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Homeopathic
First Aid Kit
Either you are
at home or traveling, the first aid kit becomes the most useful
and important thing. In case of an emergency, the first medication
is received from the first aid kit. It is better to understand
the concept to make a first aid kit. The medicines included
in the first aid kit should be of real need. It should not
contain medicines that are not required at the emergency period.
Keep the first aid kit in a place from where it is easily
accessible. Before you assemble a first aid kit, try to visualize
what difficulties you had faced when you have been on tour
last time. Carry only those medicines that are required. If
the medicines, are available at your destination very easily
then think twice before including them in your first aid kit.
The following homeopathic medicines can be included in first
aid kit. Other homeopathic medicines as per individual needs
shall be included.
- Arnica - is
mentioned first because it is a medicine of great excellence
for the shock or trauma from any injury unless the injury
is very mild or unless the person is bleeding so profusely.
Since Arnica is the first medicine prescribed in numerous
types of injuries, it is the most common medicine used
in first aid. It helps reduce shock, relieve pain, diminish
swelling, and begin healing. Arnica is a great medicine
for injuries to muscles, especially when there is pain
from overexertion, shock, trauma of injury; surgical shock;
muscle injuries etc
- Hypericum - is
an excellent medicine for injuries to nerves or to injured
parts of the body, which are richly supplied with nerves
(fingers, toes, the spine). Generally, such injuries have
sharp or shooting pains, and the injured part is very
sensitive to touch..
- Urtica Urens -
is the medicine used for burns (stinging nettle, as you
may know, causes a burn upon contact with the spine of
the plant). Urtica Urens in external application is also
useful in promoting healing. Such application should be
diluted approximately one part of Urtica urens with ten
parts water.
- Ledum -
is used for the puncture wounds, whether it be from a
needle, a nail, or other sharp object. Deep punctures
or punctures from rusty nail should receive medical attention,
but this should not delay you from taking Ledum which
has no side-effects and which can be helpful in healing
wounds and preventing tetanus. Ledum is also commonly
prescribed for insect stings and animal bites. It is applicable
as well to people with severe bruising (black eyes or
blows from firm objects), especially if the affected part
feels cold and yet feels relieved by cold applications
- Rhus Tox - (Poison
Ivy) - Though some people may scream when they even hear
someone mention poison ivy, it is an often prescribed
homeopathic medicine (it is non-toxic when homeopathically
prepared). A great medicine for skin rashes. The other
condition in which it is indicated is rupture of ligaments
and tendons. Because of this, it is the most common medicine
prescribed for sprains and strains, especially the type
of sprain and strain that is worse upon initial motion
but that is better upon continued motion. It is also a
medicine given for dislocated joints.
- Ruta - is the
medicine used for severe sprains where the person has
a torn or wrenched tendon, split ligament, or bruised
periosteum (bone covering). It is also the most common
medicine prescribed for recent or old injuries to the
knee or elbow. As such, it is one of the medicines prescribed
for "tennis elbow."
- Symphytum - is
used for fractures. One must, visit a orthopedic surgeon
to have the fracture re-set and placed in a cast, Symphytum
will relieve pain and promote rapid healing of the fracture.
Besides its application in fractures, Symphytum is a great
medicine for injuries to the eyeball, bones around the
eyes, and the cheekbones.
- Calendula - Tincture
(in an alcohol base), [gel, spray, and ointment are invaluable
external applications in treating cuts and abrasions].
Calendula is known to have antiseptic properties due to
its organic iodine content. Calendula helps stop bleeding,
inhibits infection, and promotes granulation of tissues
to help heal wounds and burns. Calendula Tincture should
not be applied directly on a cut since its alcohol content
causes burning pain. It is best to dilute this tincture
with a little water.
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