Primary Remedies Aesculus hippocastanum. When this remedy is needed, hemorrhoids are sore and aching, with a swollen feeling. Pain may last for hours after the bowels have moved. People who need this remedy often have the sensation of a lump, or a feeling that a lot of small sharp sticks are inside the rectum, poking...

Primary Remedies Agnus castus. This remedy may be helpful if problems with impotence develop after a man has led a life of intense and frequent sexual activity for many years. A cold sensation felt in the genitals is a strong indication for Agnus castus. People who need this remedy are often very anxious about their...

Primary Remedies Arnica montana. This remedy is available in topical forms (gel, cream and ointment), as well as in pellet form for bruising affecting large areas. . Bellis perennis. This remedy is helpful for injuries and bruises, especially those caused by trauma to the trunk or in deeper tissues—for example, internal...

Belladonna. Sudden onset of intense, cutting, clutching pain may signal a need for this remedy. The upper abdomen may look tense and swollen, and jarring or light touch makes discomfort worse. Some relief may come from pressing firmly on the area or bending forward. The person may either seem excitable with dilated...

Primary Remedies Bryonia. This remedy is indicated for constipation with a feeling of dryness in the rectum and large dry stools that are hard to push out, with sticking or tearing pains. The person feels grouchy or out of sorts, and may be tense from business-related worries. . Calcarea carbonica. People who need this...

Arsenicum album. A person who needs this remedy during flu feels chilly and exhausted, along with an anxious restlessness. The person may be thirsty, but often only takes small sips. If the digestive system is involved, nausea with burning pain, or vomiting and acrid diarrhea may occur. If the flu is respiratory, a...

Primary Remedies Arsenicum album. A person needing this remedy can feel exhausted, yet be very restless and anxious. Breathing problems tend to be worse while lying down, better when sitting up, and may begin, or be the most intense, between midnight and two a.m. Dry wheezing may progress to a cough that brings up...

Primary Remedies Aconitum napellus. Sudden high fever with hot dry skin, pain in the eyes, strong thirst, and a fearful or panicky feeling are indications for this remedy. Symptoms often start near midnight, and may wake the person up. . Bryonia. This remedy can be indicated when the rash is slow to appear, and the...

Primary Remedies Belladonna. When the illness comes on quickly with high fever, a hot flushed face, and eyes that are sensitive to light, this remedy may be indicated. Shooting pains can be felt in the swollen cheek (most often the right). The person may also have a throbbing headache. . Carbo vegetabilis. When this...

Aconitum apellus. If teething is very painful, and the baby seems agitated or fearful, this remedy can often bring relief. The baby’s face may be flushed, the gums may look inflamed, and sleep can be very restless. . Belladonna. Intense inflammation and gum pain, with flushing of the face and a feeling of heat, often...