the essential guide for selecting homeopathic home remedies
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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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