The Horse Homeopathy First Aid Kit - About the Remedies
Aconite
Apis
Arnica Montana
Belladonna
Bryonia
Calcarea Phosphoricum
Carbo Vegetablilis
China Officinalis
Colocynthis
Euphrasia
Hepar Sulphur
Hypericum
Kali Bichromicum
Nux Vomica
Thuja
ACONITE:
 Aconite is
an excellent remedy for sudden illness, aches, colds, coughs, flu,
chills and fever. Keep on hand for quick recovery after becoming
ill following exposure to weather changes, such as very cold or
very hot weather, exposure to dry winds or inclement weather.
Aconite helps with symptoms from sudden shock, fear, fright.
Aconite is often used during the early stages of an illness, but
can also be used for past trauma to rebalance.
Indications include feeling apprehensive and agitated, tossing
about.
Fear and restlessness seem to dominate the symptoms.
The horse is restless and worried.
Other Aconite symptoms include sneezing, croupy cough, throat
that is red and swollen.
Aconitum Napellus, or Aconite, is from the plant Monkshood. Aconite
is used in treating sudden symptoms.
Sudden sneezing; Croupy coughing; Restlessness, horse appears
anxious & frightened.
When considering Aconite look to a sudden cause. Aconite
also known as Aconitum Napellus and Aconite Nap. Abbreviation Acon.
Keynote Symptoms Summary:
Shock, Fear, Shaking, Sudden, Laminitis,
Restlessness, Anxious, Frightened.
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APIS:
 Apis
Mell, Apis Mellifica, provides soothing relief for swelling,
edema, burning & stinging pains. Itchy skin conditions. Great
to keep on hand for first-aid treatment. Use for sunburn, insect
bi tes and stings. Apis Mel is from Honey Bees and is a perfect
match for clearing the itching and swelling of insect bites,bee
stings, wasp, hornet, mosquito, and other flying insects.
Use for rashes that have red, swelling marks like insect bites,
such as with hives.
Rosy red hives from allergy from food, bites, etc.
Apis Mell for symptoms of redness, swelling, stinging, itching.
Sudden edema, whether over the entire body or specific areas.
Eye symptoms such as swollen eyelids, edema under the eyes, styes,
watery eyes, red conjunctiva, thick cornea, having dark, smoky,
spots- greyish, smoky, opaque.
throat conditions with dryness, feels hot, swollen, difficulty
swallowing, without thirst.
Better with cold applications, worse
from heat, sensitive to touch.
Ailments that show the symptoms above will respond
to Apis, such as fevers, eyestitis, flu.
A doctor from Tucson emailed us, "We use the Apis Mell for
our snake bite customers. It works very fast and its wonderful,
we have saved every single snake bitten animal this year that has
come in. We also get brown recluse, black widow bites along with
scorpion bites. This Apis Mell is great. Thank you."
Apis Mel is made from Honey Bees, so is a clear simillimum for
stinging pains, bee stings, swelling. 1.5 million people and
horses experience severe allergic reactions to the venon from bees,
wasps, hornets in the USA.
Rapid swelling, itching from bee, wasp,
hornet, mosquito, rosy red hives from allergy from food, bites,
stin gs, swollen eyelids, watery eyes, sensitive to touch. Burning,
stinging pains, swelling, hard welts. Better from: cold application,
motion, open air, uncovering affected area.
Apis Mel is made from Honey Bees, so it is a clear simillimum
for stinging pains, bee stings, swelling.
1.5 million people experience severe allergic reactions to the
venon from bees, wasps, hornets in the USA.
Apis Mel is available
in ointment, tablets, and pellets for fast relief.
Rapid swelling, itching from bee, wasp, hornet, mosquito, rosy
red hives from allergy from food, bites, stings, swollen eyelids,
watery eyes, sensitive to touch.
Keynote Summary:
Burning, Stinging pains,
Swelling, Hard welts
Better from:cold application
motion, open air, uncovering affected area
Worse from: heat application, closed heated room,
warmth of bed
pressure worse on right side after sleeping
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ARNICA MONTANA:
 Arnica is famous as the "overworked muscle" remedy
whether from age, work, sports.
#1 injury remedy! Relief from pain, shock, & trauma of injuries,
scrapes, accidents.
This remedy is so useful that over 25 of our combination products
online include Arnica.
Arnica is a must first aid. All our Household and First Aid Kits
include Arnica. Arnica is from the plant, Leopard's Bane.
This is the number one remedy for muscle and joint injury.
Helps the body to heal from injury and reduce swelling, bruising,
pain
Also use prior to dental work, surgeries, prolonged
sports training.
