Traumas

Injuries are an inevitable part of life, ranging from minor bruises to significant trauma. Homeopathic remedies offer a natural and gentle way to aid recovery, reduce pain, and promote healing. This guide explores remedies that work for different types of injuries, their leading symptoms, and how to use them effectively.

1. Arnica Montana

Main Indications: Bruising, trauma, post-surgical recovery.
Leading Symptoms: Sore, bruised feeling; fear of being touched.
Mental Symptoms: Aversion to help, irritability.
Dosage: 5 drops every 2 hours on the first day; then every 4-6 hours.
Miasm: Psoric.
Relieves the Effects of: Physical overexertion.
Avoid With: Other trauma remedies initially.
Antidotes: Camphor.

2. Bellis Perennis

Main Indications: Deep tissue trauma, post-surgical recovery.
Key Symptoms: Swelling, stiffness, soreness.
Dosage: 10 drops thrice daily.
Miasm: Psoric-Syphilitic.
Antidotes: Hypericum.

3. Calendula Officinalis

Main Indications: Wound healing, prevention of infection.
Dosage: 10 drops 3 times daily.
Avoid After: Silica for pus-related injuries.
Constitutional Portrait: Gentle, nurturing personalities.

4. Echinacea Angustifolia

Main Indications: Infected wounds, septic conditions.
Key Symptoms: Suppuration, lingering fever.
Dosage: 10 drops 3 times daily; externally diluted 1:10.
Miasm: Syphilitic.

5. Hamamelis Virginiana

Main Indications: Venous bleeding, bruises.
Dosage: 5 drops every half hour initially.
Avoid Before: Ruta Grav.

6. Hypericum Perforatum

Main Indications: Nerve-rich injuries, lacerations.
Dosage: 5 drops every 2 hours.
Miasm: Syphilitic.

7. Ledum Palustre

Main Indications: Puncture wounds, insect bites.
Key Symptoms: Cold swelling, better with cold.
Dosage: 10 drops 3 times daily.

8. Rhus Toxicodendron

Main Indications: Sprains, strains, overexertion.
Dosage: 5 drops every 2 hours.
Avoid With: Ruta for muscular injuries.

9. Ruta Graveolens

Main Indications: Tendon and ligament injuries.
Dosage: 5 drops every 2 hours.

10. Symphytum Officinale

Main Indications: Bone fractures, periosteum injuries.
Dosage: 10 drops 2-3 times daily for 6 weeks.
Miasm: Psoric.

11. Sulphur

Main Indications: Chronic wounds, skin conditions.
Dosage: 10 drops twice daily.

12. Staphysagria

Main Indications: Surgical wounds, lacerations.
Dosage: 10 drops 3 times daily.

Leading Symptoms

Physical: Swelling, pain, tenderness, bruising.
Mental: Irritability, fear, aversion to being touched.

Miasms

Psoric: Chronic, deep-seated pain.
Syphilitic: Septic wounds, infections.

Nosology

Conditions Treated: Bruises, sprains, fractures, wound infections.

Homeopathic Constitutional Portrait

Arnica Types: Strong-willed, independent, but stubborn.
Hypericum Types: Gentle, introspective, prone to anxiety.

Antidotes

Common antidotes for overuse: Camphor, Nux Vomica.

Additional Remedy

Symphytum + Calcarea Phosphorica for fractures.

What to Take After

Echinacea for lingering infections.
Sulphur for chronic healing.

Why and When to Avoid

Avoid Arnica with open wounds initially.
Avoid Ruta with acute bleeding.

Remedy	Key Use	Emotional Symptoms	Physical Symptoms	Thirst	Tongue	Other
Calendula	Wound healing, infection	Gentle, nurturing	Pus, redness	Yes	Pale with cracks	Reduces suppuration
Echinacea	Septic wounds, burns	Weak, lethargic	Persistent fever	No	Coated yellow	Boosts immunity
Hamamelis	Venous bleeding, bruises	Calm, yet irritable	Dark, oozing blood	Yes	Bluish	Reduces venous stagnation
Hypericum	Nerve pain	Restless, agitated	Shooting pain	No	Pale	For crushed nerve injuries
Ledum	Puncture wounds	Withdrawn, prefers solitude	Cold swelling	No	Dry	Better with cold
Rhus Tox	Sprains, strains	Anxious, restless	Stiffness, tearing	Yes	Coated white	Worse with rest
Ruta	Tendon/ligament issues	Irritable, restless	Sharp, localized pain	No	Pale with a yellow coat	Helps with overexertion
Staphysagria	Lacerations, surgery	Meek, suppressed emotions	Clean cuts, stinging	No	Moist	Post-surgical aid
Sulphur	Chronic wounds, skin	Proud, irritable	Redness, itchiness	Yes	Bright red	Worse with heat
Symphytum	Bone fractures	Calm, practical	Sharp, localized pain	No	Moist, clean	Aids bone regeneration
Bellis Perennis	Deep tissue trauma	Energetic but restless	Stiffness, soreness	No	Coated white	Post-surgery use
Arnica	Bruising, trauma	Irritable, avoids care	Soreness, bruising	No	Red spots	Aversion to being touched