Homeopathic Materia Medica

Aconitum Napellus

Aconitum napellus (monkshood)

First stage of sudden fever or inflammation.

Aesculus Hippocastanum

Horse chestnut

Piles with a dry, full, aching feeling.

Agnus Castus

Agnus castus (chaste tree)

Low libido and sexual weakness, especially in men.

Allium Cepa

Allium cepa (red onion)

Colds with a streaming, watery nasal discharge.

Aloe Socotrina

Aloe socotrina (socotrine aloes)

Urgency with a feeling of insecurity of the rectum.

Alumina

Aluminium oxide

Stubborn constipation with no urge.

Antimonium Crudum

Antimony trisulphide

Indigestion from over-eating, with a white-coated tongue.

Antimonium Tartaricum

Antimonium tartaricum (tartar emetic)

Bronchitis with rattling mucus in the chest.

Apis Mellifica

Apis mellifica (honey bee)

Hives (urticaria) with burning, stinging welts.

Argentum Nitricum

Argentum nitricum (silver nitrate)

Anticipatory anxiety before events, exams or travel.

Arnica Montana

Arnica montana (leopard’s bane)

Bruises, falls and blunt injuries.

Arsenicum Album

Arsenicum album (arsenic trioxide)

Anxiety with restlessness and need for reassurance.

Aurum Metallicum

Gold

Deep low mood and heaviness of spirit.

Baryta Carbonica

Barium carbonate

Recurrent tonsillitis and enlarged glands.

Belladonna

Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Sudden high fever with a hot, red face.

Bellis Perennis

Bellis perennis (daisy)

Deep bruising of the soft tissues and muscles.

Berberis Vulgaris

Berberis vulgaris (barberry)

Kidney and ureter pain, often radiating outward.

Blatta Orientalis

Blatta orientalis (Indian cockroach)

Asthmatic breathlessness within a homeopathic picture.

Borax

Borax veneta (sodium borate)

Mouth ulcers, especially in infants, that hurt on feeding.

Bryonia Alba

Bryonia alba (white bryony)

Dry, painful cough worse from movement.

Cactus Grandiflorus

Cactus grandiflorus (night-blooming cereus)

A sensation as if the heart were gripped by an iron band.

Calcarea Carbonica

Calcarea carbonica (calcium carbonate)

Sluggish metabolism and a tendency to weight gain.

Calcarea Fluorica

Calcium fluoride

Hardened lumps, bony growths and heel spurs.

Calcarea Phosphorica

Calcium phosphate

Slow teething and growth concerns in children.

Calcarea Sulphurica

Calcarea sulphurica (calcium sulphate)

Pimples and acne that come to a yellow head.

Calendula Officinalis

Calendula officinalis (marigold)

Cuts, grazes and open wounds.

Cantharis

Cantharis vesicatoria (Spanish fly)

Urinary tract infection / cystitis with violent burning.

Carbo Vegetabilis

Carbo vegetabilis (vegetable charcoal)

Bloating and belching, especially upper-abdomen fullness.

Carduus Marianus

Carduus marianus (milk thistle)

Fullness and pain in the right upper abdomen over the liver.

Caulophyllum

Caulophyllum thalictroides (blue cohosh)

Rheumatic pains in the small joints of the hands.

Causticum

Causticum (Hahnemann’s tinctura acris sine kali)

Warts, especially old, large ones on the face or fingertips.

Chamomilla

Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile)

Teething troubles in irritable infants.

Chelidonium Majus

Greater celandine

Sluggish liver and gallbladder complaints.

China Officinalis

China officinalis (Cinchona / Peruvian bark)

Weakness and debility after fluid loss (diarrhoea, bleeding).

Chionanthus Virginica

Chionanthus virginica (fringe tree)

Jaundice with yellow skin and eyes.

Cicuta Virosa

Cicuta virosa (water hemlock)

Violent spasms with the body bending backwards.

Cimicifuga

Cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh)

Painful periods with cramping that shoots across the pelvis.

Cina

Cina maritima (wormseed)

Irritability and cross, hard-to-please behaviour in children.

Clematis Erecta

Clematis erecta (upright virgin’s bower)

Urinary complaints with an interrupted, dribbling stream.

Cocculus Indicus

Cocculus indicus (Indian cockle)

Travel and motion sickness with nausea and giddiness.

Coffea Cruda

Coffea cruda (unroasted coffee)

Sleeplessness from an overactive, racing mind.

Colchicum Autumnale

Autumn crocus

Gout with red, hot, exquisitely tender joints.