For after effects of sprains, & pulled muscles. For pain
relief while healing from injuries, fractures, muscular aches.
Sport injuries to muscles, joints, shin splints. Insomnia from
over-exhaustion.
Keynote Summary:
Shock, injuries, bruising
Overexertion Fear of being touched or approached
Pain and ailments from overexertion
Better From: lying down, putting head down
Worse From: touch, heat
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BELLADONNA:
 Belladonna has a marked action on the circulatory system and
blood vessels.
Belladonna is from the plant, Deadly Nightshade. Belladonna is
an example, of how Homeopathy does use poisonous materials for
some remedies, but after dilution and succussion the remedy is
totally without poisonous elements.
Belladonna can be used by newborns and elderly with complete
trust that the remedy is safe without any side effects. This contrasts
with conventional medications that are never without some side
effects. Belladonna action on the circulatory system and blood
vessels shows how this remedy can be useful for fevers, High Blood
Pressure.
Complaints are associated with hot, red skin, flushed congested
face. extremities may be involved though because of faulty
circulation. There can be a hard pounding pulse. Tendency to
swollen glands. Lightheadedness with falling to left or backwards.
Sleepy, but cannot sleep.
Keynote Summary
Boils, Bursitis, Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Poison, Fever
Symptoms come on quickly and to the extreme
Always associated with hot, red skin, flushed face, shining
eyes and excit ed mental state.
Mentally - over emotional, can’t handle least bit of
upset.
Face: Red, hot, swollen, shiny, but dry.
Ears: Earache pain is throbbing, beating.
Mouth: Mouth is dry. Throbbing pain in teeth. Grinds teeth.
Tongue looks like a strawberry.
Respiratory: Short, dry, tickling cough. Worse at night.
Better from:sitting up, or standing hard pressure
Worse from: sensitive to touch, movement,
noise.
bright light, lying down in the afternoon
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BRYONIA:
 Bryonia is from White Bryonia. Tincture of the root.
A polycrest remedy for aches and pains. Pains associated with colds,
flu's, coughs. Illness with chills alternating with fever. horse
is quieter than normal when ill, or may be more irritable. They
often want to be left alone. The horse is very thirsty then
can't hold the water urinating often .
Sore throat with dry hard
spasmodic coughs. After eating feels nauseous and weak. Stomach
tender to the touch and feels heavy.
HELPFUL FOR:
Bone problems
Bursitis
Colic
Joint pain
Laminitis
Abdominal pain
Acute back spasms
Sciatica
Colic
Coughs
Fevers with Chills
Gas, heartburn, indigestion
Headaches
Flu with aches and pains
Sprains, pulled ligaments
Better from: Rest, Rubbing on painful areas.
Fresh air. Lying on painful side.
Being left alone
Worse20from: any movement or exertion
light touch, sympathy.
warmth, hot weather, sudden change of weather,
Morning, Eating, Noise
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CALCAREA PHOPHORICUM:
 Calcarea
Phosphoricum is usually referred to as
Calcium Phosphorus, abbreviated Calc P hos or Ca Ph, is the #1
mineral for bones.
Overexertion
Dehydration
*Help Bones Heal
Calcium Phos is useful in numbness in extremities, painful joints,
tooth decay problems.
Better From:Summer, warm, dry weather
Worse From:Symptoms aggravated by cold, damp weather,
stress.
Changeable of weather
Mental exertion
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CARBO VEGETABILIS:
 Carbo
Veg is from vegetable charcoal, well known for its ability
to absorb toxins in the body.
Carbo veg is great for excess gas in stomach, indigestion, bloating,
belching.
Calm your horses digestive system from overeating, eating
wrong foods, poorly or slow digestion, eating bad combinations
of food.
Carbo veg is indicated for conditions from toxicity such as fatigue,
constipation and diarrhea,
feeling under the weather with colds. Tinnitus with dizziness.
Rattling cough.
Keynote Summary
Intestinal distention, sour burping, gas.
Collapse
Asphyxia
Weak digestion.
Diarrhea
Urinary problems
Poison
Sudden toxicity
Emotional negative, irritable or indifferent.
"Never well since....", effects of past illness.
General weakness, sudden collapse with cold limbs, and skin , clammy,
blue.
Better From: after passing gas, belching
with fresh cool air, and craves fresh cool air milk.
Worse From: eating fatty foods
evenings, night lying down eating rich foods, poor food combinations,
too much food.
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CHINA OFFICINALIS:
 China is an extract of the Peruvian tree Cinchona Pubescens which
grows wild in the tropical forests of South America. The tree is
cultivated in Africa, India and Asia in tropical climates.
