Stop if there is a significant improvement earlier.

 

HERPES ZOSTER (SHINGLES)

 Take one of these remedies twice a day for three days.

 

 If there is no effect or you feel worse, discontinue.

 

 Apis mellifica.  For shingles lesions on the face.

 

 Arsenicum album.  For burning pain.

 

 Ranunculus bulbosus.  The remedy of choice for shingles on the left side of the chest.

 

INDIGESTION

 Take either of the following three times a day for one day.

 Stop if the condition improves earlier.  Also, discontinue if there is no effect after three doses.

 

 Nux vomica.  For indigestion from overeating in general, along with irritability and cramping pains.

 

 Arsenicum album.  For indigestion from eating too much fruit.

 

INSECT BITES AND STINGS

 Take either remedy below every 15 minutes for a total of three times.

 

 Apis mellifica.  For stings and bites from bees and other small insects, such as spiders.

 

 The site of the bite is typically hot to the touch, red and swollen.

 

 Ledum palustre.  For stings and bites by large insects (wasps, for example).  The site of the bite is cold to the touch and has a bluish tinge.

 

MOTION SICKNESS

 Take either remedy below a maximum of three times, at 15 - to 20 - minute intervals.

 

 Cocculus indicus.  Works best if your symptoms are worse in open air.

 

 Tabacum.  Useful if you turn pale (almost green) or if you feel better in fresh air.

 

POISON IVY / POISON OAK

 Poison Ivy Pills.  This product is made by Washington Homeopathic Products.

 

 Follow label directions. Most patients find it effective if started at the first sign of trouble. 

 

SPRAINS AND STRAINS

 Take any of the remedies listed below three times a day for two to three days. 

 

 Discontinue after three days.

 

 Arnica Montana.  For a sore, bruised feeling.  Often indicated for people who have overexercised after a long break.

 

 Bryonia alba.  For ankle sprains and strains.

 

 Rhus toxicodendron.  The most frequently recommended remedy for these conditions.  You also can apply Rhus tox ointment twice a day.

 

WRIST CONIDTIONS

Ruta graveolens.  A specific remedy for wrist problems.

 

Take three times a day for three days.  For long-standing wrist strain, take three 12C pellets once a day every day for a month.

 

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