Homeopathic Remedies For First Aid
Dr. M. Ahmed
Bangladesh
Country Representative
World Homeopathic Awareness Organization (WHAO)
Director
( Research, Development & International Relations)
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies in Homeopathy
(BCASH)
What do We mean by First Aid?
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First aid is the administration of
emergency assistance to individuals who
have been injured.
Homeopathic remedies are fast to act in
these conditions.
Homeopathic medicines are helpful in
preventing infection, pain relief and
bleeding control.
They act best in burns, nerve pains, fast
healing of cuts and for fracture of bones.
They are usually very effective in reducing
the pain of injury and speeding the healing
FALLS, BRUISES
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Arnica is the first remedy to think of in any injury, because
is treats pain and shock. If the accident is particularly
severe, Aconite may be indicated also to treat the shock or
fear associated with the injury, before Arnica is given.
Arnica is also known as the sportsman's remedy because of
its usefulness in treating pain associated with muscle strain.
For bumps and bruises, Arnica in the form of ointments hey
can be used directly on the spot. It is useful to take Arnica
internally as well, to promote healing.
Most common first aid for all injuries. It helps reduce shock,
relieve pain, diminish swelling and begin healing. Arnica is a
great remedy for injuries to muscles, and also when there is
pain from over exertion. It removes bad effects of shock
from injury, prevents septic conditions and works well for
mechanical injuries received even years previously.
Arnica is also the best medicine before and after surgery (
before and after dental surgery, labor, etc... ).
Arnica montana is the single most important remedy for
trauma when there is marked soreness and tenderness
especially to touch
SCRAPES, CUTS
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When the skin has been broken, Arnica ointment should not
be applied. Calendula ointment is used instead to promote
repair of the skin. Again, Arnica can be taken internally, as
well as Calendula to promote the body's healing capacity.
If the cut is made with a sharp knife, or if it is deep,
Staphysagria is a good remedy to prevent scarring.
Calendula mother tincture can be put in bath water to help
heal cuts in hard to reach areas. You can soak a wound this
way or even make a spray solution to apply to wounds.
Hypericum should again be though of for fingers and toes
and that searing, throbbing pain associated with such
wounds.
PUNCTURE WOUNDS
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Ledum is the #1 remedy for puncture
wounds and is usually given first. It is
considered a preventative against tetanus
which can result from such wounds.
 After Ledum, or if the Ledum stage was
missed, Hypericum follows well and is
used often the beginning signs of tetanus
have appeared (red streak from wound
towards body and shooting pain).
 Again Staphysagria can be used if the
puncture is quite deep.
WOUNDS TO THE EYE
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Arnica is the first remedy to use for a
wound to the eye, especially if the eyeball
is injured or if the soft tissue around the
eye is bruised.
 Aconite is also used for injury to the eye,
especially is a foreign object is imbedded
there and the patient is fearful.
 For blunt injury to the eye which causes
headaches, symphytum is the remedy of
choice and can even heal long-lasting,
chronic ailments following a blow to the
eye.
 Ruta is a good remedy for acute eye strain.
SPRAINS
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Arnica is again the first remedy to consider in
cases of sprain, externally and internally, as it
alleviates pain and causes the reabsorption of
blood which accumulates in the soft tissues when
blood vessels are broken in an accident.
The second remedy to consider for sprains is Ruta
gravoelens. It is used to treat injury to connective
tissue, tendons and periosteum which are
characterized by stiffness.
For less severe sprains which leave a sensation of
stiffness on first motion, Rhus tox. is the primary
remedy. Rhus will continue the healing after
Arnica has been used to reduce the swelling of an
injury.
Bryonia is used when the former remedies cannot
completely heal a sprain and the injury is worse
from any motion.
FRACTURES
Again with any accident Arnica is given first for
pain and swelling, Aconite as well if the patient is
very frightened, which can often be the case with
a fracture.
 When a fracture is suspected, this must first be
verified by X-Ray. Once the fracture is set,
Symphytum is the remedy to repair the fracture..
Bryonia is used for fractured ribs and should be
considered if a fracture remains painful after
administering other remedies. Calc. phos. can also
be used in slowhealing fractures.
 Ruta is used more for injuries to the periosteum
and to the knee, shin, or elbow. Ruta can be taken
before and after X-Rays to minimize sideeffects.
