Healing for Children

Homeopathic Medicine:
Small Wonders for our Small Wonders

Many parents consider homeopathy a necessity for healing their children as well as themselves. Homeopathic medicines can be quick and effective for treating many childhood illnesses and are available individually or in kits that come with a users guide for the products. The tablets are quick dissolving and pleasant tasting. Some of the most common remedies contained in the kit are:

ACONITUM NAPELLUS
For initial stages of fever and inflammation, red sore throat, swollen tonsils, coughs and tonsillitis.

APIS
For red inflamed, burning or stinging insect bites.

ARNICA MONTANA
Helps relieve shock and trauma from injury and speeds the healing process of bumps, bruises, sprains and swelling. Arnica ointment may be used in conjunction with the tablets.

BELLADONNA
Used for sudden onset of symptoms with hot red skin and flushed face. Child may have sore throat, cough, aches and fever.

CHAMOMILLA
Effective in treating symptoms of teething, including inflamed gums, drooling, skin rashes, fever, irritability, bowel problems and colds. It is also good for colic and certain digestive problems.

CALCIUM PHOS
Used for delayed or painful teething, 'growing pains', and headaches.

FERRUM PHOS
The number one remedy for inflammations, sore throat, stuffy nose, paleness, weakness and fever with gradual onset of symptoms.

HEPAR SULF
For treating certain head colds, croup coughs, sore throats, earaches, and laryngitis. Helps with teenage acne.

PULSATILLA
This remedy is indicated for many childhood ailments including colds, earaches, congestion, colic, stomach pains and gas.

Homeopathic Medicine for Infants and Small Children by Dana Ullman is a suggested easy to read book for parents. It gives basic help for first aid, seasonal illness and childhood diseases. Included is a complete guide for the treatment of more than 75 physical, emotional and behavioral homeopathic remedies to use.