Colocynthis

Colocynthis (bitter cucumber / bitter apple)

Cramping abdominal colic, better bending double.

Conium Maculatum

Conium maculatum (poison hemlock)

Vertigo on turning the head or lying down.

Crataegus Oxyacantha

Crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn)

A feeble, easily tired heart action.

Cuprum Metallicum

Cuprum metallicum (copper)

Violent muscle cramps, often in the calves and feet.

Cyclamen Europaeum

Cyclamen europaeum (sowbread)

Sick headaches with flickering or dimmed vision.

Digitalis Purpurea

Digitalis purpurea (foxglove)

A slow, weak, or irregular pulse.

Drosera Rotundifolia

Drosera rotundifolia (sundew)

Violent, spasmodic, barking cough.

Dulcamara

Solanum dulcamara (woody nightshade)

Colds and coryza after getting cold and wet.

Eupatorium Perfoliatum

Eupatorium perfoliatum (boneset)

Fever with deep bone and joint aching.

Euphrasia Officinalis

Euphrasia officinalis (eyebright)

Conjunctivitis with burning, watery eyes.

Ferrum Metallicum

Ferrum metallicum (iron)

Weakness and fatigue in a pale, easily flushing person.

Ferrum Phosphoricum

Ferrum phosphoricum (iron phosphate)

Early stage of fever and inflammation (gradual onset).

Fucus Vesiculosus

Bladderwrack (seaweed)

Thyroid enlargement (used only alongside medical care).

Gelsemium

Gelsemium sempervirens (yellow jasmine)

Flu with heaviness, aching and drowsiness.

Glonoinum

Nitroglycerine

Sudden, bursting, throbbing headache.

Graphites

Graphites (black lead / carbon)

Eczema and dermatitis oozing a sticky, honey-like fluid.

Hamamelis Virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)

Varicose veins with soreness and a bruised feeling.

Helonias Dioica

Helonias dioica (false unicorn root)

Great weariness and weakness, often in women.

Hepar Sulphuris

Hepar sulphuris calcareum (calcium sulphide)

Abscesses and boils that are very painful and sensitive.

Hypericum Perforatum

Hypericum perforatum (St John’s wort)

Injuries to nerve-rich parts (fingertips, toes, nails).

Ignatia Amara

Ignatia amara (St. Ignatius bean)

Acute grief, loss and emotional shock.

Iodium

Iodine

Thyroid-related complaints (used only alongside medical care).

Ipecacuanha

Ipecacuanha (ipecac root)

Persistent nausea not relieved by vomiting.

Kali Bichromicum

Potassium bichromate

Sinusitis with thick, stringy, ropy mucus.

Kali Carbonicum

Kali carbonicum (potassium carbonate)

Lower back pain and weakness, often felt as if the back would give way.

Kali Muriaticum

Kali muriaticum (potassium chloride)

Catarrh with thick, white, sticky mucus.

Kali Phosphoricum

Kali phosphoricum (potassium phosphate)

Nervous exhaustion and burnout.

Kali Sulphuricum

Kali sulphuricum (potassium sulphate)

Later stage of colds with thick yellow discharge.

Kalmia Latifolia

Kalmia latifolia (mountain laurel)

Rheumatic pains that shift and travel downward.

Kreosotum

Beechwood creosote

Bleeding gums with rapidly decaying teeth.

Lac Caninum

Lac caninum (dog's milk)

Sore throats that alternate from side to side.

Lachesis Muta

Lachesis muta (bushmaster snake venom)

Menopausal hot flushes and related complaints.

Ledum Palustre

Ledum palustre (marsh tea / wild rosemary)

Puncture wounds (nails, splinters, needles).

Lemna Minor

Lemna minor (duckweed)

Nasal polyps with a blocked, obstructed nose.

Lycopodium Clavatum

Lycopodium clavatum (club moss)

Gas, bloating and indigestion, worse 4–8 p.m..

Lycopus Virginicus

Lycopus virginicus (bugleweed)

A rapid, forcible, tumultuous heartbeat.

Magnesia Phosphorica

Magnesium phosphate

Menstrual cramps relieved by warmth and bending double.

Mercurius Solubilis

Mercurius solubilis (Hahnemann)

Sore throat and tonsillitis with salivation.

Mezereum

Daphne mezereum (spurge olive)

Thick, crusty skin eruptions with pus beneath.

Natrum Muriaticum

Natrum muriaticum (sodium chloride)

Effects of silent grief, disappointment or held-in emotion.

