Aconitum
napellus (Aconite)
is useful for the feeling of anxiety and panic from an accident
or frightening or shocking events. This person is nervous,
agitated and can't sit still. This remedy can really be used
during an S.O.S.!
Aconite
is useful for the early stages of an intense fever that comes
on suddenly. Often the child or adults goes out on a windy
day and, a short time later, comes down with a fever. Aconite
will typically be effective for a fever that's accompanied
by anxiety, restlessness and a thirst for cold drinks.
Arnica
montana (Arnica) is the first medicine to use for any
injury. Often the person says, 'I'm okay.' Arnica is useful
for: bruises, swelling, muscle soreness, sprains and strains,
falls and blows, overexertion from lifting, sports, or work.
In addition, Arnica is useful for post-operative swelling,
dental procedures and after childbirth. I keep this in my
purse with me everyday!
Arsenicum
Album (Arsenicum) is for nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
This can be the result of food poisoning or traveler's diarrhea.
There can be abdominal cramps along with chills. The mood
is anxious, restless and the person doesn't want to be left
alone.
Cocculus
Indicus (Cocculus) Ailments from loss of sleep. Vertigo
and dizziness with nausea and vomiting, hence its use in motion
sickness, seasickness. Fatigued from traveling and loss of
sleep. Sensation of hollowness or emptiness in head and/or
abdomen.
Colocynthis
Useful in acute disorder of digestive tract. Agonizing pain
in abdomen, causing patient bend double. Also useful in neuralgic
pain like sciatica. Dysmenorrhoea, worse eating and drinking.
Boring pain in ovary. Must bend over double with great restlessness.
Nux
Vomica After drinking or eating too much, Nux Vomica is
a wonderful choice. It can help calm the feeling after indulging
in stimulants, coffee, wine and heavy or rich food. Useful
for heartburn, constipation and jet lag. There can also be
nausea with vomiting.
Many patients
come to my office looking for a homeopathic remedy that is
natural and safe without any side effects. Common ailments
in children and adults that arise while traveling or camping
respond well to homeopathic treatment. Homeopathic remedies
come in different strengths or potencies. The lower potency
which range in strength from 6X, 6C, 30X and 30C are appropriate
for use at home. The correct choice of remedy will work at
any strength. In general, remedies in the strengths of 6X
and 6C need to be repeated more often than the 30X or 30C.
I prefer 30C potency to have good results.
For more
information on homeopathy and homeopathic remedies see What
is Homeopathy? and Directions for
Use.
For chronic
conditions, I recommend constitutional homeopathic treatment,
in which a homeopathic remedy is chosen by a trained homeopath
after a detailed interview and examination. This method can
be very effective for the long-term resolution of chronic
conditions.
