Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic Remedies For First Aid For First Aid Dr. M. Ahmed Dr. M. Ahmed M.Sc.( D.U.), M.Sc. (P.U. Pak.) M.Sc.( D.U.), M.Sc. (P.U. Pak.) D.H.M.S. (Dhaka),E.O.R.D. (India) D.H.M.S. (Dhaka),E.O.R.D. (India) R.C.E.P.T. (Japan) R.C.E.P.T. (Japan) Vice – Chairman Vice – Chairman (Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies in Homeopathy (BCASH (Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies in Homeopathy (BCASH) Country Representative Country Representative World Homeopathic Awareness Organization (WHAO) World Homeopathic Awareness Organization (WHAO) Board Member Board Member Bangladesh Homeopathy Board, Govt. of Bangladesh Bangladesh Homeopathy Board, Govt. of Bangladesh Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Web: www.doctorsofbangladesh.com/drmahmed Web: www.doctorsofbangladesh.com/drmahmed Skype ID: drmahmed Skype ID: drmahmed
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Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic Remedies For First AidFor First Aid
Dr. M. AhmedDr. M. AhmedM.Sc.( D.U.), M.Sc. (P.U. Pak.)M.Sc.( D.U.), M.Sc. (P.U. Pak.)D.H.M.S. (Dhaka),E.O.R.D. (India) D.H.M.S. (Dhaka),E.O.R.D. (India) R.C.E.P.T. (Japan)R.C.E.P.T. (Japan)
Vice – ChairmanVice – Chairman(Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies in Homeopathy (BCASH(Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies in Homeopathy (BCASH))
What do We mean by What do We mean by First Aid?First Aid?
FFirst aid is the administration of emergency irst aid is the administration of emergency assistance to individuals who have been assistance to individuals who have been injured. injured.
Homeopathic remedies are fast to act in these Homeopathic remedies are fast to act in these conditions. conditions.
Homeopathic medicines are helpful in Homeopathic medicines are helpful in preventing infection, pain relief and bleeding preventing infection, pain relief and bleeding control. control.
They act best in burns, nerve pains, fast healing They act best in burns, nerve pains, fast healing of cuts and for fracture of bones. of cuts and for fracture of bones.
They are usually very effective in reducing the They are usually very effective in reducing the pain of injury and speeding the healing process. pain of injury and speeding the healing process.
Homeopathy in Sports MedicineHomeopathy in Sports Medicine
Conditions of First Aid Conditions of First Aid Treatment in Sports and Treatment in Sports and
other Injuriesother Injuries PUNCTURE WOUNDSPUNCTURE WOUNDS FALLS, BRUISESFALLS, BRUISES
SCRAPES, CUTSSCRAPES, CUTS WOUNDS TO THE EYEWOUNDS TO THE EYE SPRAINSSPRAINS
Arnica is the Homeopathic aspirin. It is the first remedy to think Arnica is the Homeopathic aspirin. It is the first remedy to think of in any injury, because is treats pain and shock. If the accident of in any injury, because is treats pain and shock. If the accident is particularly severe, Aconite may be indicated also to treat the is particularly severe, Aconite may be indicated also to treat the shock or fear associated with the injury, before Arnica is given. shock or fear associated with the injury, before Arnica is given.
Arnica is also known as the sportsman's remedy because of its Arnica is also known as the sportsman's remedy because of its usefulness in treating pain associated with muscle strain. usefulness in treating pain associated with muscle strain.
For bumps and bruises, Arnica ointments are available in For bumps and bruises, Arnica ointments are available in pharmacies and they can be used directly on the spot. It is useful pharmacies and they can be used directly on the spot. It is useful to take Arnica internally as well, to promote healing. to take Arnica internally as well, to promote healing.
