Remedies for babies and children:
For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz
of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be
given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form.
First Aid:
Homeopathic remedies can also help in emergencies. Obviously, they should not replace
professional medical help.
Remedy every five to 15 minutes for six to eight doses in severe cases. Every two to
four hours for two days in less severe cases. Use 30c.
Homeopathic
remedy |
When to use |
Arnica
(also available as a cream) |
Shock. Haemorrhage. Bruises,
sprains and strains. Fear of being touched due to pain.
No.1 remedy for accidents. Always use this remedy first, follow with other remedies.
Use 30c. |
| Camomilla |
Pain. Child distressed. Says
can't bear it. |
| Belladonna |
Pain, where it is shooting or
throbbing. 30c may be needed in more severe cases, although doses should be further apart.
|
| Apis mel |
Insect stings (eg. wasp/bee).
Also for severe allergic reactions to food or medicines.
Note that some
allergies can be life threatening and an ambulance should be called in the event of any
swelling, breathing difficulties or loss of consciousness.
Apis can be given
in the meantime. |
| Hypericum |
No. 1 remedy for crushed fingers
and toes, any nerve injury. |
| Urtica
Urens |
Minor burns. Nettle rash -
itching, stinging pain and swellings. |
Remedies should be discontinued as soon as symptoms improve
or if symptoms worsen.
More Homeopathic remedies for other ailments:
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