Natrum Phosphoricum

Natrum phosphoricum (sodium phosphate)

Acidity with sour belching or risings.

Natrum Sulphuricum

Natrum sulphuricum (sodium sulphate)

Breathing complaints that worsen in damp weather.

Nitricum Acidum

Nitricum acidum (nitric acid)

Anal fissures and cracks with sharp, splinter-like pain.

Nux Vomica

Strychnos nux-vomica (poison nut)

Acidity, heartburn and indigestion from rich/spicy food.

Opium

Papaver somniferum (opium poppy)

Obstinate, painless constipation with no urge.

Petroleum

Rock oil

Deep skin cracks, worse in winter.

Phosphoricum Acidum

Phosphoricum acidum (phosphoric acid)

Mental and physical exhaustion after grief or overwork.

Phosphorus

Phosphorus (the element)

Respiratory complaints — cough, bronchitis, tight chest.

Physostigma Venenosum

Physostigma venenosum (Calabar bean)

Eye strain and tired, aching eyes.

Phytolacca Decandra

Poke root

Sore throat with dark red, swollen tonsils.

Plantago Major

Plantago major (plantain)

Toothache with very sensitive teeth.

Podophyllum

Podophyllum peltatum (May apple)

Profuse, gushing, watery diarrhoea.

Psorinum

Psorinum (nosode)

Extreme chilliness, needing to wrap up even in warmth.

Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla nigricans (wind flower)

Menstrual and hormonal complaints (delayed, scanty, irregular periods).

Ranunculus Bulbosus

Ranunculus bulbosus (buttercup)

Shingles with clustered, bluish blisters.

Rhododendron

Rhododendron chrysanthum (snow-rose)

Rheumatic pains that worsen before a storm.

Rhus Toxicodendron

Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy)

Joint pain and stiffness (arthritis) worse on first motion.

Ruta Graveolens

Ruta graveolens (rue)

Strained or torn tendons and ligaments.

Sabadilla

Schoenocaulon officinale (cevadilla)

Hay fever with violent, spasmodic sneezing.

Sabal Serrulata

Sabal serrulata (saw palmetto)

Enlarged prostate (BPH) with urinary difficulty.

Sabina

Juniperus sabina (savine)

Heavy menstrual bleeding with clots.

Sanguinaria Canadensis

Sanguinaria canadensis (bloodroot)

Right-sided migraines, worse from light and noise.

Secale Cornutum

Secale cornutum (ergot of rye)

Poor circulation to the fingers and toes.

Selenium

Selenium

Hair fall, including of the eyebrows and body.

Sepia

Sepia officinalis (cuttlefish ink)

Hormonal complaints — PCOS, irregular periods, menopause.

Silicea

Silicea terra (pure flint)

Recurrent infections and slow-healing wounds.

Spigelia

Spigelia anthelmia (pinkroot)

Sharp, shooting facial and eye neuralgia, often left-sided.

Spongia Tosta

Roasted sponge

Dry, barking, croupy cough.

Staphysagria

Staphysagria (stavesacre)

Effects of suppressed anger, indignation or humiliation.

Stramonium

Datura stramonium (thorn apple)

Night terrors with fear of the dark.

Sulphur

Sulphur (sublimated sulphur)

Itchy, burning skin (eczema, recurring eruptions).

Symphytum Officinale

Symphytum officinale (comfrey, knitbone)

Supporting the healing of fractured bone.

Syzygium Jambolanum

Syzygium jambolanum (jambul / black plum)

Raised blood sugar (as a complementary support).

Tabacum

Nicotiana tabacum (tobacco)

Motion, travel, and sea sickness.

Tellurium

Tellurium metallicum

Ringworm with well-marked, intersecting rings.

Teucrium Marum Verum

Teucrium marum verum (cat thyme)

Anal itching, worse in the evening, linked with threadworms.

Thuja Occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis (white cedar)

Warts, skin tags and other skin growths.

Trillium Pendulum

Trillium pendulum (birthroot)

Bright-red flooding menstrual bleeding.

Tuberculinum

Tuberculinum (nosode)

A tendency to recurrent respiratory infections.

Urtica Urens

Urtica urens (stinging nettle)

Urticaria (hives) with burning and stinging.

Veratrum Album

Veratrum album (white hellebore)

Simultaneous vomiting and watery diarrhoea.

Viburnum Opulus

Viburnum opulus (cramp bark)

Cramping period pain that begins before the flow.

Zincum Metallicum

Zinc

Restless, fidgety legs, worse in the evening.