If the spot bruised, hit or crushed is in a nerverich area, (like If the spot bruised, hit or crushed is in a nerverich area, (like fingers, toes, mouth or anus) Hypericum should be used, fingers, toes, mouth or anus) Hypericum should be used, especially if the pain is throbbing and radiating. Hypericum is especially if the pain is throbbing and radiating. Hypericum is often indicated for a fall on the spine or coccyx. often indicated for a fall on the spine or coccyx.
Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).
When the head has been injured and headaches persist, Natrum When the head has been injured and headaches persist, Natrum sulphuricum should be thought of.sulphuricum should be thought of.
Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve pain, Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy for injuries diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over exertion. It removes to muscles, and also when there is pain from over exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic conditions and works bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received even years previously.well for mechanical injuries received even years previously.
Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).
Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for trauma when Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for trauma when there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touch or pressure. there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touch or pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, sore muscles, and It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep bruises within the first hours after a fracture. For deep bruises
For falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open woundsFor falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open wounds Common conditions for use:Common conditions for use: Shock or trauma of injury, surgical shock, Shock or trauma of injury, surgical shock,
muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and contusions. muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it has been beaten, Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it has been beaten, before and after surgery. before and after surgery. Dosage and application:Dosage and application: Arnica 1M is very Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain damage. In other injuries, useful in head injuries and prevents brain damage. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is good. Arnica external Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is good. Arnica external applications are also available.applications are also available.
FALLS, BRUISESFALLS, BRUISES
Arnica is the first remedy to think of in any injury, because is treats Arnica is the first remedy to think of in any injury, because is treats pain and shock. If the accident is particularly severe, Aconite may pain and shock. If the accident is particularly severe, Aconite may be indicated also to treat the shock or fear associated with the be indicated also to treat the shock or fear associated with the injury, before Arnica is given. injury, before Arnica is given.
Arnica is also known as the sportsman's remedy because of its Arnica is also known as the sportsman's remedy because of its usefulness in treating pain associated with muscle strain. usefulness in treating pain associated with muscle strain.
For bumps and bruises, Arnica in the form of ointments hey can be For bumps and bruises, Arnica in the form of ointments hey can be used directly on the spot. It is useful to take Arnica internally as used directly on the spot. It is useful to take Arnica internally as well, to promote healing. well, to promote healing.
Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received septic conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received even years previously.even years previously.
Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).
Arnica Arnica montanamontana is the single most important remedy for is the single most important remedy for trauma when there is marked soreness and tenderness trauma when there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touchespecially to touch
or pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, or pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep bruises bruises
For falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open woundsFor falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open wounds Common conditions for use:Common conditions for use: Shock or trauma of injury, surgical shock, Shock or trauma of injury, surgical shock,
muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it has been beaten, before and after surgery. has been beaten, before and after surgery. Dosage and application:Dosage and application: Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain damage. Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain damage. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is good. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is good. Arnica external applications are also available.Arnica external applications are also available.
If the spot bruised, hit or crushed is in a nerverich area, (like fingers, If the spot bruised, hit or crushed is in a nerverich area, (like fingers, toes, mouth or anus) Hypericum should be used, especially if the pain toes, mouth or anus) Hypericum should be used, especially if the pain is throbbing and radiating. Hypericum is often indicated for a fall on is throbbing and radiating. Hypericum is often indicated for a fall on the spine or coccyx. the spine or coccyx.
When the head has been injured and headaches persist, Natrum When the head has been injured and headaches persist, Natrum sulphuricum should be thought of.sulphuricum should be thought of.
Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received even conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received even years previously.years previously.
Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).
Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for trauma when Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for trauma when there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touch or there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touch or pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep bruises bruises
For falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open woundsFor falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open wounds Common conditions for use:Common conditions for use: Shock or trauma of injury, surgical Shock or trauma of injury, surgical
shock, muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and shock, muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it has been beaten, before and after surgery. has been beaten, before and after surgery. Dosage and application:Dosage and application: Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain damage. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is damage. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is good. Arnica external applications are also available.good. Arnica external applications are also available.
Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock, relieve pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a great remedy for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over for injuries to muscles, and also when there is pain from over exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic exertion. It removes bad effects of shock from injury, prevents septic conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received even conditions and works well for mechanical injuries received even years previously.years previously.
Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery ( before and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).
Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for trauma when Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for trauma when there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touch or there is marked soreness and tenderness especially to touch or pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, pressure. It is useful for any trauma including bruises, black eyes, sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep sore muscles, and within the first hours after a fracture. For deep bruises bruises
For falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open woundsFor falls, bruising, bumps, - not to used on open wounds Common conditions for use:Common conditions for use: Shock or trauma of injury, surgical Shock or trauma of injury, surgical
shock, muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and shock, muscle injuries, pains due to over exertion, concussions and contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it contusions. Sore, lame, bruised feeling/pain all over the body as if it has been beaten, before and after surgery. has been beaten, before and after surgery. Dosage and application:Dosage and application: Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain Arnica 1M is very useful in head injuries and prevents brain damage. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is damage. In other injuries, Arnica 30, 5 doses with 15 minutes gap is good. Arnica external applications are also available.good. Arnica external applications are also available.
SCRAPES, CUTSSCRAPES, CUTS
When the skin has been broken, Arnica ointment When the skin has been broken, Arnica ointment should not be applied. Calendula ointment is used should not be applied. Calendula ointment is used instead to promote repair of the skin. Again, Arnica instead to promote repair of the skin. Again, Arnica can be taken internally, as well as Calendula to can be taken internally, as well as Calendula to promote the body's healing capacity. promote the body's healing capacity.
If the cut is made with a sharp knife, or if it is deep, If the cut is made with a sharp knife, or if it is deep, Staphysagria is a good remedy to prevent scarring. Staphysagria is a good remedy to prevent scarring.
Calendula mother tincture can be put in bath water to Calendula mother tincture can be put in bath water to help heal cuts in hard to reach areas. You can soak a help heal cuts in hard to reach areas. You can soak a wound this way or even make a spray solution to apply wound this way or even make a spray solution to apply to wounds. to wounds.
Hypericum should again be though of for fingers and Hypericum should again be though of for fingers and toes and that searing, throbbing pain associated with toes and that searing, throbbing pain associated with such wounds.such wounds.
PUNCTURE WOUNDSPUNCTURE WOUNDS
Ledum is the #1 remedy for puncture Ledum is the #1 remedy for puncture wounds and is usually given first. It is wounds and is usually given first. It is considered a preventative against tetanus considered a preventative against tetanus which can result from such wounds. which can result from such wounds.
After Ledum, or if the Ledum stage was After Ledum, or if the Ledum stage was missed, Hypericum follows well and is used missed, Hypericum follows well and is used often the beginning signs of tetanus have often the beginning signs of tetanus have appeared (red streak from wound towards appeared (red streak from wound towards body and shooting pain). body and shooting pain).
Again Staphysagria can be used if the Again Staphysagria can be used if the puncture is quite deep.puncture is quite deep.
WOUNDS TO THE EYEWOUNDS TO THE EYE
Arnica is the first remedy to use for a wound Arnica is the first remedy to use for a wound to the eye, especially if the eyeball is injured to the eye, especially if the eyeball is injured or if the soft tissue around the eye is bruised. or if the soft tissue around the eye is bruised.
Aconite is also used for injury to the eye, Aconite is also used for injury to the eye, especially is a foreign object is imbedded especially is a foreign object is imbedded there and the patient is fearful. there and the patient is fearful.
For blunt injury to the eye which causes For blunt injury to the eye which causes headaches, symphytum is the remedy of headaches, symphytum is the remedy of choice and can even heal longlasting, chronic choice and can even heal longlasting, chronic ailments following a blow to the eye. ailments following a blow to the eye.
