The essential guide for selecting homeopathic home remedies

A G I M A R Y J O S E P H

Introduction

Homeopathic Principles

Selecting the correct remedy

Selecting the correct potency

How to take your remedy

Key points for selecting the

most common homeopathic

remedies

Frequently Asked Questions

Help & Support

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Hey there, Agi Mary here. Firstly I want to

congratulate you for taking the big step to

learn homeopathy. I am sure this small guide

will help you to take more control of your

health and the health of your family.

I have been working as a homeopath for more

than 20 years. Over the past two decades, I

have helped thousands of families to live

healthy and build immunity naturally. I have

educated many families and done many

workshops across Australia about using

homeopathic remedies as natural first aid.

Introduction1.

Your number one question while reading this guide

may be “ How easy is to treat myself with

homeopathic remedies?”

Everyone can treat simple common acute conditions

by self-prescribing homeopathic medicines. If you

have attended mine or any homeopathic first aid

course /workshop, you can confidently prescribe for

minor health issues at home. The treatment of chronic

illness requires the assistance of an experienced

homeopath. In this guide I will discuss all the basic

principles of homeopathy and key points of 10 most

common homeopathic remedies. This may help you to

start using homeopathy and build confidence in using

remedies for minor first aid situations.

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Before we discuss home prescribing, let's refresh

some basics about homeopathy.

HomeopathyHomeopathy is a traditional, natural therapy

based on the nature’s law of Cure, ‘Like Cures

Like’. The truth of this law was discovered by a

German Physician Dr.Samuel Hahnemann in

1796.

Likes Cure Likes

The guiding principle of Homeopathy is stated as “let

likes cure likes." The substances which can produce

disease symptoms in a healthy person can be used to

cure the same symptoms in a sick person.

Example: Coffee and insomnia. We know that drinking

coffee can over-stimulate the nervous system and

cause insomnia. The traditional homeopathic

preparation of coffee is using to manage insomnia if

symptom matches.

Minimum Dose

Healing principle in our body needs only small stimuli

to trigger its action for healing. To produce a healing

stimulus, homeopathy uses minimum dose.

Totality of symptoms

Homeopathy takes into consideration of total

symptoms of mind, body & emotions. The whole

picture is of illness is matched with the appropriate

homeopathic remedy

2. Homeopathic Principles

Individualization

Every person has his way of thinking, expressions, likes,

dislikes, emotions, etc. In disease conditions, each person

reacts differently even if affected with the same

condition. Homeopathy is based on the individual’s

specific symptoms and personal level of health to

stimulate their healing ability.

Constitutional Remedy

Homeopathy refers to the treatment of a person as a

whole, including past and present symptom. A

constitutional remedy can correct known and unknown

health issues in your body & mind. It is also able to

balance your underlying state of health, bringing with it

greater emotional and mental clarity.

The Doctrine of Drug Proving

In Homeopathy we prescribe the medicines whose

medicinal properties are known through ‘drug proving’.

Drug proving is a systematic investigation of pathogenic

power of medicine on healthy human being of different

ages, both sexes and of various constitutions.

Potentization

Homeopathic medicines are diluted by a special

process called potentization.

Trituration – in case of insoluble substance

Succussion – in case of soluble substances

Homeopathic"potentisation" is a process in which a

substance is diluted with alcohol or distilled water and

then vigorously shaken in a process called

"succussion". Insoluble solids, such as quartz and

oyster shell, are diluted by grinding them with lactose

in a process called “Trituration”. These processes are

carried out in different scales

Decimals Scale (X): Where the ratio of drug to

vehicle i s 1:10

Centesimal Scale: (C):where the ratio of the drug to

the vehicle is 1:100

LM scal : Where the ratio of drug to vehicle

1 :50,000 and is prepared in a complex way

Homeopathic Medicine Sources.

75% is from Plant Kingdom

Whole plant, flowers, root, leaves

Calendula, Arnica, Windflower

Animal Kingdom

Examples:

Apis, the honey bee

Lachesis from venomous snakes

Lac caninum, dog milk

Mineral Kingdom

Metals-Silver,Cadmium, gold

Salts- Natrum mur, Kali mur,

Acids- Acid Sulph, Acid Phos

Healthy Tissues – Sarcodes

Thyroid, Pancreases

Diseased products – Nosodes

Influenza virus , Staphylococcus, Cancer

Imponderabilia

Drugs are prepared from universal energies.

X-ray

Homeopathy treats the person who is sick, not the

disease. Homeopathic remedy selection is very

complex; it is matching the holistic picture of the

individual with the right remedy. To get the correct

match, all the symptoms in mental, emotional &

physical level should be noted. Symptoms are the

language of a disease. Every individual has their way of

expression of their discomfort. Close observation of

all symptoms is the first step in remedy selection.

Health History Form

Please keep a pre-filled health history form for each

member of your family, so when they become sick you

can very easily find out which is normal and which is

changed in sickness. If you need our Free template for

recording health history, please email me at

agimary@gmailcom with "Case take form request " in

the subject line.

