First Aid Homeopathic Remedies

If you are planning a trip to the park or a vacation away from home, homeopathic remedies can help soothe minor accidents your child may suffer from.
The following is a very simple but useful list of homeopathic remedies you can prepare and have handy , just in case!



Arnica 6C or 30C: This is the first remedy to think about when your child falls and bumps his head. If is great for head injuries, cuts, scrapes, contusions, muscular strain. This remedy also reduces bruising.

Bellis perennis 6C or 30C: I call this remedy the Arnica for soft tissue injuries. It is indicated in cases of abdominal injuries, useful after surgery, injuries of the tongue, eyes, virtually any internal soft tissue and organs.

Hypericum 6C and 30C: This is a great remedy to soothe nerve injury, finger cuts. It also works well for Mom or Dad's sciatic pain.

Ledum 6C, 30C: If your baby ever gets a black eye, this is the remedy! It is also great for bruising, insect bites, puncture wounds. If Mom and Dad spend too much time on the computer and develop eye strain or headache, this remedy can help!

Symphytum 6C or 30C: This remedy helps heal fractures and should be administered after Arnica. BUT, do not give Symphytum unless the bone has been set! The healing power of this remedy is very strong and it can knit the bone right away. Give Symphytum after Arnica and Ledum for eye contusions.

Apis mellifica 6C or 30C: Insect bite and sting pain, swelling and at times infection. Remove bee or wasp stinger with sterile tweezers if you can see it. Take the remedy every 15 minutes, up to 6 doses. This remedy helps when the area is red, feel hot and swollen.
Caution: If sting is inside the mouth, nose, ear, or if it's in or around the eyes, rinse with cold water to reduce swelling and see a healthcare professional immediately.

Phosphorus 6C or 30C: For nose bleeds that come on suddenly and the blood is bright red. Spontaneous nose bleeds in children.

Glonoinum 6C or 30C: This remedy is great for heat exhaustion when the child has throbbing, splitting headache, hot face, and sweaty skin. A dose can be taken every 5 minutes, up to 10 doses.

Rhus Tox 6C or 30C: This remedy helps soothe the effects of poison Ivey. This remedy can be taken as soon as you get into contact with the pant to prevent manifestation of symptoms to occur. This can happen in the majority of the cases.

Rescue Remedy Drops: This remedy is great to soothe a crying baby as a result of a shock, fall, fright, separation anxiety, nightmares and more.

Rescue Remedy Cream: Apply right after burns, head bumps and injuries to the fingers or toes.

Calendula Cream: Soothing and healing for diaper rash and dry skin.