Homeopathy - Homeopathic Remedies Continued |
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Before consulting the remedies it is important that you have a look at the Modalities and the list of Things to Do, and Things Not to Do. Modalities Modalities are circumstances that worsen or lessen the symptoms of the patient; they are a useful guide to choosing the right homeopathic remedy. The main types of modality are: Physical modalities: include how movement affects the patient, position of the body, touch, rest, exertion, noise and smells. Temperature: heat, warmth, cold, wind, damp, and the season may affect the symptoms. Time: the time of day that the symptoms are more noticeable; may even change hourly. Diet: different foods, drinks, stimulant or alcohol may affect the symptoms. Localised modalities: symptoms may be worse on the left side of the body. Left-handed people may feel symptoms differently to right-handed people. THINGS TO DO Keep your mouth free from food and drink for twenty minutes on either side of taking remedies. Use homeopathic toothpaste as it will be free from elements that mat contaminate or counteract the homeopathic remedy. Keep tablets out of reach of children and pets. Store remedies away from strong-smelling oils and scents. Store remedies in a dark place.
Don’t just swallow tablets; they should be sucked until they dissolve. Eat mints or menthol cough lozenges etc, including mint flavour toothpastes as they will interfere with the homeopathic remedy. Don’t use the following essential oils: camphor, eucalyptus, menthol, peppermint or rosemary. Do not touch tablets with your skin, tap them into the lid then into your mouth as the sweat from your hands with interfere with the mixture, absorbing it from the tablet. Do not apply any kind of cologne or perfume for half an hour either side of treatment.
THE REMEDIES
17. GELSEMIUM
Gelsemium is derived from the yellow jasmine plant. Treatment Use Gelsemium is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Fear of
dentists and doctors – Panic attacks – Phobias with trembling
– Fear of being left alone – Anxiety about future events
– Drowsiness and confusion – Dislike for bugs and creepy
crawlies – Difficulty in sleeping. Sore throat with red tonsils – Difficulty swallowing – Influenza – Shivering – Sneezing with a hot and flushed face – Migraine and headaches, especially at the base of the skull or the back of the neck – Weakness in arms and legs – Diarrhoea that is made worse by anxiety – Coughs and colds – Fatigue, exhaustion and drowsiness. Modalities Better:
for rest and stillness after going to the loo. TIPS
Graphites is derived from the mineral graphite or black lead, the stuff they use in pencils.. Treatment Use Graphites is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Nervous and anxious fidgeting – Easily triggered feelings of guilt – Indecisiveness – Depression – Being timid – Post-menopausal depression – Bulimia. Physical aspects Eczema, especially behind the hands and ears and backs of knees – Contact dermatitis, especially on palms of hands and between fingers – Psoriasis – Sore, dry skin – Cramp – Constipation – Chilblains – Morning headaches – Erratic menstrual cycle – Nail problems – Stomach problems – Itchy scalp –Sties. Modalities Better:
for eating. TIPS
Hamamelis is derived from the twigs, bark and the outer layer of the roots of the witch-hazel plant. Treatment Use Hamamelis is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Mild depression, when the person feels better when they are on their own – Redness and irritability, especially when others are around. Physical aspects Bloodshot eyes – Varicose veins – Varicocele (varicose condition of veins of the spermatic cord or the ovaries) – Heavy and tired, stinging and throbbing legs – Bruising – Chilblains – Mild skin rashes – Nosebleeds – Aching and stinging insect bites – Mils burns – Acne and oily skin – Haemorrhoids. Modalities Better:
for fresh air, reading, thinking or talking. TIPS
20. HEPAR SULPH.
Hepar sulph. is derived from calcium sulphide. Treatment Use Hepar sulph. is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Irritation over the slightest thing – Quick to take offence – Prone to periods of sadness and depression – Talks quickly when anxious – Over-reacts when angry. Physical aspects All skin problems that gather puss and are slow to heal – Perspiration that cause fowl odour, even when smothered with deodorant – Acne and boils – Earache – Ear pain with a soar throat – Coughs that create a hoarse and dry throat – Catarrh – Cold sores around the eyes – Mouth ulcers – Dry cracked lips – Influenza with sweating and sneezing. Modalities Better:
for warmth and for wrapping up and keeping the head warm. TIPS
Hypericum is derived from Saint John’s Wort. Treatment Use Hypericum is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Depression after surgery or injury – Dizziness – Shock caused by injury or emotional trauma – Depression with tiredness – Stress and anxiety that causes spasms and tightness in the body. Physical aspects Neuralgia – Puncture wounds caused by sharp objects – Concussion – Minor eye injuries – Chronic back pain – Splinters – Wounds and injuries where crushing is involved discharges – Dental pain – Haemorrhoids with pain and bleeding – Diarrhoea.
