Birch says that bee stings and allergic responses respond well


to Apis mellificia and fevers and headaches to Belladonna. Using Cantharis or Urtica urens for first- and second-degree burns can help to prevent blisters and minimize pain, while Silicea is a good choice for splinters. In general, for all acute cases and injuries, remedies are oſten


taken every hour and tapered down to every four hours upon signs of improvement or lessening of intensity. If results are not seen within two days, it is best to discontinue the remedy.


Fighting the Flu When taken at the first sign of a cold or flu, specially combined homeopathic formulas or single remedies can help to lessen severity and duration of certain viruses. Bryonia alba is useful for moderate fever, Gelsemium for general flu-like symptoms, Nux vomica for severe chills and nausea, and Arsenicum album for respiratory and stomach flus. Homeopathic remedies, like all medications, should be


Homeopathic First-Aid Kit


Suggestions from Myra Nissen


Aconitum napellus: Known as Aconite, it is useful immediately aſter an injury when there is a shock or fright, such as a fall or a car accident. Also helpful to fight off a cold aſter being exposed to a chill.


Apis mellificia: Helpful for insect bites which are red, hot and swollen, like a bee sting.


Arnica montana: Helpful for cuts and bruises. Hypericum perforatum


Hypericum perforatum: Helpful for puncture wounds and injuries involving nerves such as catching a finger in the car door or hitting it with a hammer.


Ledum palustre: Helpful for puncture wounds and most insect bites.


properly stored and kept away from children and pets. Also, not all products labeled as homeopathic may be pure. Some products add homeopathic remedies to other ingredients that are not safe; for example, Arnica gel may have alcohol, preservatives and stabilizers, and be harmful if swallowed. While homeopathy offers many


Bryonia alba


benefits, Birch clarifies that it is not designed to be a quick fix and is best approached from a broader view or “a philosophy that shapes your day-to-day life. When you understand these things, once you have the right remedy, it produces instantaneous results.”


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Rhus toxicdendron: Helpful for itchy rashes, such as poison oak or ivy where there are blisters. A curious symptom that indicates Rhus tox is the right choice is when the itch is relieved by bathing or washing with very hot water.


Ruta graveolens: Helpful for sprains, strains, tendonitis and joint injuries.


Symphitum officinalis: Made from comfrey, also known as “bone knit”, it helps recovery from a broken bone or damaged cartilage and connective tissue.


Nux vomica: Go-to remedy for indigestion or overindulgence, including hangovers. It's also useful in the event of food poisoning.


Phosphorus: Useful for nosebleeds, especially aſter blowing the nose.


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