Homeopathic Materia Medica

Aconitum Napellus

Aconitum napellus (monkshood)

First stage of sudden fever or inflammation.

Agnus Castus

Agnus castus (chaste tree)

Low libido and sexual weakness, especially in men.

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.

Belladonna

Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade)

Sudden high fever with a hot, red face.

Berberis Vulgaris

Berberis vulgaris (barberry)

Kidney and ureter pain, often radiating outward.

Bryonia Alba

Bryonia alba (white bryony)

Dry, painful cough worse from movement.

Calcarea Carbonica

Calcarea carbonica (calcium carbonate)

Sluggish metabolism and a tendency to weight gain.

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.

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.

China Officinalis

China officinalis (Cinchona / Peruvian bark)

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

Clematis Erecta

Clematis erecta (upright virgin’s bower)

Urinary complaints with an interrupted, dribbling stream.

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.

Drosera Rotundifolia

Drosera rotundifolia (sundew)

Violent, spasmodic, barking cough.

Ferrum Phosphoricum

Ferrum phosphoricum (iron phosphate)

Early stage of fever and inflammation (gradual onset).

Gelsemium

Gelsemium sempervirens (yellow jasmine)

Flu with heaviness, aching and drowsiness.

Graphites

Graphites (black lead / carbon)

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

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.

Ipecacuanha

Ipecacuanha (ipecac root)

Persistent nausea not relieved by vomiting.

Kali Phosphoricum

Kali phosphoricum (potassium phosphate)

Nervous exhaustion and burnout.

Kali Sulphuricum

Kali sulphuricum (potassium sulphate)

Later stage of colds with thick yellow discharge.

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).

Lycopodium Clavatum

Lycopodium clavatum (club moss)

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

Mercurius Solubilis

Mercurius solubilis (Hahnemann)

Sore throat and tonsillitis with salivation.

Natrum Muriaticum

Natrum muriaticum (sodium chloride)

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

Nux Vomica

Strychnos nux-vomica (poison nut)

Acidity, heartburn and indigestion from rich/spicy food.

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.

Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla nigricans (wind flower)

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

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.

Sabal Serrulata

Sabal serrulata (saw palmetto)

Enlarged prostate (BPH) with urinary difficulty.

Sepia

Sepia officinalis (cuttlefish ink)

Hormonal complaints — PCOS, irregular periods, menopause.

Silicea

Silicea terra (pure flint)

Recurrent infections and slow-healing wounds.

Staphysagria

Staphysagria (stavesacre)

Effects of suppressed anger, indignation or humiliation.

Sulphur

Sulphur (sublimated sulphur)

Itchy, burning skin (eczema, recurring eruptions).

Syzygium Jambolanum

Syzygium jambolanum (jambul / black plum)

Raised blood sugar (as a complementary support).

Thuja Occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis (white cedar)

Warts, skin tags and other skin growths.

Urtica Urens

Urtica urens (stinging nettle)

Urticaria (hives) with burning and stinging.