Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies Every Home Should Know
A practical introduction to ten widely used homeopathic remedies — what each is associated with, with links to learn more.
Homeopathy has thousands of remedies, but a handful come up again and again. Here are ten widely used ones and what they’re associated with. This is an introduction — remedy choice should be individualised by a homeopath, so treat this as learning, not a prescription.
Table of contents
The 10 remedies
- Arnica Montana — the classic remedy for bruises, injury and muscle soreness.
- Nux Vomica — acidity, indigestion and the effects of stress and over-indulgence.
- Belladonna — sudden high fever with redness, heat and throbbing.
- Arsenicum Album — anxious restlessness and food-poisoning type diarrhoea.
- Rhus Tox — joint stiffness better with movement and warmth.
- Pulsatilla — hormonal and changeable complaints, better in open air.
- Bryonia — complaints worse from any movement, with dryness and thirst.
- Ipecac — persistent nausea not relieved by vomiting.
- Chamomilla — teething and colicky, intensely irritable infants.
- Calendula — wounds, cuts and grazes (often used externally).
How homeopaths choose
The right remedy matches the whole symptom picture, not just the diagnosis. Browse the full materia medica to learn each remedy’s indications.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these at home?
For minor, everyday complaints some people use common remedies, but for anything significant or persistent, consult a qualified homeopath and seek medical care where needed.
Not sure which remedy fits? Consult a homeopath online for a personalised assessment.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Homeopathy should complement, not replace, conventional medical care — consult a qualified homeopath, and a doctor for serious or persistent conditions.