The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest

As a beginner to homeopathic medicine, you should only treat small, uncomplicated problems. This means that you should only need a basic supply of homeopathic remedies. In this article, I will explain how to create a homeopathic medicine chest for the beginner.

It's recommended that you keep all of the following remedies on hand for your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest in the form of powder or tablets. These are easier to take, plus the dosage is easier to determine.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Dosage

You will notice beside the name of each remedy there is a capital letter "D" and a number. This is an indication of the potency of the particular medicine and will determine the dosage taken.

For D12 potency, it's recommended that the homeopathic medicine be taken three times daily. If there is improvement after one day, reduce to once per day until the problem has been stabilized. Then, discontinue the remedy.

For D6 potency, it's recommended that the homeopathic medicine be taken every hour for the first six hours. If there is improvement after this, reduce the dosage to three times per day until the problem has been stabilized. Then, discontinue the remedy.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Aconitum D12

Aconitum is the first of the homeopathic remedies you should have on hand for your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Aconitum is a wonderful remedy for the early stages of illnesses caused by cold weather, such as colds, flu and sore throat.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Apis Mellifica D6

Apis mellifica is the second of the homeopathic remedies you should have on hand for your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Apis mellifica is a great homeopathic remedy for insect bites, splinter injuries and stabbing injuries.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Arnica D12

Arnica is the third of the homeopathic remedies you should have on hand for your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Arnica is the best homeopathic medicine for physical injuries due to falls, hits, contusions and bruises.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Arsenicum Album D12

Arsenicum album is the next of the homeopathic remedies you should have for your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Arsenicum album is a great homeopathic remedy for treating headaches, migraines and stomach and intestinal problems.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Belladonna D6

Belladonna is the next of the homeopathic remedies you should keep in your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Belladonna is a wonderful homeopathic medicine for the treatment of earaches, toothaches, colds, sore throat and skin problems such as burns, sunburns, chicken pox, measles and mumps.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Cepa D6

Cepa is the next of the homeopathic remedies that you should have on hand for your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Cepa is a homeopathic medicine used to treat colds, especially in cases of eye, nose and throat complaints.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Chamomilla D12

Chamomilla is the next homeopathic medicine that should always be available in your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Chamomilla is one of the most important homeopathic remedies for the treatment of nervous afflictions such as irritability, restlessness and overreacting. It can be used on adults and children for these symptoms.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Gelsemium D12

Gelsemium is the next of the homeopathic remedies that should be a part of your beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. Gelsemium is a homeopathic medicine used to treat colds and illnesses with a fever. It is also suitable for treatment of nervous complaints that develop over time, tiredness, weakness and tremors.

The Beginner's Homeopathic Medicine Chest - Hypericum D6

Hypericum is the next homeopathic remedy to be included in the beginner's homeopathic medicine chest. This homeopathic medicine is used to treat bruises, contusions, and for treating complaints after dental procedures, surgery and giving birth.

These homeopathic medicines are all suitable for the beginner's homeopathic medicine chest and should suffice to get you started healing yourself and others. If you are uncertain of the properties of any particular remedy, I would advise doing further research before using the medicine on yourself or others.