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Accidents Fact Sheet
Accidents Fact Sheet
H
omoeopathy has an excellent reputation when
treating accidents & injuries that occur in everyday
life. In acute traumatic situations the remedies may
need to be repeated often until symptoms have resolved or
while waiting for medical attention.
Where necessary the indicated remedy may be used in
conjunction with medical attention. For severe injuries continue
your remedies for several days after symptoms improve to
ensure adequate healing.
The following information relates to homoeopathic remedy
pictures and information available in traditional homoeopathic
texts. Homoeopathic principles should be applied when using
any homoeopathic remedy. Always read the product label. If
symptoms persist consult your health care practitioner promptly.
Abrasions & lacerations: Calendula tincture or cream applied
topically may promote healthy granulation of tissue and rapid
healing. Hypericum may assist in pain management, nerve
damage and sharp shooting pain. Staphysagria can help heal
deep cuts and incised wounds. Hepar sulph where the injury
shows a tendency to suppuration.
Bites, stings and puncture wounds: Ledum suits the bad
effects of mosquito bites where the area is white or purple, is complimented with Arnica. Repeat the Hypericum often to
puffy and cold but better for cold applications. Apis may assist assist with pain management.
in the management of bee or wasp stings that are red, rosy,
Eye injuries: Aconite is the first remedy to think of. It is
shiny and swelling. Hypericum where there are shooting pains; often called the Arnica of the eye. Arnica for bruising,
bites on fingers and toes. Ledum or Hypericum also suit the inflammation and black eye after injuries, followed by Ledum
symptoms of puncture wounds. to help resolve bruising. Silica if inflammation persists after
Bruises: First remedy Arnica and a cold pack. Also Arnica removal of foreign body. Symphytum and Hypericum may be
cream or oil applied externally providing there is no broken useful for assisting with pain management.
skin. Consider Bellis perennis for bruises deep in the body Fright and shock: The following remedies may need
not relieved by Arnica or Hamamelis for bruised soreness in repeating often after trauma or shock to assist in promoting
open, painful wounds, worse for touch. Hypericum for injuries calm. Aconite after fright, with agitation, restlessness and
to areas rich in nerves e.g. fingers and toes and Ruta grav for fear of death. Ignatia where there are feelings of hysteria,
bruises of bones and tendons. loss of control. Seek help if these remedies do not alleviate
Broken bones: The following remedies may be helpful to the problem quickly.
support calcium metabolism, reduce pain and assist with repair Sports medicine: Immediate treatment of injuries reduces
of the fractured bone. Arnica, repeated regularly, as a general the degree of damage and speeds the healing process.
support, Ruta grav for severe contusions and Hypericum for Depending upon the type of injury you may need to use more
the management of nerve damage. Symphytum is indicated for than one remedy while the injury heals. Arnica is the first
bone healing especially if there is prickling pain at the site. Ruta remedy to think of as it assists in promoting rapid resolution
grav and Rhus tox may be taken in alternation to help reduce of damage. Use Rhus tox for strained, sprained stiff muscles,
pain and in the case of non-union, despite good management. with pain on initial movement, better from continuous
Crushed fingers and toes: Hypericum has been used movement. Ruta Grav for strains to ligaments and tendons
traditionally for its selective action on injured nerve fibres and and injuries to the bone covering (periosteum).
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