Better:
for resting with head back; for gentle massage. TIPS
22. IGNATIA.
Ignatia is derived from Saint Ignatius bean, a seedpod from the Ignatia amara tree. Treatment Use Ignatia is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Hypochondria – Fixed Ideas – Jealousy – Grief – Unable to express emotions – Highly emotional states – Shock – Anger – Hysteria – Sudden tearfulness – Insomnia – Self-pity and blame – Worry – Remorse over broken relationships – Unexpected mood swings – Obsessive behaviour – Exhaustion caused by overwork. Physical aspects Difficult to swallow – Coughs and soar throats – Headaches brought on by emotional stress and tension – Twitching of the face due to anxiety – Craving for odd foods when ill – Bad sleep patterns, especially when grieving – Diarrhoea – Digestive problems, especially when grieving or after shock and accompanied by sinking feeling.
Better: for warmth and sun; change of position. Worse: in cold air; in the morning; for emotional upset. TIPS
23. KALI PHOS.
Kali phos. is derived from potassium phosphate. Treatment Use Kali phos. is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Over sensitiveness – Complete exhaustion – Frustration due to lack of assertiveness – Depression, including post-viral depression – Shyness and withdrawal when anxious - Lack of concentration and poor memory – Fear of a nervous breakdown – Nervous when meeting people. Physical aspects Tension headaches – Dizziness when standing up – Chronic fatigue syndrome – Weakness of limbs – Neck and upper back pain – Discharges from colds and catarrh – Productive coughs – Diarrhoea – Cystitis.
Better: for heat and movement. Worse: for worry. TIPS
24. LACHESIS.
Lachesis is derived from the venom of the bushmaster snake. Treatment Use Lachesis is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Hypersensitivity – Talkative, rambling, self-absorbed nature – Restlessness – Fixed ideas and opinion, especially about religion – Fear of being attacked or burgled – Suspicious of new people – Jealousy and suspicion of loved ones – No desire to mix with people – Suppression of anger – Nightmares – Irritability – Angry after relationship break-ups – Addictions, alcohol, drugs, tobacco – Premenstrual syndrome – Post-menopausal depression – Panic attacks. Physical aspects Headaches when waking up – Swollen or puffy face – Stomach ache when craving stimulants – Constricted soar throat – Asthma – Angina pain – Palpitations and tightness in chest – Hot flushes – Feeling bloated – Varicose veins – Haemorrhoids – Varicocele (varicose condition of veins of the spermatic cord or the ovaries) – Phlebitis and thrombosis – Menopausal problems.
Better: in the open air; for eating and cool drinks. Worse: When trying to sleep; for touch; for tight clothing. TIPS
25. LEDUM.
Ledum is derived from the wild rosemary plant. Treatment Use Ledum is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Sleep disturbance with night sweats – Impatience – Timidity. Physical aspects Feeling of hotness and swelling triggered by stress – Wounds – Stings with bruising and puffiness – Grazes and cuts – Bites – Injury to the eyes – Arthritic and rheumatic pain affecting the ankles, knees or lower legs – Hot, burning sensation in the limbs – Gout.
Better: for cold compresses. Worse: at night; with heat. TIPS
26. LYCOPODIUM.
Lycopodium is derived from the pollen dust of an evergreen herb. Treatment Use Lycopodium is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Low self-confidence – Sexual fears – Anxiety and fear of interviews and speeches – Sensitivity – Forgetfulness – Irritation over small matters – Dislike of being contradicted – Feelings of stress when meeting new people – Fear of ghosts, death and the dark – Dislike of being alone – Suppression of fears – Fear of open spaces and being outside – Chronic fatigue syndrome – Nervous breakdown – Bulimia. Physical aspects Digestive disorders including indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, hunger pains, nausea, ulcers, bloated feeling after eating small amount of food, flatulence, constipation – Impotence – Sore throats – Dry cough – Extreme tiredness followed by colds or influenza – Bladder and kidney problems, including kidney stones – Restless legs at night – Cold hands and feet – Headaches over the eyes – Shoulder pain – Varicose veins – Chronic eczema.
Better:
for small meals and movement. TIPS
27. MERC. SOL.
Merc. Sol. is derived from the black oxide of mercury. Treatment Use Merc. Sol. is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Slowness of thought – Mistrust of others – Fear of being robbed and abused – Poor memory – Mental and emotional weakness and fatigue – Chronic fatigue syndrome – Restlessness and anxiety – Deep insecurity – Suspiciousness – Sensitivity to criticism – Quick, sudden and aggressive temper – Lack of willpower – Tendency to be arrogant – Emotional repression. Physical aspects Stammering – Dribbling from mouth when sleeping – Tiredness in limbs and general bodily weakness – Body odour – Cutting, burning pains – Gum and mouth problems – Bad metallic taste in mouth – Oral thrush – Sore throats – Cold sores – Conjunctivitis with discharges – Spasmodic coughs – Joint pain – Catarrh – Scalp problems – Bed sores.
