Famed for its side effect free treatment procedure, homeopathic medicine has gained a colossal importance as one of the most curative and treatment procedure. Some of the important homeopathic medicines are as follows:
ARNICA (mountain daisy) : ARNICA is an important medicine in homeopathy and is used for curing the shock or trauma of any injury.
Silica: This wonder drug silica in homeopathy ideally treats symptoms like weakness, sweating or cold.
Sepia: It is a wonderful medicine in homeopathy. Homeopaths use sepia to treat symptoms of apathy and weakness.
HYPERICUM (St. John`s Wort): HYPERICUM is a splendid medicine in homeopathy and is generally used for injuries contained to nerves or to injured parts of the body, which are richly supplied with nerves (fingers, toes, the spine). Generally, such injuries have sharp or shooting pains, and the injured part is highly sensitive to touch. HYPERICUM is also good for old injuries to nerves, which still seem to bother the patient.
URTICA URENS (Stinging Nettle): The name, URTICA URENS suggests that, it is the homeopathic medicine of choice for burns (stinging nettle, that causes a burn upon contact with the spine of the plant). Urtica Urens in external application is also helpful in diminishing the pain of the burn and in Promoting Healing. Such application should be diluted approximately one part of Urtica Urens with ten parts water.
RHUS TOX (Poison Ivy): Although some people tend to withdraw when they even hear someone mention poison ivy, it is an often-prescribed homeopathic medicine (in non-toxic homeopathically prepared dose). It is a medicine for certain types of skin conditions as well as for numerous other conditions which homeopaths have found it causes in overdose. One of the conditions it causes in overdose is the snapping up of ligaments and tendons. It is because of this feature, that it is the most common medicine prescribed for sprains and strains, especially the type of sprain and strain that is worse upon initial motion but that is better upon continued motion. It is also a medicine given for dislocated joints.
RUTA (Rue): RUTA is one of the medicines in homeopathy, which is generally prescribed for severe sprains where the person has a torn, or wrenched tendon, split ligament, or bruised periosteum (bone covering). It is also the most common medicine prescribed for recent or old injuries to the knee or elbow. In contemporary terms, it is one of the medicines prescribed for "tennis elbow."
SYMPHYTUM (Comfrey): Homeopaths, like herbalists, use SYMPHYTUM for fractures. They, however, give their medicine in a potential dose rather than in teas and plasters as done by herbalists. Although one needs to visit a physician to have the fracture re-set and placed in a cast, SYMPHYTUM will relieve pain and provide rapid healing of the fracture. Besides its application in fractures, SYMPHYTUM is an excellent medicine to cure injuries to the eyeball, bones around the eyes, and the cheekbones. Hence this particular homeopathic medicine has a huge usage.
CALENDULA (Marigold): CALENDULA TINCTURE (is an alcohol base), gel, spray, and ointment are invaluable external applications in treating cuts and scratches. It is known to have antiseptic properties due to its organic iodine content. Calendula helps stop bleeding, inhibits infection, and promotes granulation of tissues to help heal wounds and burns. Calendula tincture should not be applied directly on a cut since its alcohol content causes a burning pain. It is best to dilute it with a little water.
Aconite: Aconite is a very common medicine in homeopathy. Aconite has long been used in the traditional medicine of India and China. This is commonly known as monkshood, aconite is highly toxic. But a non-toxic, diluted extract of aconite is used in homeopathy to treat symptoms similar to that of a poison.
Allium cepa: Allium Cepa, is a homeopathic medicine and is commonly known as red onion. Homeopathic physicians use a dilute extract of red onion to treat symptoms similar to that of red onion like watery eyes, burning, etc. In homeopathy Allium cepa is used for rhinorrhea and hay fever.
Apis: This is commonly known as honeybee. This is because of the fact that apis as a homeopathic medicine is made from the body of the bee. It is mainly used to treat symptoms similar to that of a bee sting like redness, swelling. Etc.
Arsenicum album: Also known as ars alb, arsenicum album is a diluted form of arsenic, a metallic poison. It is used by homeopathic physicians to treat symptoms similar to the effects of arsenic poisoning-dehydration, burning pain, etc. As a homeopathic remedy, arsenicum album is considered safe. However, prior administering it is always a good idea to inform the doctor if someone is pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant, or have a tendency toward allergic reactions to other medicines, herbs, foods, lactose, dyes, or preservatives
Belladonna: This is commonly known as deadly nightshade, belladonna is a common medicine in homeopathy which is used to treat a variety of afflictions including sore throat, conjunctivitis, dry mouth, nausea, delirium, etc.
Bryonia: This is commonly known as wild hops, bryonia is used in homeopathy to treat vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation, etc and is a well accepted homeopathic medicine. Calcarea carbonica: This is also known as calcium carbonate or calc carb. This particular homeopathic medicine is used in homeopathy to treat symptoms of exhaustion, depression, and anxiety.
Cantharis: This one is commonly known as Spanish fly; cantharis is used in homeopathy to treat conditions with symptoms of abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, etc and hence is a trustworthy name in homeopathy.
