homeopathic remedies based on Traditional Use Only

When treating yourself using homeopathic remedies we suggest seeking guidance on the right remedy for your specific ailments from some of the excellent homeopathy reference books and websites that are generally available.

We have found that often books are a more authoritative and informative source and many public libraries will have a selection of books on homeopathy and homepathic remedies/medicines. To assist in accessing those resources a list of brief descriptions of UK homeopathic practitioners common uses of traditional homeopathic remedies based on Traditional Use Only for a number of the milder conditions is listed below.

Homeopathic Remedy	Traditional Use by Homeopaths in UK based on Traditional Use Only	Notes
Aconite (pronounced Ackonite)	Symptoms are sudden, violent brief - anxiety, fear, restlessness, grief - high temperature with great thirst - Insomnia
Apis mel	Insect stings. Burning, stinging pains. Swelling of lower eyelids. Absence of thirst
Argent nit	Colic. Headache. Dizziness
Arnica (pronounced Aah-nicker)	Use after any injury. Bruises. Sprains. Physical exhaustion. Insomnia due to over tiredness. Muscles ache all over	Arnica is also a very popular herbal remedy.
Arsen alb	Upset stomach. Vomiting. Diarrhoea (as from food poisoning). Cramps in calves.
Belladonna	Brightly flushed face. Swollen joints. Vertigo. Facial neuralgia. Severe throbbing headache. Dry hacking cough. acne
Bryonia	Irritability. Dryness. Dry painful cough. Dry lips. Thirst especially for cold drinks.
Calc carb	Cracked skin in the winter. Period pains. Itching skin. Premenstrual tension. Toothache. Vertigo. Insomnia.
Calc fluor	Head colds with thick greenish-yellow discharge.Catarrh. Croup. Toothache.
Cantharis	Burns and scalds before blisters form; sunburn
Carbo veg	Indigestion with excessive flatulence. Hoarseness. Loss of voice. Tinnitus with nausea and vertigo.
Chamomilla	Teething; irritability and restlessness; colic; green slimey diarrhoea
Cocculus	Travel sickness; nausea with hollow sensation in stomach; nausea during pregnancy
Colocynthis	Colic; stomach pains; flatulence; cramp; stitching pain
Euphrasia	Cold with watery eyes and streaming nose. Hayfever

Gelsemium	Influenza. Sneezing. Sore throat. Symptoms of flushing, aching, trembling. Weary with heavy aching muscles. Runy nose. Vertigo.	Gelsemium is still used by professional medical herbalist but is not available over the counter.
Graphites	Unhealthy skin. Cracked finger tips. Constipation. Tinnitus. Earache. Sinus trouble. Dandruff
Hepar sulph	Skin highly sensitive. Acne. Croup. Earache.
Hypericum	Painful cuts and wounds. Lacerated wounds involving nerve endings. (after consultation with a medical professional)l	Hypericum is also known as St John's Wort.
Ignatia	Fright. Prolonged grief. Sore throat. Piercing headache.Insomnia
Kali phos	Mental tiredness from overwork. Nervous exhaustion. Nervous indigestion. Loss of voice. Hoarseness. Giddiness from exhaustion and weakness
Lycopdium	Irritability. Fear of failure. Period pain. Premenstrual tension. Hiccough with acidity.
Mixed Pollen	Hayfever when triggered by pollen
Nat mur	Sneezy cold. Runny nose. Vertigo. Premenstrual tension. Housemaid's knee
Nux vom	For over indulgence in food and alcohol. Itching piles. Stuffy colds. Vertigo. Constipation. Raw throat

Phosphorous	Dry cough; hypersensitivity; night sweats
Pulsatilla	Premenstrual tension. Catarrh. Styes. Menopause. Acne. Tinnitus
Rhus tox	Rheumatic aches and pains. Over-exertion. Pain in ligaments. Tickling cough
Ruta grav	Injuries to bones. Fractures, dislocations. Sprains of wrists and ankles. Eye strain. Urticaria
Silicea	Physical and mental debility due to exertion. Boils, abscesses, acne. Bunions. Chronic headaches. Sinus trouble
Sulphur	Unhealthy looking skin. Tendency to skin disease. Itching skin. Acne. Insomnia Tinnitus Lack of energy
Thuja	Warty growths. Morning headaches	Thuja herbal tincture is used for its anti-viral properties to treat warts and can be prescribed by a qualified medical herbalist.

Additionally we recommend contacting NHS24 or your Doctor before proceeding on a course of self-treatment to ensure this is suitable for your circumstances. Most homeopathic remedies and medicines will include general dosages however specialist advice is available from practitioners such as professional homeopaths