c
with shooting nerve pains, Hypericum 30c
if slightest movement causes severe pain, Bryonia 30c
GASTRIC FLU (see COMMON COLD & FLU)
restless, feverish and /or chilled, diarrhoea, Arsenicum 30c
mouth tastes bitter, Bryonia 30c
with chilliness and irritability, Nux vomica 30c
see also:
constant nausea, not better for vomiting, Ipecac 30c
also recommended:
with thirst before vomiting, Eupatorium perfoliatum 30c
HAEMMORHOIDS
caused by pregnancy, Nux Vomica 30c
also recommended:
if large, bleeding, Hamamelis 30c
if large, Kali Carb 30c,
with burning, especially after stool, Nit ac 30c
HANGOVERS
caused by cigarette smoke, Ignatia 30c
indigestion after too much beer, Kali bich 30c
with sick headache and /or nausea, Nux Vomica 30c
HEADACHE
from getting chilled, Aconite 30c
from shock / fright, Aconite 30c
with sudden, violent onset, Aconite 30c or Belladonna 30c
after over-excitement or exertion, Arsenicum 30c
after washing hair, Belladonna 30c
throbbing headache during period, Belladonna 30c
throbbing headache from too much sun ,Belladonna 30c
after change in the weather, Bryonia 30c
with dry cough, Bryonia 30c
with slow onset, Bryonia 30c or Gelsemium 30c
with violent pain at the back of the head, Gelsemium 30c
due to grief, Ignatia 30c
sensation as if a nail were driven into head, Ignatia 30c
in small spots,caused by sinusitus, Kali bich 30c
with a cold, Merc viv 30c or Nux vomica 30c
after too much rich food or alcohol, Nux vomica 30c
after loss of sleep, Nux vomica 30c
after eating ice-cream, Pulsatilla 30c
after change in the weather, especially to damp, Rhus tox 30c after getting wet, Rhus tox 30c
from working in artificial light, Silica 30c
from draughts, Silica 30c
from travelling, Silica 30c
see also:
if before a thunderstorm, Phosphorus 30c
with hunger before or during, Phosphorus 30c
due to grief, Natrum mur 30c
after eye-strain, Lycopodium 30c or Natrum mur 30c
from working in artificial light, Sepia 30c
also recommended:
if due to disturbed sleep patterns, Cocculus 30c
if symptoms persist consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor

HEAD INJURIES
give immediately, Arnica 30c
also recommended:
if never been well since, Natrum sulph 30c
if symptoms persist consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor
HIVES
with fever, Apis 30c
with burning, itching, stinging, Rhus tox 30c
INJURIES TO
head, Arnica 30c (see HEAD INJURIES)
muscles, Arnica 30c (see also SPRAINS)
soft tissue, Arnica 30c
coccyx, Hypericum 30c
spine, Hypericum 30c
nerve-rich areas (e.g fingers / toes), Hypericum 30c
bones, Ruta 30c (see also broken bones / fractures)
palms of hands, Ledum 30c
soles of feet, Ledum 30c
tendons / ligaments, Rhus tox 30c or Ruta 30c
shins or bones near surface, Ruta 30c
also recommended:
for breasts /deep tissue, Bellis perennis 30c
INJURIES WITH
fear, Aconite 30c
long-lasting after-effects, Arnica 30c
shock, Arnica 30c
splinters, Silica 30c
INNOCULATIONS
before, reduces local reaction, Hypericum 30c, Ledum 30c
to treat the puncture wound, Ledum 30c
shooting pains after, Hypericum 30c
any other reactions consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor
JET-LAG
for exhaustion, Arnica 30c
with sense of paralysis, Gelsemium 30c
also recommended:
for disturbed sleep patterns, Cocculus 30c
MEASLES (see EYE INFLAMMATION)
sudden on-set with burning, itchy rash, Aconite 30c
with eye inflammation, Apis 30c or Pulsatilla 30c
bright red rash with hot dry skin, Belladonna 30c
slow onset, with headache or dry cough,Bryonia 30c
face dark red, back of head aches, drowsy, Gelsemium 30c
earache after measles, Pulsatilla 30c