Ruta is a good remedy for acute eye strain.Ruta is a good remedy for acute eye strain.
SPRAINSSPRAINS
Arnica is again the first remedy to consider in cases of Arnica is again the first remedy to consider in cases of sprain, externally and internally, as it alleviates pain and sprain, externally and internally, as it alleviates pain and causes the reabsorption of blood which accumulates in causes the reabsorption of blood which accumulates in the soft tissues when blood vessels are broken in an the soft tissues when blood vessels are broken in an accident. accident.
The second remedy to consider for sprains is Ruta The second remedy to consider for sprains is Ruta gravoelens. It is used to treat injury to connective tissue, gravoelens. It is used to treat injury to connective tissue, tendons and periosteum which are characterized by tendons and periosteum which are characterized by stiffness. stiffness.
For less severe sprains which leave a sensation of For less severe sprains which leave a sensation of stiffness on first motion, Rhus tox. is the primary stiffness on first motion, Rhus tox. is the primary remedy. Rhus will continue the healing after Arnica has remedy. Rhus will continue the healing after Arnica has been used to reduce the swelling of an injury. been used to reduce the swelling of an injury.
Bryonia is used when the former remedies cannot Bryonia is used when the former remedies cannot completely heal a sprain and the injury is worse from completely heal a sprain and the injury is worse from any motion. any motion.
FRACTURESFRACTURES
Again with any accident Arnica is given first for pain Again with any accident Arnica is given first for pain and swelling, Aconite as well if the patient is very and swelling, Aconite as well if the patient is very frightened, which can often be the case with a fracture. frightened, which can often be the case with a fracture.
When a fracture is suspected, this must first be verified When a fracture is suspected, this must first be verified by XRay. Once the fracture is set, Symphytum is the by XRay. Once the fracture is set, Symphytum is the remedy to repair the fracture.. Bryonia is used for remedy to repair the fracture.. Bryonia is used for fractured ribs and should be considered if a fracture fractured ribs and should be considered if a fracture remains painful after administering other remedies. remains painful after administering other remedies. Calc. phos. can also be used in slowhealing fractures. Calc. phos. can also be used in slowhealing fractures.
Ruta is used more for injuries to the periosteum and to Ruta is used more for injuries to the periosteum and to the knee, shin, or elbow. Ruta can be taken before and the knee, shin, or elbow. Ruta can be taken before and after XRays to minimize sideeffects.after XRays to minimize sideeffects.
BITES, STINGSBITES, STINGS
Bee stings are treated with Apis (redness, burning, swelling, Bee stings are treated with Apis (redness, burning, swelling, sticking pains) as well as for allergic reactions, hives, with the sticking pains) as well as for allergic reactions, hives, with the same characteristics. same characteristics.
Ledum is used to treat mosquito, black fly, and sand flea Ledum is used to treat mosquito, black fly, and sand flea bites. It can be taken internally at 200C or as an ointment bites. It can be taken internally at 200C or as an ointment externally to relieve itching. externally to relieve itching.
Arnica is used more to treat wasp stings. Arnica is used more to treat wasp stings. Hypericum is used to treat more painful bites such as those of Hypericum is used to treat more painful bites such as those of
moose flies or deer flies, which remove a chunk of skin moose flies or deer flies, which remove a chunk of skin The bites of snakes or other animals are usually treated like The bites of snakes or other animals are usually treated like
puncture wounds. puncture wounds. Staphysagria is also used for insect bites which itch Staphysagria is also used for insect bites which itch
excessively and create large welts. It can be taken excessively and create large welts. It can be taken preventively to reduce the number of bites when you know preventively to reduce the number of bites when you know that you will be exposed.that you will be exposed.