Chamomilla: Derived from German chamomile, this is a popular medicine in homeopathy to treat irritability, impatience, etc. It is most often prescribed to children. Ferrum phosphoricum: This is also known as ferrum phos or iron phosphate, it is used to treat symptoms of low energy and anemia. It is a homeopathic remedy consisting of iron phosphate that is taken in the early stages of a cold, sore throat, or fatigue. There are no side effects and the standard potency is 6X.
Gelsemium: This is also known as yellow jasmine, it is used in homeopathy to treat conditions that effect vision, balance, and locomotion. This is a much regular homeopathic medicine without any side effect.
Hepar sulphuris: Derived from the inner layer of oyster shells, hepar sulphuris is used to treat infection in homeopathy.
Hypericum: Commonly known as St. John`s wort, hypericum is a homeopathic remedy to treat nerve damage or as an antidepressant.
Ignatia: Derived from seeds of a plant, this homeopathic remedy is prescribed to treat conditions with symptoms such as headache, cramping, and tremors.
Ipecac: Ipecac brings on vomiting and causes gastrointestinal distress. So homeopaths prescribe it to treat similar symptoms.
Kali bichromicum: This is commonly known as potassium bichromate. Kali bichromicum is a poison used also in textile dyes, wood stain, etc. Homeopaths use it to treat localized pain and it is therefore a well-accepted medicine in homeopathy for treating localized pain and ache.
Lachesis: Derived from the venom of the bushmaster snake, this homeopathic remedy is used to treat conditions that cause the same symptoms as the venom itself. Lachesis is used in homeopathy to treat a wide range of symptoms. These fall into the following general categories of: menstrual and menopausal complaints, throat and mouth complaints, fear, paranoia, and associated mental complaints, nervous system complaints, and circulatory complaints.
Ledum: Also known as marsh tea, ledum is a homeopathic remedy for a number of diseases. It is used to treat infections, most often from animal bites, stings, cuts, etc. In homeopathic medicine, ledum is used first and foremost as a first-aid remedy to prevent infection. It is taken internally for: bruises that are improved by the application of cold, insect stings and animal bites, puncture wounds, cuts, grazes, and scrapes, black eyes and other eye injuries. Other homeopathic uses for ledum include the treatment of stiff and painful joints, especially when the pain begins in the feet and ankles and moves upward. Ledum is also used for sprained ankles. According to some homeopathic practitioners, ledum is said to take away the craving for alcohol.
Lycopodium: Commonly known as club moss, lycopodium is used to treat diarrhea, digestive upset, etc. Lycopodium is prescribed by homeopaths for both acute and chronic ailments such as earaches, sore throats, digestive disorders, urinary tract difficulties, hepatitis, prostatitis, and eye conditions. This homeopathic remedy acts on soft tissues, blood vessels, bones, joints, and the liver and heart.
Mercurius vivus: Also known as quicksilver, it is used to treat symptoms of sweats, shaking, nausea, etc. The general symptoms that would suggest the administration of Mercurius vivus to a homeopath include heavy, foul-smelling perspiration; foul-smelling breath and body odor; copious, drooling salivation. Mercurius vivus patients are easily irritated by temperature or other environmental changes, and they are comfortable only within a narrow range of circumstances. They tend to tremble or shake, are generally weak, and easily tired by activity. These patients are slow to respond to treatment and infected parts of the body take a long time to heal and often appear severely diseased.
Natrum muriaticum: This is commonly known as salt and is a regular medicine in homeopathy. It is used to treat conditions that cause excessive thirst and salt cravings. Natrum muriaticum is a slow acting remedy that responds well to chronic ailments. It is seldom prescribed for acute conditions, and then only when symptoms specific to the remedy are present. This polychrest is a very powerful and deep acting remedy and makes long lasting changes, often continuing to bring about results for several years.
Nux vomica: It is used to treat symptoms caused by overeating and too much caffeine or alcohol. Nux vomica is one of the most frequently used homeopathic remedies, especially for acute conditions. Homeopaths prescribe this for hangovers, back pain, digestive problems, headaches, allergies, colds, flu, emotional stress, constipation, menstrual problems, and hemorrhoids. Nux vomica affects the nervous system. When taken by a healthy person the remedy causes muscle spasms and cramps, and even convulsions. It affects all five senses and bodily reflexes and causes extreme sensitivity to light, touch, noise, and smells.
Phosphorus: Phosphorus is a well-accepted homeopathic remedy and is used to treat symptoms of excessive thirst, fatigue, and nervousness.
Pulsatilla: Pulsatilla nigricans, commonly known as pulsatilla, is a homeopathic remedy derived from the plant commonly known as windflower. It is used to treat conditions that are accompanied by discharge, such as bedwetting, sinusitis, etc.
Sulphur: It is used to treat conditions with symptoms of itching, burning pains, and odor. Sulpher is a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat a variety of chronic or acute ailments. Sulphur was used during scriptural times as a remedy for skin disorders such as acne and scabies. Flowers of sulphur were burned to disinfect the rooms of persons with infectious disease. In earlier days, Sulphur was also taken with molasses as an internal cleanser, and was used to treat chronic bronchitis, constipation, and rheumatism.
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