see also:
with purulent discharge from eyes and / or ears, Kali bich 30c
purple rash, slow to emerge, Sulphur 30c
also recommended:
burning tears, photophobia, Euphrasia 30c or bathe in
diluted tincture
MENSTRUAL PROBLEMS
late / scanty after a fright or becoming chilled, Aconite 30c
hot, heavy blood loss, Belladonna 30c
period late after getting feet wet, Pulsatilla 30c
nausea and faintness with period pains, Nux vomica 30c
see also:
constant nausea before and during period, Ipecac 30c
pains worse before period starts, Lachesis 30c
cramping pains, Mag phos 30c
headaches before / during period, Natrum mur 30c
bearing down pains, Sepia 30c
MOUTH ULCERS
caused by burn from hot food, Cantharis 30c
painful, increased saliva, offensive breath, Merc viv 30c
also recommended:
if on the tongue, Nit ac 30c
MUMPS
with fever, restlessness and anxiety, Aconite 30c
with high fever, painful hot parotids, Belladonna 30c
hard, enlarged glands, worse on right, Merc Viv 30c
if breasts, ovaries or testicles are affected, Pulsatilla 30c
swollen parotids, worse on left, Rhus Tox 30c
better for heat, worse for cold, Silica 30c
see also:
if breasts, ovaries or testicles are affected, Carbo Veg 30c
face red and swollen, worse left, Lachesis 30c,
moving from right to left, Lycopodium 30c
NOSEBLEEDS
after shock or injury, Arnica 30c
see also:
with cough, Ipecac 30c

PREGNANCY / LABOUR PAINS
with fear that she will die in childbirth, Aconite 30c
intolerable, infuriating, Chamomilla 30c
weak, with back pain, Gelsemium 30c
ineffective, with weepiness ,”Help me”, Pulsatillla 30c
also recommended:
Double Helix Childbirth Kit
full of useful remedies for before, during and after labour.
POST-NATAL CARE
of baby,
(if baby is breast-fed mother may take the remedy, if
not hold pill inside baby’s lower lip until it takes effect)
shock, after fast violent birth, Aconite 30c
retention of urine, Aconite 30c
blocked tear duct, Silica 30c
see also:
in cases of apparent asphixia, Ant tart 30c or Carbo veg 30c
also recommended:
in cases of apparent asphixia, Laurocerasus 30c
of mother,
in all cases, for exhaution / after-effects, Arnica 30c (repeated)
disturbed sleep / after-effects of medication, Chamomilla 30c
shooting pains from / damage to perineum,Hypericum 30c
after injuries to coccyx, Hypericum 30c
see also:
for cuts,tears or grazes, Calendula 30c or bathe in tincture
exhaustion after severe blood loss, China 30c
bright red, hot, profuse bleeding, Ipecac 30c
bright red flow of blood, Phosphorus 30c
after Caesarians, (see SURGICAL OPERATIONS)
after episiotomies, Staphisagria 30c
also recommended:
after forceps deliveries / Caesarians, Bellis perennis 30c
after any deep / internal bruising, Bellis perennis 30c
SCALDS (see BURNS)
better for cold applications, Cantharis 30c
SEPSIS
if red, hot, throbbing,(to stop sepsis), Belladonna 30c
with blood-streaked, corrosive pus, Merc viv 30c
when slow to heal, Silica 30c
see also:
painful with pus, to drain in early stages, Hepar sulph 30c
SHOCK
with fearfulness, Aconite 30c
following trauma, accidents etc, Arnica 30c
from receiving (bad) news, Gelsemium 30c
emotional, Ignatia 30c
SORE THROATS
dry, red, burning, Aconite 30c
burning, stinging pains with great swelling, Apis 30c
dry, red, hot with (painful) desire to swallow, Belladonna 30c
shooting pains to right ear on swallowing, Belladonna 30c
with swollen glands, Belladonna 30c or Silica 30c
dry throat and mouth, with thirst, Bryonia 30c
slow onset, flu-like aching and weakness, Gelsemium 30c
with increased salivation and bad breath, Merc viv 30c
with hair sensation on back of tongue, Silica 30c