IMBEDDED OBJECTS, BOILSIMBEDDED OBJECTS, BOILS
Silicea is the primary remedy for ejecting splinters Silicea is the primary remedy for ejecting splinters or any foreign object trapped under the skin. If or any foreign object trapped under the skin. If Silicea is not successful, and the splinter is very Silicea is not successful, and the splinter is very sensitive, Hepar sulph 30 will do the job. sensitive, Hepar sulph 30 will do the job.
For boils, Belladonna can be given before pus forms, For boils, Belladonna can be given before pus forms, when the boil is very red, hot, painful and shiny. when the boil is very red, hot, painful and shiny.
When a boil is extremely sensitive and feels like When a boil is extremely sensitive and feels like there is a stick under the skin, Hepar sulph. Is again there is a stick under the skin, Hepar sulph. Is again useful. Silica can be used acutely or constitutionally useful. Silica can be used acutely or constitutionally to treat boils which develop from every little injury. to treat boils which develop from every little injury.
When a child develops crop of angry-looking boils, When a child develops crop of angry-looking boils, especially on the buttocks, Sulphur is often the especially on the buttocks, Sulphur is often the remedy.remedy.
BURNS, SCALDINGBURNS, SCALDING
For minor scalding or sunburn Calendula For minor scalding or sunburn Calendula tincture or gel can be applied externally. It can tincture or gel can be applied externally. It can also help in treating scars from previous burns. A also help in treating scars from previous burns. A red hot sunburn can be relieved with Belladonna. red hot sunburn can be relieved with Belladonna.
Cantharis can be used internally or externally or Cantharis can be used internally or externally or both for more serious burns. A bad sunburn with both for more serious burns. A bad sunburn with blistering calls for Cantharis. blistering calls for Cantharis.
Causticum is used only internally for Causticum is used only internally for seconddegree burns. seconddegree burns.
Urtica urens is also a good remedy for first Urtica urens is also a good remedy for first degree burns, especially if they sting.degree burns, especially if they sting.
MEDICAL PROCEDURESMEDICAL PROCEDURES
Before a trip to the dentist, or any other medical procedure, if Before a trip to the dentist, or any other medical procedure, if
you are fearful, take Aconite 200C, you will be surprised how you are fearful, take Aconite 200C, you will be surprised how calm you can become. calm you can become.
Arnica should be taken before and after any procedure to Arnica should be taken before and after any procedure to minimize shock and help to heal bruising. minimize shock and help to heal bruising.
Hypericum should be taken after an operation in a nerverich Hypericum should be taken after an operation in a nerverich area of the body. It helps to repair traumatized nerve tissue. area of the body. It helps to repair traumatized nerve tissue.
For incisions, Staphysagria is indispensable. It is usually given For incisions, Staphysagria is indispensable. It is usually given in a single dose after an operation. It also helps to cope with in a single dose after an operation. It also helps to cope with feelings of invasion which often follow surgical intervention of feelings of invasion which often follow surgical intervention of any kind. any kind.
For the side effects of anesthetics, such as nausea, confusion For the side effects of anesthetics, such as nausea, confusion and other discomforts, Phosphorus is the choice remedy. and other discomforts, Phosphorus is the choice remedy.
For injections, either vaccinations or for local or general For injections, either vaccinations or for local or general anesthesia, Ledum can counter the shock to the system. anesthesia, Ledum can counter the shock to the system. (puncture wound)(puncture wound)
CLEANSINGCLEANSING
Nux vomica is the universal homeopathic cleanser and Nux vomica is the universal homeopathic cleanser and is usually administered in 200C potency once after a is usually administered in 200C potency once after a one-time exposure to toxic substances, such as one-time exposure to toxic substances, such as medication or obnoxious fumes, or overindulgence in medication or obnoxious fumes, or overindulgence in stimulants. If a person is more consistently exposed to stimulants. If a person is more consistently exposed to toxic substances, sometimes Nux, along with a toxic substances, sometimes Nux, along with a homeopathic dilution of the substance itself can be used homeopathic dilution of the substance itself can be used on a regular basis to counteract long-term ill-effects. on a regular basis to counteract long-term ill-effects.