3. Selecting the correct remedy

Following points may be helpful to select correct

remedy match

1.Causation- is there any reason for this

symptom

eg. After exposure to cold, heat, injury, food,

change in weather etc.

2. Onset- Whether started suddenly or gradually

3. Location-Which area or system is affected most

4.Sensation- eg: burning pain, throbbing pain, empty

feeling in the stomach, bursting sensation in the head

etc.

5. Accompanying symptoms

6. Worse- When the symptoms worse- morning,

evening, night, after eating, before eating, by moving,

by rest, by touch, noise, pressure etc.

7, Better- When symptoms are better -eg: food,

season, motion, by cold, by warm , sleep, food, pressure

etc.

Personal peculiarities also must be noted

1. Digestion- Appetite- increased, decreased, nausea,

vomiting,

Food - Desires, aversion, intolerance, prefer warm food

or cold food,

Thirst- Normal, deceased, increased, prefer warm

drink, cold drink

2 . Bowels- constipation, diarrhoea

3. Urine- Quantity increased or decreased

4 . Sleep- sleepy, sleepless, restless sleep

5. Emotional Symptoms

Irritable, angry, sad, want to be quiet, prefers people

nearby, aversion to company, fear of disease, sensitive

4. Selecting the correct potency

The potency of a remedy is the number

of times it has been diluted.

Useful tips for selecting potency

In general: Start low, 6C or 30C

If you are not certain that you have chosen the best

remedy for your symptoms, then better you start low

potency.

Higher potencies need more accurate selection.

For more severe or sudden symptoms, the higher

potencies work better.

Repetition

General rule- If you see a striking improvement, stop

dosing. If the patient is much worse after any dose,

don’t repeat.

The higher the potency, the less often you need to dose

For acute and self-limiting complaints, take 2 pill or 5

drops of the remedy every 30 minutes to 4 hours

(30minutes for intense symptoms, 4 hours for milder

ones).

The frequency should taper off as the person recovers

and repeat the remedy only if symptoms return.

If improvement slows or stops, you can repeat the

remedy with the same potency or next potency. If

symptom picture changed, move to whatever remedy is

indicated that time.

If there is no improvement at all by five doses, choose a

different remedy or seek professional guidance.

Homeopathic aggravation or Healing crisis:

If a remedy stimulates cure, there is often some

cleansing or clearing to do along the way. A healing

crisis is a temporary worsening of symptoms or

temporary appearance of new symptoms after a

homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic aggravations are harmless, usually mild,

and short-lived. Despite symptom aggravation, the

person generally feels better with calmness and a sense

of well being.

Lower potencies like 6C or 30C are less likely to

stimulate a strong aggravation. If there is prolonged

discomfort, seek advise from your homeopath.

While above self-limiting or acute complaints

are suitable for home treatment, see your healthcare

provider if symptoms worsen or fail to improve.

Chronic or persistent complaints, which may or may not

be mentioned above, require a different treatment and

dosage protocol so are best managed by a qualified

homeopath for good results.

5. How to take your homeopathic remedy

It is recommended that you avoid touching the

homeopathic pills with your fingers or hands. The

easiest way is to gently shake the required pills into

the cap of the container and place the medicine in

your mouth. Homeopathic medicines should be placed

under the tongue of adults.

It is preferable to take homeopathic medicines apart

from food and drinks. An easy to follow, is to simply

wait 15 minutes before or after eating, drinking or

brushing your teeth. Strong smelling food items must

be avoided immediately before or after taking

homeopathic medicine.

Storage

Homeopathic medicines should be closed securely

and stored in a cool, dark place, away from direct

sunlight, heat, strong odours such as camphor, mint

and chemicals. Keep out of reach of children.

6. Key points for selecting the most common

homeopathic remedies

1. ACONITE

This homeopathic medicine can be used for every

disease in the first stage of symptoms. Conditions

which come on suddenly, like a sudden sore throat or

headache. Aconite if it is indicated helps to abort a

sickness, if given as soon as symptoms appeared.

Usually acts first 6 hours of sickness and you will need

another remedy if no improvement.

Key Points

1. Physical and mental restlessness

2. Tremendous anxiety and fear of death

3. Inflammatory conditions from sudden exposure to

cold, dry winds

4. Complaints from sudden fright

5.Dry hot skin, sudden high temperature

6.Thirst for large quantities of cold water

7. Sensitive to least touch, noise, aversion to light.

2. APIS

This remedy is used to treat insect bites or stings. The

affected area is puffy, waxy, feels hot and is better by

cold compresses.

DO NOT treat any severe allergy or anaphylaxis at

home.

Key Points

1.Stinging pains

2. Sensitiveness to touch and general soreness

3. Great restlessness

4. Intolerance of heat

5. Better by cold

3. ARNICA

This is one of the classic remedy for trauma, injury and

bruising. Arnica can help ease pain and swelling

associated with muscle soreness, bruises from minor

injuries. It is used before and after dental work, and

before, during, and after labour to help the mother

and infant deal with the shock and stress of birth.

