In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, you may be cut off from medical aid. One of the most important things to have on hand will be a homeopathy emergency survival kit. Homeopathic remedies are cheap, effective, and have no side effects. This medical science uses natural substances to stimulate the body to heal itself. Most homeopathic remedies are made from herbs and minerals, and they are based on the principle discovered over 200 years ago that a substance that produces symptoms in a healthy person can be used to cure the same symptoms in a sick person, when prepared according to homeopathic principles.
Emergency kits and individual homeopathic remedies are available at health food stores, herb shops, and online. For most purposes 30C (60X) is a good potency to begin with.
Arnica
The most useful remedy in your kit will probably be Arnica montana, made from a type of daisy found in the mountainous regions of Europe and the United States, which has been known since ancient times for its ability to heal wounds and injuries quickly. This plant was also known and used by Native Americans. You won’t have to wait for a disaster to put this one to use! It is the first remedy to take after any injury, and the perfect solution for everyday bumps and bruises, cuts and scratches, and even the tired muscles that come with a full day of gardening.
Apis
Many home gardeners are getting into beekeeping, not only for the honey, but to help promote the survival of the bees that we rely on to pollinate our gardens. Bees are under siege from pesticides like neonicotinoids, which have been banned in Europe but are still widely used in the United States. Well cared for honey bees rarely sting (they die when they do), but when a sting does happen, instant relief can be found in the homeopathic remedy of Apis, which is made from bee venom. Apis is also good for wasp stings and anything else that causes burning, stinging, redness, or swelling. Some wasps once decided to build a nest right underneath the eave of our house near the front door, and they regularly stung me. Apis always relieved the pain and prevented any reaction.
Ledum
For insect bites, tick bites, and puncture wounds, Ledum frequently brings quick relief. According to Robin Murphy, author of the homeopathic “bible,” Lotus Materia Medica, ledum can help prevent tetanus when it is given immediately after a puncture wound occurs. If no hospitals, doctors, or tetanus shots were available, ledum would be a valuable remedy to have, and it could even save your life.
Silica
Silica is a useful remedy for helping to expel splinters or shards of broken glass from the body. Amazingly, silica also brings welcome relief for the severe pain of infected teeth.
Rhus Tox
A homeopathic dose of poison ivy leaf, Rhus toxicodendron, proves again that like cures like. Rhus tox is also good for rashes that resemble poison ivy – with redness, swelling and intense itching. Rhus tox is well known as one of the best remedies for arthritis, rheumatism and fibromyalgia.
Arsenicum
Food poisoning can be caused by eating spoiled food or pesticides, often causing nausea and diarrhea. Arsenicum is a homeopathic remedy that will bring blessed relief.
Belladonna
If you or your children come down with a sudden onset of high fever with headache, sore throat, tonsillitis or earache, which worsens around 3:00 PM, Belladonna is the remedy you need.
Cantharis
For women who are subject to bladder infections with burning pains and a constant urge to urinate, Cantharis works like magic. I have been called a “maga” (magician) by people for whom I recommended this remedy.
Allium
Another handy cure for colds is a medicine made from onions, Allium cepa. Because peeling onions makes your eyes water and your nose run, allium is a good match for cold symptoms and cures them homeopathically.
Urtica
For burns and sunburns, Urtica urens relieves intense burning, itching and vesicles. Urtica is made from stinging nettle. Outside the realm of homeopathy, many people are aware of the burn-healing power of Aloe vera, whether it is purchased as a drug store gel or just squeezed out of a fresh leaf. It is easy to keep an aloe plant growing on your windowsill.
Aconite
During times of disaster many people suffer from sever anxiety, shock and emotional trauma. These natural reactions can hinder your ability to successfully confront the dangers that you face. Aconite restores your mental equilibrium, allowing you to find solutions and increase your chances for survival.