see also:
with lost voice due to overuse, Arg nit 30c
sensation of fish-bone / splinter / crumb, Hepar sulph 30c
ulcerated tonsils with stringy discharge, Kali bich 30c
pain worse swallowing saliva than solids, Lachesis 30c
left side first (may move to right), Lachesis 30c
right side first (may move to left), Lycopodium 30c
also recommended:
tonsils swollen, worse for hot drinks, Phytolacca 30c

SINUS PROBLEMS
inflammation of frontal sinuses, Merc viv 30c
blocked up sensation, worse in a warm room, Pulsatilla 30c
nose dry, blocked and sore, Silica 30c
see also:
pain in spots, sticky yellow-green mucus, Kali bich 30c
with headache, worse on right side, Lycopodium 30c
SPLINTERS
to ease them out, Silica 30c
SPRAINS & STRAINS
to reduce swelling, Arnica 30c
if worse for slightest movement, Bryonia 30c
worse first, yet better continued movement, Rhus tox 30c
worse lying on affected part, Ruta 30c
STAGE FRIGHT
with sense of paralysis, Gelsemium 30c
see also:
with hurried feeling, Arg nit 30c
better once performing, Lycopodium 30c
STIFF NECK
caused by draughts, lifting, Rhus tox 30c
see also:
if caused by lifting, Calc carb 30c
if symptoms persist or there is high temperature consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor
STOMACHACHE (see COLIC)
STYES (see EYE INFLAMMATION)
eye is red, the lid is painful and swolllen, Apis 30c
eye itches, lids sticky, yellow-green discharge, Pulsatilla 30c
if pus is present, (see SEPSIS)
SUNBURN
skin is dry, hot, red, throbbing, painful, Belladonna 30c
if severe, take as soon as possible, Cantharis 30c
SUNSTROKE
with fever and / or headcahe,Belladonna 30c
if symptoms much worse for movement,Bryonia 30c
also recommended:
with faintness and headache better for pressure, Glonoine 30c
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
in preparation for, Arnica 30c
to counter the after-effects of, Arnica 30c
for surgical wounds with nerve pain, Hypericum 30c
after amputations, Hypericum 30c
see also:
for surgical wounds, Calendula 30c or Staphisagria 30c
after catheters, enemas, Staphisagria 30c
for bad reaction to anaesthetic, Phosphorus 30c
for painful trapped wind after surgery, China 30c
also recommended:
if deep tissue is affected, Bellis perennis 30c
TEETHING PROBLEMS
red, hot cheeks, with restlessness, Aconite 30c
red, hot swollen cheeks, Belladonna 30c
red, hot cheek or cheeks, bad-tempered, Chamomilla 30c
with green stool, Chamomilla 30c
better cold drinks, fresh air, Pulsatilla 30c
if teething is slow, Silica 30c
see also:
if teething is slow or delayed Calc carb, 30c
if better external heat, Mag phos 30c
TRAVEL SICKNESS
better for vomiting, but finds it difficult, Nux vomica 30c
also recommended:
worse for fresh air, better lying down Cocculus 30c
with heavy head, worse for fresh air, Petroleum 30c
better for fresh air, Tabacum 30c
VACCINATIONS (see INNOCULATIONS)
VOMITING
with diarrhoea, Arsenicum 30c
caused by over-indulgence, Nux vomica 30c
in breast or bottle-fed babies, Silica 30c
see also:
with retching cough, Ant Tart 30c (see COUGHS)
after, for exhaustion caused by dehydration, China 30c
with cough, vomiting mucus, Drosera 30c (see COUGHS)
worse for coughing, Ipecac 30c (see COUGHS)
with constant nausea, not relieved by vomiting, Ipecac 30c
if approximately 15 minutes after cold drink, Phosphorus 30c
WHIPLASH
with shooting nerve pain, Hypericum 30c
deep ligament / tendon injuries, possible tearing, Ruta 30c
WOUNDS
cuts, grazes, sores, Calendula 30c
incised, clean cuts, Hypericum 30c
lacerations, Hypericum 30c
see also:
for surgical wounds, Staphisagria 30c