Key Points

1. After injuries, overuse of any organ

2.Traumatic experience resulting from injuries, falls,

blows, concussions, fright, fear, financial loss, etc.

3. Sore, lame, bruised feeling.

4. Relaxed blood vessels, black and blue spots

5. Fears touch, or the approach of anyone

6. Says there is nothing the matter with him. Wants to

be let alone.

4. ARSENICUM ALBUM

Arsenicum is commonly used for indigestion,

heartburn, vomiting and diarrhoea, especially from

food poisoning, cold, runny nose and chesty cough

1. Great anguish and restlessness

2. Mental & Physical exhaustion

3. Changes place continually

4. Fears, of death, of being left

5. Burning pains

6.Thirst for warm water in small quantities

7.Worse after midnight and from cold, Better by

warmth

5. BELLADONNA

Belladonna is an excellent remedy for fever; headache

sore throat, ear pain

Key Points

1. All acute complaints appear suddenly and violently

2. Signs of inflammations i.e. redness, heat, dryness,

pain (throbbing)

3. All pains are acute, appear and disappear suddenly

4. Acuteness of all senses

5. Worse, touch, jar, noise, afternoon, lying down

6. BRYONIA ALBA

Bryonia is used to treat headache, dry cough, sore

throat, constipation, joint pains.

Key Points

1. Worse by motion, better rest, pressure

2. Aching, stitching pain

3. Mucous membranes are all dry

4. The Bryonia patient is very irritable

5. Excessive thirst

6. Constipation-stools hard & dry

7. CALENDULA

Calendula can be used to treat wounds, scrapes, minor

burns, and skin redness.

Key Points

1. Excessive pain

2. Very sensitive to cold air

3. Extremely nervous; easily frightened.

8. GELSEMIUM

This remedy is good for treating shivers, body aches,

weakness, headache, dizziness, and heavy eyelids.

Besides, Gelsemium can also be used for cold,

sneezing, and runny nose.

Key Points

1. Dizziness, drowsiness, dullness, and trembling.

2. Muscular weakness.

3. Desire to be quiet, to be left alone

4. ANXIETY– anticipation

5. Worse, damp weather, fog, extreme heat, emotion,

or excitement, bad news.

9. NUX VOMICA

Nux vomica is often used for nausea, sour stomach,

bloating, and discomfort from spicy/rich foods. The

main remedy for hangover or indigestion from over-

indulgence.

Key Points

1.Very irritable, oversensitive, quick, active, nervous

2. Cannot bear noises, odours, light

3. Worse, morning, mental exertion, dry weather, cold

4. Worse after eating, touch, spices, stimulants.

5. Craving for stimulants alcohol, tobacco & rich

foods

6.Bloating, with nausea and spasmodic colic.

7.Constipation, with frequent ineffectual urging,

incomplete and unsatisfactory

feeling

10. RHUS TOX

Used to treat Injuries to joints, ligaments or tissues.

Sprains and strains, swellings and complaints from

overstretching & overuse

Key Points

1. Extreme restlessness, with continued change of

position.

2. Worse during rest better by motion

3. Complaints from cold, wet rainy weather and after

rain

4. Better by warmth, change of position, rubbing

5. pains and stiffness in joints

6. Complaints from stretching, strains, over lifting

7. Thirst from dryness of mouth or throat.

Can I take homeopathy if I am taking other

(conventional, allopathic, herbal ) medicines?

They can generally be taken together. Remedies are

not known to interfere with conventional drugs but

check with your health care professional.

Are there any harmful side effects for homeopathy?

Since the remedies are highly diluted, they do not

contain any biological or chemical substances. All

homeopathic remedies are highly diluted until

the physical properties are no longer measurable,

leaving only the energetic essence of the source

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Does homeopathic medicine work for infants and

children?

Homeopathy is a wonderful, gentle healing modality

appropriate for people of all ages and conditions. It is

low risk to take Homeopathic medicines during

Pregnancy. Homeopathic medicines are less toxic to our

body.

Are homeopathy medicines habit forming?

No, they act on our inner healing power and do not

addictive.

Is homeopathy a form of herbal medicine?

No. Homeopathy is a completely different form of

medicine. Herbal medicines use a much larger dose of

plant materials than in a homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic medicines are ultra diluted. Herbal

medicines are also prescribed very ifferently than

homeopathic medicines.

In emergencies, serious Injuries & health issues

seek medical help or call 000

If your baby is under three months and has a

fever above 38°C, then you should see a doctor,

even if they have no other symptoms.

Do not treat at home if :

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest or

abdomen

High fever

Serious injuries

While above self-limiting or acute complaints

are suitable for home treatment, see your

healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or fail to

improve.

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Disclaimer

The information on this guide is not a substitute for

medical advice. Homeopathic treatments are not a

replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. Please

do not stop, reduce or change any prescribed medicine

without the recommendation of your GP or specialist. .

Please seek medical help in serious conditions and

emergencies.

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