Homeopathic First Aid Kit

For blunt trauma, contusions, bumps & bruises- Must be black and blue. Useful for sore muscles from over-exertion. NOT to be used for laceration or bleeding wounds. *Mental picture: patient thinks they are fine- “I don’t need a doctor”. Patient des NOT want to be touched. In sprains & strains: Soreness Bed (or pillow) feels too hard Worse from motion or a jar Worse from cold, touch or damp Arnica - has been shown in clinical studies to generate cell growth in order to expedite bone healing. Great in initial stages of break when there is swelling and bruising from blunt trauma. Patient will not allow you to touch affected area.

Do not use it on open wounds or active bleeding.

fear, shock, fright trauma- *Mental picture: patient is in a state of panic – thinks they will die.

Good for crushed (or stubbed) toes and fingers resulting in fracture. Injuries to coccyx. SHOOTING pains. Pain shoots up. Also useful in phantom limb pain after amputation and post-surgical dental procedures. Injuries that affect nerves Sharp pains that shoot upwards from point of injury Crushed fingers and fingertips Bruises to nerves from direct blows Wounds with darting pains Dissolves swelling and closes up the “lips” of wounds Lacerations of fingertips and toes with pains that shoot upwards may prevent tetanus

Wound is purple and puffy wound has pale discoloration around darker area Pain feels better with cold application black eye with bloody nose patient may be cross/irritable Puncture wounds from sharp pointed objects like nails Wound is cold to touch (opposite to Apis, which is hot to touch, red and swollen) Wound is purple and puffy Pale discoloration around wound Pain feels better with cold application may prevent tetanus in puncture wounds useful for snake bite with consistent presentation as described above Also for Sprains and Strains: Swelling and coldness in joint Gout in the knee or ankle Worse at night in bed, with motion, or uncovering the affected area Feels better soaking the sore parts in COLD water Pains move upwards from joint to joint

Symphytum is known as “bone-knit” as it is famous for stitching bones back together. Therefore, it is best given after the bone has been reset or reduced (if necessary) and aligned properly. It will expedite healing - so it’s best not to give too soon or the bone could heal abnormally. -pain in the orbit of the eye -blunt force trauma to the eye -fractures that won’t heal -pain long after an injury

This remedy is indicated for those prone to nosebleeds. Red, thin blood running from the nose. Nose bleeds in the morning or from blowing the nose. Bleeding is worse from lying on left side. *Mental picture: patient is friendly, anxious and has many fears Also useful in the treatment of food poisoning: nausea is ameliorated by warm drinks and aggravated by cold drinks, but vomiting as soon as water becomes warm in the stomach. They want to drink a LOT of water. The patient is afraid and needs company. He or she needs to have someone sit beside them at all times or even to hold them. They are aggravated by cold and ameliorated by warmth.

Sudden onset of pain, fever or symptoms. Indicated in cold, headache, flu, fever, bloody nose Fever usually comes at 3pm. Fever= hot head but cool hands & feet. Throbbing sensation in nose/Tingling in nose Red face Sensitive to touch Right sided complaints Nose bleeds in the night Nose bleed from fever *Mental picture: patient does not want to be touched or moved – very sensitive to movement, sound and stimulation

Useful for rapid healing may prevent infection Lacerations, open wounds, bruises, sores, burns, sunburns, and scratches Lacerations, open wounds Cat scratches Wounds that fail to heal Especially useful for spider bites

Use this on any type of wound, laceration, scratch or burn.

-Infected wounds that will not heal -Irritation from insect bites & poisonous plants

Bee/wasp/scorpion stings, hives and other wounds that are "stinging" in nature. burns. -may help in cases with allergic reactions and anaphylaxis Stinging and/or burning pain Hives that are hot and swollen eruption feels better with cold application and much worse from heat Minor burns with stinging Burns that are red & puffy Blisters can form Pain is relieved with cool applications snake bite

small very red hives. pioson oak/ivy/sumac skin irritation is better from a hot bath or shower Patient is very restless- must keep moving all the time in order to keep pain or stiffness at bay Joint and muscle injuries: Worse in the morning when waking Better after a bit of movement and continued motion Worse from cold or damp Worse from drafts, sitting still, or when they first begin to move Better from a hot bath or shower

2nd and 3rd degree burns Very painful – patient is screaming in pain Burning- better with cold applications that can not be removed for even a second Scalded mouth from hot food/beverages Chemical or electrical burns

3rd degree burns with scarring Burns that crack, fester, and fail to heal Scalded tongue from hot food/beverages Lingering ugly scars from past burns

Chemical burns Burns with offensive discharges Infected burns

Joint injury with stitching pains A remedy for Sprains & Strains with the following Sx: Worse from the slightest movement – wants to lie still Worse from cold Patient wants to be left alone, doesn’t want to talk and does not want to be examined Patient is afraid to move, but is also restless. Movement AGGRAVATES condition. Injury feels better with heat, pressure, or from laying on the painful side Often indicated in rib fractures when patient feels better laying on the painful area. The bryonia patient is irritable and wants to be left alone. Children will cry that they want to go home etc.

Ruta Graveolens- One of the best remedies for injuries of the wrist. Loss of elasticity and stiffness in muscles and tendons Areas where bone are near the surface (i.e. knees, wrist, ankle) Injuries for tendons: tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, pitchers shoulder etc. Worse from cold and exertion Better from heat and wrapping

Do not use this product on any wound with active bleeding.

Do not use this product on any wound with active bleeding.

good for immediate treatment of fracture. Bone pain is extreme but there is no evident bruising or swelling.

non-healing fractures. The patient is often thin, restless, and has brittle bones.

Useful for expelling splinters and other foreign entities. Also useful in fractures when small chips have been broken in bones. i.e. compression fractions and depressed fractures

dissolve in mouth. Arsenicum Album is indicated in food poisoning. Patient is restless, cold, has burning pains which are ameliorated by warmth. The patient wants sips of (room temp or warm) water, but will vomit from very cold water. They have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. The diarrhea is burning and offensive. They are anxious about their illness, they are afraid they might die from the illness, and are worse from midnight to 2am.

Food Poisoning: patient is cold, but they need to be fanned. They are pale, faint and have cold perspiration.

Do not use the Calendula Cream on open wounds. This product is good for mild sunburn. For open wounds please use Calendula ointment or my Herbal First Aid Healing Salve at https://theremedy.life/shop/ols/products/herbal-first-aid-healing-salve

Do not use the Calendula Gel on open wounds It contains alcohol and will sting!. This product is good for mild sunburn and bug bites. For open wounds please use Calendula ointment or my Herbal First Aid Healing Salve at https://theremedy.life/shop/ols/products/herbal-first-aid-healing-salve