Homeopathic medicines
The following are possible homeopathic medicines:
- Arnica (mountain cabbage rental, hallwort)
- Calendula (Marigold)
- Hypericum (St. John’s wort)
- Ledum (swamp forest)
- Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy)
- Ruta graveolens (Wine rue)
- Symphytum (comfrey)
Arnica (mountain cabbage rental, hallwort)
Arnica (mountain weed) can be used for the following injuries: Arnica montana grows in the mountains, exactly where a fall can have the most far-reaching consequences. Every bruise, dislocation, shock, fracture (broken bone) and every bloody wound requires arnica (Arnica D6, 5-10 drops or globules every half hour until the pain subsides). Especially effective if administered immediately.
It is also effective against the shock that occurs with every injury. The consequences of overexertion of a physical and intellectual nature (for example, insomnia after overwork) are also rapidly improved by Arnica. Arnica can also be used as an ointment, cream, tincture and as globules.
Arnica ointment has a particularly pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. It is also used after great sporting efforts and after sore muscles.
- Fall and
- Impact injuries
Calendula (Marigold)
Calendula can be used for the following injuries:
- Used for inflamed or ulcerated wounds
- For cuts and abrasions as an ointment.
Hypericum (St. John’s wort)
Hypericum (St. John’s wort) can be used for the following injuries:
- Nerve pain.
- For wounds in areas with nerves
- For spinal column contusions
- Coccyx pain after birth
- Pain after nail bruises is helped by Hypericum C 30 (5 drops or globules 3 times a day).
Ledum (swamp forest)
Ledum (swamp porst) can be used for the following injuries:
- For cut and stab wounds and
- For bruises (haematoma) after bruises when Arnica is not sufficient.
Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy)
Rhus toxicodendron (poison sumac) can be used for the following injuries:
- For dislocation and spraining of joints. Initially, Arnica is given every 2-4 hours up to 48 hours. Then, in the case of accompanying bruising, Ledum and then Rhus toxicodendron 5 drops or globules daily for 1-2 weeks until the pain and swelling have subsided completely.