Better:
for rest in moderate temperature. TIPS
28. NATRUM MUR.
Natrum Mur. is derived from rock salt, formed by the evaporation of salt water, which leaves a thick, salt crust behind. Treatment Use Natrum Mur. is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Anxiety and depression cause by suppression of grief – Repressed fear – Fear of open spaces – Fear of thunderstorms – Hypochondria – Agitation – Guilt – Anorexia – Shock – Low self-esteem – Premenstrual syndrome – Rapid emotional change without warning – Resentment – Tendency to sulk or keep feelings hidden. Physical aspects Sunstroke – Migraine – Eye strain – Cold sores – Cracked and dry lips – Mouth ulcers – Inflamed gums – Boils and warts – Anaemia – Constipation – Backache – Irregular periods – Hair loss – Oily skin – Oily hair – Coughs and colds – Palpitations.
Better:
for cool, fresh air. TIPS
29. NUX VOMICA
Nux vomica is derived from the poison strychnine, which is extracted from the seeds of the Strychnos nux vomica tree. Treatment Use Nux vomica is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Tendency to over-indulge – Craving for stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco and rich foods – Addictive nature – Fear of failure – Argumentative – Critical – Fear of spiders and beetles – Dread of death – Depression – Insomnia – Hyperactivity – Frustration. Physical aspects Digestive problems such as indigestion and heartburn – Food poisoning – Vomiting – Constipation – Diarrhoea – Stomach cramps – Lower back pain – Hiccups – Headaches and migraines – Hay fever – Colds and influenza – Blocked nose – Heavy, aching muscles – Fragility – Morning sickness and cramps in pregnancy.
Better:
for sleep. TIPS
30. PHOSPHORUS
Phosphorus is derived from a mineral found in phosphates and living matter, such as bones, teeth and bodily fluids. Treatment Use Phosphorus is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Hypersensitivity – Easily angered – Excessive imagination – Fear of darkness and death – Suppression of fear – Fixed ideas – Fatigue – Craving for reassurance – Needless worry about health – Nightmares and insomnia – Facial twitches – Shock – Low spirits – Clairvoyant episodes – Preference for company and fear of loneliness. Physical aspects Dry cough with tight, heavy chest – Low resistance to infections – Soar throat with hoarseness – Pneumonia – Bronchitis – Feels the cold – Asthma – Bruising – Nose bleeds – Bleeding gums – Heavy periods – Headaches – Dizziness – Styes – Panic attacks – Exhaustion and fatigue – Food poisoning – Heartburn – Back pain with a burning, hot sensation – Dandruff – Weakness in the extremities.
Better:
for warm, fresh air; touch and rubbing. TIPS
Pulsatilla is derived from the pulsatilla plant. Treatment Use Pulsatilla is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Bursting into tears without warning – Quiet temperament – Suppression of fear – Depression – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – Fear of opposite sex – Fear of the dark and ghosts – Very tearful when grieving – Bulimia. Physical aspects Coughs and colds – Runny nose – Catarrh – Conjunctivitis – Digestive problems – Irritable bowel syndrome – All menstrual and menopausal problems, especially if accompanied by depression – Lower back pain – Headaches – Varicose veins – Arthritis – Styes – Incontinence – Skin problems.
Better:
for crying and sympathy; cool, fresh air; gentle exercise TIPS
32. RHUS TOX.
Rhus tox. is derived from the fresh leaves of the poison ivy plant. Treatment Use Rhus tox. is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Depression – Suicidal thoughts – Irritability – Anxiety – Lack of joy in life – Fear of being poisoned – anxiety at night. Physical aspects Skin problems, including eczema, dermatitis and blistering – Burning, itching swollen skin – Cold sores – Nappy rash – Sciatica – Chicken pox – Shingles – Influenza – Sore, stinging eyes – Muscular aches and pains – Stiffness – Joint pains – Back pain – Arthritis and rheumatism – Sprains and strains – Jaw pain – Frozen shoulder – Neuralgia – Post-operative recovery – RSI. Modalities Better:
for movement; for warm, dry atmosphere. TIPS
Ruta grav. is derived from the Ruta graveolens herb. The juice from the whole plant is used before it flowers. Treatment Use Ruta grav. is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Low personal satisfaction – Criticizing others – Anxiety – Depression. Physical aspects Aches and pains in bones and muscles – Deep, aching pain – Arthritis and rheumatism – Lower back pain, where pain feels deep and penetrating – RSI – Injuries to ligaments, tendons and cartilage – Sciatic pain – Chest and rib pain caused by coughing – Eye strain and exhaustion from overwork – Headaches, especially from reading – Constipation. Modalities Better:
for movement. TIPS 34. SEPIA.
