Homeopathic Remedies

First Aid Cases

Burns and Scalds

Symptoms:

-First Degree Burns including ordinary sunburn.

Recommended Remedy:

Urtica Urens 6C every 15 minutes for a couple of hours (eight doses) is effective for minor burns and scalds. Repeat every 3 hours for the first day and then take 3- 4 times a day for the next two days.  For sunburns, prepare a lotion by adding 15-20 drops of the mother tincher of this remedy in half a cup of clean distilled or mineral water and then soak the sun burnt area with this lotion. Repeat 2-3 times for one day. This remedy is very effective when applied externally for sunburns.

If the problem is more serious, a different remedy may be suggested.

Symptoms:

- Second degree burns where there are blisters.

- Very painful burns.

Recommended Remedy:

Cantharis 30C every 15 minutes for 6-8 doses is very effective where there is blistering and the burning is extremely painful. It may be repeated over a week to ten days, given 4-5 times a day for long term relief. This remedy is very effective even in third degree burns when you are waiting for additional specialized help to arrive. It helps in lessening the pain and also helps in repairing damaged skin.

Symptoms:

-Burns where blisters are broken and there may be pus formation.

Recommended Remedy:

Calendula 6C may be given 4 times a day for 4- 5 days before relief is seen. This remedy is effective in healing broken skin and helps prevent infections. It is very effective when blisters are broken, if applied externally. To prepare a lotion, put 15- 20 drops of Calendula mother tincture in half a cup of distilled or mineral water and apply the lotion externally on the skin. Do this 2-3 times a day for a couple of days to find effective relief.

Symptoms:

-Painful scars that persist after the burns have healed

Recommended Remedy:

Causticum 30C three times a day for 4 days is normally enough.

For burns and scalds it is recommended that the parent seek professional help if the burns are severe, if the child exhibits breathlessness or if the child has suffered electrical or chemical burns. A hospital is always better equipped to treat second and third degree burns. Homeopathic remedies may be given in conjunction with hospital treatment.

Tip:

If you are not sure what will work, try giving one dose of Cantharis 30C and three doses of Urtica Urens 6C in one cycle. This should help in most minor burn cases.

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