Homeopathy

The word homeopathy comes from the Greek and means “similar suffering”. This refers to the central philosophy that substances that can produce symptoms in a healthy person can cure those symptoms in a sick person. For example a person suffering from hay fever onion usually experiences watery eyes an irritation.
However, the substances are given in minute doses to avoid unwanted
side effects, making them safe to use even in situations where conventional drugs would be dangerous or inadvisable (e. g. pregnancy, treating infants).

There are two important laws that you need to follow to use homeopathy successfully.

The law of similars
states that we must match the symptoms picture of an illness or injury
to the symptom picture of the medicine. Always check the material medica
of the remedy you select to make sure the one you have chosen best fits
the situation.

The law of the minimum dose
states that we must only give enough medicine to stimulate the body’s
own healing mechanism. As a general guide, for acute situation like a toothache or injury, you can give the remedy every hour for up to six doses. When there is any improvement, do not give any more and only repeat when the symptoms return.

Another factor to consider when using homeopathic first aid remedies:

Certain substances may anti-dote homeopathic remedies in some people. It is therefore advisable to avoid these substances if possible. Coffee, mint, camphor, menthol and eucalyptus are examples. Also it is important to store your remedies in a cool, dark place way from these influences or other strong odors.

Instruction to use the first aid remedies:

Dosage:
Pillules are to be taken by tipping TWO pillules into the lid of the bottle, and then into the mouth, where they are allowed to dissolve.

The standard dose is two pillules at a time for both adults and children.

In ACUTE conditions, the dose can be repeated every half to one hour until a change is noted . It is important to STOP taking the remedy once a change has occurred.

If improvement does not continue, repeat the remedy, two pillules every 4 to 5 hours. Treatment should be discontinued once recovery is achieved.

Pillules are best taken on an empty stomach or half an hour either side of eating, drinking, smoking or using toothpaste.

Taking the remedy:

Homeopathic medicines are delicate and need careful handling. Touch them as little as possible. Shake one or two pills into the lid or the bottle and put it straight into the mouth of the person taking the remedy and allow it to dissolve under their tongue. It possible give the dose half and hour before or after having anything to eat or drink, cleaning your teeth or smoking. Obviously this does not apply in an acute situation where it should be given as soon as possible. You can crush and dissolve the remedies in water and sip them also.

Safety first!

Serious illnesses and injuries should never be treated without seeking expert advice. Use your instincts and common sense. If you are worried, call for help first then give the appropriate remedy whilst waiting for help to arrive.
In cases which are less serious or urgent, if symptoms show no improvement or return always seek professional help. A qualified homeopath may be needed to treat the underlying weakness in the person’s constitution.

If you like to read more about homeopathy or understand homeopathic philosophy read Organon of medicine.

If you like to read about or understand philosophy of chronic disease and homeopathic treatment then go to Chronic miasmatic disease.

If you like to see how homeopath differentiates the remedies go to Comparative Materia Medica which would give you deeper understanding of the remedies which are given as an example.