Homeopathy: A Beginner's Guide to Natural Remedies for Use in the Home (The Practical Health Series)

104 Pages·1996·8.198 MB·English

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Homeopathy
Beginner's Guide to Natural Remedies for
Use in the Home
Sylvia Treacher
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First published in Great Britain in 1996 by
Parragon Book Sendee Ltd
Unit 13-17
Avonbridge Trading Estate
Atlantic Road
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Copyright © Parragon Book Sendee Ltd 1996
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
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recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright holder.
ISBN: 0-7525-0820-2
Edited, designed and produced by Haldane Mason
Editor: Maggi McCormick
Special Photography: Amanda Heywood
Illustrator: Jack McCarthy
Colour reproduction by Regent Publishing Sendees, Hong Kong
Picture Acknowledgements
Mary Evans Picture Library': 7, 8, 9 (top); NHPA: © Daniel Heuclin 60;
Oxford Scientific Films: © Deni Brown 68, © Michael Fogden 71, © David G. Fox 57,
© Zig Leszczynski 65, © James Robinson 55.
The author and publishers would like to thank Helios Pharmacy in Ashford, Kent, for their
help in the preparation of this book.
IMPORTANT
The information, recipes and remedies contained in this book are generally applicable and
appropriate in most cases, but are not tailored to specific circumstances or individuals.
Any of the substances can produce an allergic reaction, and the author and publishers
cannot be held responsible for any problems arising from the mistaken identity of any
plants or remedies, or the inappropriate use of any remedy or healing regime.
Homeopathic remedies should be taken as part of a complete system of medicine under
the guidance of a qualified homeopathic practitioner. Do not undertake any form of self
diagnosis or treatment for serious complaints without first seeking professional advice.
Always seek professional medical advice if symptoms persist.
Content
INTRODUCTION 6
What is Homeopathy? 6
Principles and Background 8
Why Choose Homeopathy? 9
Making Remedies 10
Dosage 12
Home-made Calendula Mother Tincture 14
A-Z OF FIRST AID & AILMENTS 16
A-Z OF REMEDIES 50
TABLES OF AILMENTS & REMEDIES 84
Accidents & Emergencies 84
Acute Illness 86
Non-acute First Aid SS
Dentist & Surgery 89
Travel 89
Digestive Disturbances 90
Pregnancy & Childbirth 91
Remedy Names & Abbreviations 93
Glossary 94
Further Reading 95
Index 96
What is Homeopathy?
H
omeopathy is a system of medicine which powerfully stimulates the body’s own
healing mechanism to reinstate health and well-being. Around the body is an
electro-magnetic energy field, or aura, which can be seen by some people, and this is
where homeopathic medicines have their primary action. This energy animates all life
and departs at death. It is called chi in Chinese Medicine and in Sanskrit, prana, which
means breath or vital force. All matter consists of atoms which vibrate at different speeds.
Homeopathy is the art and skill of matching the vibration, or energy, of the remedy to
that of the person. Symptoms of illness are a vibrational language, therefore, which help
the homeopath to select the most curative medicines.
Over the last ten to fifteen years there has been a strong movement towards the idea
of taking responsibility for our own health, which has resulted in a huge demand for
methods of healing which take a look at the whole person - emotionally and mentally,
as well as physically. There has been a subsequent growth in the popularity of homeopathy
which has resulted in a much wider availability of remedies in health-food shops,
pharmacies and supermarkets.
It can be used very effectively in self-prescribing for treating accidents and minor
ailments as long as the basic principles are adhered to. These are described on the
following pages. Because many homeopathic remedies have a vast range of applications,
it may be confusing to go into a shop and find some containers labelled for specific
ailments, such as headache or indigestion; for example, Garbo Veg can be given to alleviate
flatulent bloating, but it can also be used in an emergency situation where there is collapse
and difficulty in breathing. For best results, remedies need to be matched to a group of
symptoms, as short-cut methods may lead to disappointment. But in some first aid
situations, remedies will work when chosen on one leading symptom only, such as
Arnica for bruising.
Homeopathic remedies are usually sold in tablet form but can also be bought as
powders and tinctures. Tablets are easy to administer and are dissolved under the tongue.
Although there are no conventional side effects, accidental ‘provings’ are possible. If
homeopathic remedies are taken unwisely and repeated when no longer required, the
symptoms for which the remedy was originally taken may return.
This book describes how to apply homeopathic medicines to relieve pain, swelling,
shock, promote the fast healing of wounds and sprains, and even soothe teething
babies. Ordeals such as examinations, dental treatment and surgery are included, as
well as jet travel, with suggestions to help you recover from jetlag, sunstroke, frostbite
or insect stings. Remedies to help some mental and emotional upsets are also given.
Long-term illness is not dealt with here, because these require regular visits to a homeopath
for constitutional prescribing, but the acute stages of some chronic complaints are.