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BITES, STINGS
Bee stings are treated with Apis (redness, burning, swelling,
sticking pains) as well as for allergic reactions, hives, with the
same characteristics.
 Arnica is used more to treat wasp stings.
 Ledum is used to treat mosquito, black fly, and sand flea bites. It
can be taken internally at 200C or as an ointment externally to
relieve itching.
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Hypericum is used to treat more painful bites such as those of
moose flies or deer flies, which remove a chunk of skin
 The bites of snakes or other animals are usually treated like
puncture wounds.
Staphysagria is also used for insect bites which itch excessively
and create large welts. It can be taken preventively to reduce the
number of bites when you know that you will be exposed.
IMBEDDED OBJECTS, BOILS
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Silicea is the primary remedy for ejecting
splinters or any foreign object trapped under the
skin. If Silicea is not successful, and the splinter is
very sensitive, Hepar sulph 30 will do the job.
For boils, Belladonna can be given before pus
forms, when the boil is very red, hot, painful and
shiny.
When a boil is extremely sensitive and feels like
there is a stick under the skin, Hepar sulph. Is
again useful. Silica can be used acutely or
constitutionally to treat boils which develop from
every little injury.
When a child develops crop of angry-looking
boils, especially on the buttocks, Sulphur is often
the remedy.
BURNS, SCALDING
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For minor scalding or sunburn Calendula tincture
or gel can be applied externally. It can also help
in treating scars from previous burns. A red hot
sunburn can be relieved with Belladonna.
Cantharis can be used internally or externally or
both for more serious burns. A bad sunburn with
blistering calls for Cantharis.
Causticum is used only internally for seconddegree burns.
Urtica urens is also a good remedy for first degree
burns, especially if they sting.
MEDICAL PROCEDURES
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Arnica should be taken before and after any procedure to
minimize shock and help to heal bruising.
Before a trip to the dentist, or any other medical procedure,
if you are fearful, take Aconite 200C, you will be surprised
how calm you can become.
Hypericum should be taken after an operation in a nerverich
area of the body. It helps to repair traumatized nerve
tissue.
For incisions, Staphysagria is indispensable. It is usually
given in a single dose after an operation. It also helps to
cope with feelings of invasion which often follow surgical
intervention of any kind.
For the side effects of anesthetics, such as nausea,
confusion and other discomforts, Phosphorus is the choice
remedy.
For injections, either vaccinations or for local or general
anesthesia, Ledum can counter the shock to the system.
(puncture wound)
CLEANSING
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Nux vomica is the universal homeopathic cleanser
and is usually administered in 200C potency once
after a one-time exposure to toxic substances,
such as medication or obnoxious fumes, or
overindulgence in stimulants. If a person is more
consistently exposed to toxic substances,
sometimes Nux, along with a homeopathic
dilution of the substance itself can be used on a
regular basis to counteract long-term ill-effects.
When specific traumas are identified as blocking
healing, specific corresponding homeopathic
remedies can be used in sequential ascending
doses to clear out the system. The ensuing
reaction is termed at "cleansing" or "healing"
reaction.
EMOTIONAL REMEDIES
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Often the most powerful blockages to healing can be
longhead and unexpressed emotional traumas. It is a good
idea to treat these emotions before they become a serious
problem for the health of the individual.
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FEAR:
The first line remedy for fear is Aconite. A generalized
anxiety can be treated with Aconite 30C, whereas a more
specific frightening event can be treated immediately with
Aconite 200C even before the onset of symptoms if the
severity of the fright warrants it.
GRIEF
: When a person suffers a loss, of a dear friend, pet, or loved
one, Ignatia is the firstaid remedy. Ignatia can safely be
given as high as 1M, but a lower potency will do, although it
may have to be repeated.
ANGER:
Staphysagria is the remedy for anger and resentment and it
can be used to treat both immediate and longer-term
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Doze
Often a single dose will be sufficient to relieve,
when a single incident has brought on
symptoms,
 In all cases, follow the patient carefully, if
symptoms improve then relapse or cease to
improve, repeat dose.
 If you don’t find improvement , repertorize
symptoms again and see whether another
remedy is needed or if you want to increase the
potency.
 Sometimes a lower potency will not reach them,
or may have to be repeated very frequently to
have an effect, if the symptoms are very
intense,
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Bibliography
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Nash, E.B. 1981. 'Leaders in
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