Sepia is derived from the ink of the cuttlefish Treatment Use Sepia is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Fear of sickness and disease – Grief, especially after separations and relationship break-ups – Feelings of being unable to cope – Menopausal depression – Crying easily – Exhaustion and slowness of thought – Feelings of weakness – Fixed ideas – Irritability. Physical aspects Chronic fatigue syndrome – Menopausal problems, including hot flushes and night sweats – Ovarian, vaginal and uterine complaints, including prolapsed uterus – Heavy periods – Thrush – Backache – Flatulence, abdominal and stomach tenderness – Migraines and headaches – Constipation – Haemorrhoids and varicose veins – Hair loss – Tiredness – Dizziness – Sweaty feet. Modalities Better:
for sleep; warmth; gentle exercise. TIPS
Silicea is derived from the main part of most rocks and plant stems, teeth, hair and bones; but the remedy is most often made from quartz or flint. Treatment Use Silicea is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Fear of failure – Low self-confidence – Lack of assertiveness – Anxiety about important events – Exhaustion after periods of concentration – Performance fear – Being obsessed about details – Stubbornness – Fear of commitment. Physical aspects Weak nervous system – Weak immune system – Slowness in healing bones and fractures – Recurrent coughs, colds and respiratory infections – Sore, throbbing throat – Swelling of glands – Catarrh – Chest infections, especially if family history of TB – Boils – Headaches related to symptoms of a cold – Painful joints and bones – Anorexia and under nourishment – Unhealthy skin, including acne – Slow bone growth in babies and children – Light-sensitive eyes – Poor sense of smell – Cracking at the corner of the mouth – Sensitive gums – Constipation – Sweaty feet and head. Modalities Better:
for keeping warm. TIPS 36. STAPHYSAGRIA.
Staphysagria is derived from the seed of the plant known as stavesacre or palmated larkspur. Treatment Use Staphysagria is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Temper tantrums – Hypersensitivity – Sex addiction – Workaholic – Suppression of emotions, especially anger – Obsessed with an illness, symptom or emotional problem – Likes to be alone – Sensitive to criticism – Resentment and jealousy – Over-indulgence in alcohol, cigarettes or food. Physical aspects Post-operative trauma – Enlargement of prostate gland – Skin problems – Headaches – Flatulence – Teething problems – Neuralgia – Styes – Inflammation of the eyes. Modalities Better:
for warmth. TIPS
37. SULPHUR.
Sulphur is derived from the mineral sulphur. Treatment Use Sulphur is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Forgetfulness – Inability to think clearly – Lack of regard for others – Laziness – Irritability – Selfishness – Aggressive tendencies – Argumentative – Claustrophobia – Acrophobia (fear of heights) – Fear of oppression – Bulimia – Insomnia – Post-menopausal depression – Alcoholism – Addiction to smoking – Lack of willpower – Nightmares. Physical aspects Loss of appetite – Indigestion – Lower back pain – Burning, itchy skin – Thrush – Eczema – Nappy rash – Headaches – Red, sore and itchy eyes – Body odour – Hot, sweaty burning feet – Constipation – Diarrhoea – Gout – Conjunctivitis – Hot flushes and dizziness – Hair loss – Dry lips – Dry, itchy scalp – Sore throat – Stiff knees and ankles. Modalities Better:
for warm, fresh air. TIPS
38. THUJA.
Thuja is derived from the leaves and twigs of the evergreen conifer tree, also known as white cedar tree. Treatment Use Thuja is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Lack of self-esteem – Paranoia – Manipulative but weak – Anorexia – Distorted ideas of body image – Fear of strangers – Facial twitches – Fixed ideas – Anxiety – Cries easily – Dyslexia – Interrupted sleep – Secretive. Physical aspects Warts – Verrucas – Skin complaints - Very oily skin – Acne – Perspiration with odour – Headaches – Polyps of the nose – Styes – Nail problems – Haemorrhoids – Lack of appetite – Always cold – Urethral and vaginal infections – Menstrual problems including cramps. Modalities Better:
for movement. TIPS
39. ZINC. MET.
Zinc. Met. is derived from zinc. Treatment Use Zinc is useful when any of the following are indicated: Mental and Emotional aspects Depression – Mental fatigue – Alcoholism – Poor memory – Restlessness – Irritability – Constant fidgeting - Jumpiness. Physical aspects Exhaustion – Restless legs – Tiredness through lack of sleep – Weakness and exhaustion – Head feels heavy – Chilblains – Cramp – Varicose veins – Chronic fatigue syndrome – Bulimia – Sensitivity to noise – Anaemia. Modalities Better:
for bowel movement; emotional reassurance. TIPS Further Reading:Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines by Stephen Cummings |
