Conjunctivitis can occur at any age and is particularly common in children. It is also called conjunctivitis and can be either infectious or caused by medication or allergies. Most commonly, conjunctivitis is caused by viruses.
Symptoms include reddened, itchy eyes that are more sensitive to light. The so-called foreign body sensation in the eye is also often a symptom. It is very important that hygienic measures are observed in the case of conjunctivitis. Rubbing the eyes should also be avoided to prevent the pathogens from spreading further. In the case of conjunctivitis, various homeopathic remedies can be used.
These homeopathics are used
The following homeopathics may be helpful in conjunctivitis:
- Aconitum
- Argentine nitricum
- Arnica
- Arsenicum album
- Euphrasia
- Hepar sulfuris
- Ledum
- Ruta
When to use it: Aconitum can be used in many different ways, including colds, insomnia and anxiety. It can also be helpful for various eye inflammations. Effect: The homeopathic drug has a pain-relieving effect and can reduce the inflammatory symptoms, such as redness or swelling.
Dosage: The globules can be taken several times a day with potency D6 in acute conjunctivitis. When to use: The homeopathic remedy can be used for exam nerves, sore throat and headache, as well as for digestive disorders and conjunctivitis. Effect: Argentum nitricum has a disinfecting effect and frees the eyes from germs and other impurities.
Dosage: Depending on the severity of symptoms, the homeopathic drug in potencies D6 or D12 can be used twice a day with three globules. When is it used: Arnica is used for injuries, bruises, nosebleeds and pulled muscles, among other things. It can also help with toothache and conjunctivitis.
Effect: Arnica contains essential oils that have an anti-inflammatory effect. They also promote wound healing and have a regenerating effect. Dosage: When deciding to use arnica, it should be taken relatively soon.
Suitable for this are the potencies D6 or D12 several times a day. When to use: Arsenicum album is often used for digestive disorders and food poisoning. It is also used for sore throats, asthma and conjunctivitis.
Effect: The effect of Arsenicum album consists in the inhibition of inflammatory reactions around the eyes. Dosage: The dosage should be taken with great caution, the recommended dose is potency D12 twice a day for a short period of time. When is it used: Euphrasia is used especially for eye diseases, such as eyelid edema and conjunctivitis, but also for gout and rheumatism.
Effect: Euphrasia works particularly well on the sensitive structures of the eye. It reduces pain, inhibits inflammatory processes and has a cleansing and disinfecting effect. Dosage: For local application it is recommended to use Euphrasia as an eye ointment once a day.
When to use: The homeopathic remedy is used for asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, as well as acne, abscesses and conjunctivitis. Effect: Hepar sulfuris is a mixture of the elements sulfur and calcium, which have a soothing effect on inflammatory processes. Dosage: In case of conjunctivitis, the potencies D6 or D12 are sufficient several times a day with two to three globules.
When to use: Ledum is used especially for bites by insects, animal bites, as well as wounds and bruises. It can also help with gout, rheumatism and conjunctivitis. Effect: Ledum is pain-relieving and cleansing.
Thus germs and contamination of the eyes can be reduced. Dosage: For independent use, three globules several times a day with the potencies D6 or D12 are recommended. When to use: Ruta can be used for back pain, bruises, and after surgery.
It can also be used for conjunctivitis and tooth injuries. Effect: Ruta contains various essential oils, as well as other substances that have a calming effect on the eyes. They decrease itching and reduce pain.
Dosage: For the dosage of globules, potency D12 is recommended three times a day.Alternatively there are also ointments or drops. When to use: The homeopathic remedy is used for colds, headaches, conjunctivitis and menstrual cramps. It can also help with digestive disorders such as vomiting or constipation.
Effect: Sepia reduces pain and calms the immune system in hypersensitivity reactions. Dosage: For independent use the potencies D6 and D12 with three globules three times a day are recommended. When to use: Staphisagria can be used for barley grains and conjunctivitis, as well as urinary tract infections, migraine, insect bites and menstrual problems.
Effect: Staphisagria relieves existing itching by reducing the active substances of the immune system that cause these symptoms. Dosage: The homeopathic remedy can be taken with the potencies D6 and D12 several times a day in the form of three globules. When to use: Symphytum can be used in case of bone injuries, bruises and bruises, as well as bruises, torn ligaments and conjunctivitis.
Effect: Symphytum contains various minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, which stimulate various metabolic processes in the eye area. This promotes the regeneration of the tissue. Dosage: The homeopathic can be taken in the form of three globules several times a day with potencies D6 or D12.
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