When specific traumas are identified as blocking When specific traumas are identified as blocking healing, specific corresponding homeopathic remedies healing, specific corresponding homeopathic remedies can be used in sequential ascending doses to clear out can be used in sequential ascending doses to clear out the system. The ensuing reaction is termed at the system. The ensuing reaction is termed at "cleansing" or "healing" reaction."cleansing" or "healing" reaction.
EMOTIONAL REMEDIESEMOTIONAL REMEDIES
Often the most powerful blockages to healing can be longheld and unexpressed Often the most powerful blockages to healing can be longheld and unexpressed emotional traumas. It is a good idea to treat these emotions before they become a emotional traumas. It is a good idea to treat these emotions before they become a serious problem for the health of the individual. serious problem for the health of the individual.
FEARFEAR:: The first line remedy for fear is Aconite. A generalized anxiety can be treated with The first line remedy for fear is Aconite. A generalized anxiety can be treated with
Aconite 30C, whereas a more specific frightening event can be treated immediately Aconite 30C, whereas a more specific frightening event can be treated immediately with Aconite 200C even before the onset of symptoms if the severity of the fright with Aconite 200C even before the onset of symptoms if the severity of the fright warrants it. warrants it.
GRIEFGRIEF : When a person suffers a loss, of a dear friend, pet, or loved one, Ignatia is the firstaid : When a person suffers a loss, of a dear friend, pet, or loved one, Ignatia is the firstaid
remedy. Ignatia can safely be given as high as 1M, but a lower potency will do, remedy. Ignatia can safely be given as high as 1M, but a lower potency will do, although it may have to be repeated. although it may have to be repeated.
ANGERANGER: : Staphysagria is the remedy for anger and resentment and it can be used to treat both Staphysagria is the remedy for anger and resentment and it can be used to treat both
immediate and longerterm instances. If a person experiences a deep humiliation, immediate and longerterm instances. If a person experiences a deep humiliation, invasion of privacy or violation, Staphysagria can prevent that emotion from taking invasion of privacy or violation, Staphysagria can prevent that emotion from taking hold and coloring their whole perspective on life. Suppressed anger can lead to a hold and coloring their whole perspective on life. Suppressed anger can lead to a number of physical ailments, particularly targeting mainly the digestive tract and liver, number of physical ailments, particularly targeting mainly the digestive tract and liver, but can also result in tension headaches. Chamomilla is the remedy most often given to but can also result in tension headaches. Chamomilla is the remedy most often given to children when they experience stomach upset or other symptoms after a fit of anger or children when they experience stomach upset or other symptoms after a fit of anger or tantrum. Other remedies which are for symptoms following anger are Colocynthis tantrum. Other remedies which are for symptoms following anger are Colocynthis (abdominal pain, headache, neuralgia > bending double, pressure) and Nux vom. (abdominal pain, headache, neuralgia > bending double, pressure) and Nux vom. (stomach pains> warmth, warm drinks, bending backwards). (stomach pains> warmth, warm drinks, bending backwards).
DozeDoze When a single incident has brought on symptoms, When a single incident has brought on symptoms,
often a single dose will be sufficient to relieve. often a single dose will be sufficient to relieve. In all cases, follow the patient carefully, if In all cases, follow the patient carefully, if
symptoms improve then relapse or cease to symptoms improve then relapse or cease to improve, repeat dose. improve, repeat dose.
If symptoms do not improve, repertorize If symptoms do not improve, repertorize symptoms again and see whether another remedy symptoms again and see whether another remedy is needed or if you want to increase the potency. is needed or if you want to increase the potency.
If the symptoms are very intense, sometimes a If the symptoms are very intense, sometimes a lower potency will not reach them, or may have to lower potency will not reach them, or may have to be repeated very frequently to have an effect.be repeated very frequently to have an effect.