When ill horses will be quick to become exhausted
and lethargic and may seem confused. They can sense that they are
suddenly totally the opposite to who they normally are and this
can lead to a sense of despondency, depression. They easily lose
their appetite along with their zest for life.
Physically they are anemic, dehydrated and weak.
Key Symptoms:
Dehydrated
Exhaustion
Fevers
Fluid loss Flatulence Diarrhea
Heartburn
Weakness
Tooth pains
Spasms
General Symptoms Worse for:
Touch
Noise
Exercise
After eating
Cold
At night
General Symptoms Better for: Factors/Conditions
that improve symptoms
Warmth
Sleep
Rest
Firm pressure on affected area
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COLOCYNTHIS:
 Colocynthis is native to Turkey but is cultivated in many dry,
hot semi-desert areas around the world. The fruit is an orange
sized gourd that contains pulp and seed. The plant is very similar
to the common cucumber plant which is probably where the name
Bitter cucumber" comes from.
Colic, abdominal pain and other gastric upsets are the main physical
symptoms. They may be accompanied by neck pain and shooting pains
in the limbs.
Key Symptoms:
Supp ressed anger, Colic, Indignation.
Used for treatment of:
Neuralgia
Diarrhea (with abdominal cramping)
Colic
Abdominal pain
Cramps
Constriction
Spasms
Gas
Irratable
Indigestion
Sciatica
Backache (accompanied with shooting pains in
one or more limbs)
General Symptoms Worse for: Factors/Conditions
that make the symptoms worse
Anger
Eating
Cold
Damp
Windy weather
Movement
General Symptoms Better for: Factors/Conditions
that improve symptoms
Warmth
Pressure on affected area
Bending double
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EUPHRASIA:
 Euphrasia is a homeopathic remedy made from dilutions
of the juice of the eyebright plant (Euphrasia officinalis).
Manifests itself in inflaming the conjunctival
membrane especially, producing profuse lachrymation. Horse
is better in open air. Catarrhal affections of mucous membranes
especially of eyes and nose. Profuse acrid lachrymation and
bland coryza; worse, evening. There can be a profuse
discharge from eyes and nose.
Nose
Profuse, fluent , with violent cough and abunda nt expectoration.
Eyes
Catarrhal conjunctivitis; discharge of acrid matter. The
eyes water all the time. Acrid lachrymation; bland coryza. Discharge
thick and exoriating. Burning and swelling of the lids. Frequent
inclination to blink. Free discharge of acrid matter. Sticky mucus
on cornea; must wink to remove it. Pressure in eyes. Little blisters
on cornea. Opacities. Rheumatic iritis. Ptosis.
Face
Redness and heat of cheeks. Stiffness of upper lip.
Respiratory
Frequent yawning when walking in open air. Profuse,
fluent coryza in morning, with much cough and expectoration.
Influenza. First stage of measles; eye symptoms marked. Consequence
of external injuries.
Watery eyes
Tooth pain
Eye wound
Eye pain
Fever
Chilly and cold.
Worse:
In evening, indoors, warmth; south winds; from light.
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HEPAR SULPHUR:
 The flaky inner
layer of oyster shells provides the calcium used in this homeopathic
remedy, also called Hepar sulf. and commonly known as calcium sulfide.
Hepar sulf. is mainly used when there is an infection for
example, in hoofs, wounds and skin complaints where the skin
is sensitive to touch, moist, and suppurates easily. This remedy
helps expel pus, such as in abscesses that are very sensitive to
touch and ready to burst. One of the most known key notes
is for cough or a crowing cough with loose, rattling phlegm
in the chest; a chesty cough brought on by exposure to cold air,
and flu with a fever, sneezing, sweating, and a need for
warmth.
When ill, horses helped by this re medy are very sensitive-to
cold air, touch, pain, and any kind of disturbance. All of their
bodily secretions, such as urine, perspiration, and stools smell
sour. They are anxious and irritable, with unreasonable likes and
dislikes, and tend to be hasty and to take offense easily.
HELPFUL FOR:
Abscesses
Boils
Cough
Pus
Croup
Septic
Mud fever
Wounds
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HYPERICUM:
 Hypericum is the plant St. John's Wort. Key physical symptoms
associated with this remedy are injuries or wounds that feel mo
re painful than they appear, with extremely sharp pains, perhaps
in nerve-rich areas such as the hoofs or the base of the spine.
The remedy may be used to relieve pain following operations, accidents,
and is also given to help prevent tetanus. Nervous pains in phantom
limbs after amputation, and toothaches or discomfort after dental
treatment, may also be helped by the remedy.
In homeopathy St. John's wort ( Hypericum ) is often prescribed
for bodily injuries, among other conditions, but it is selected
for the soothing effect it is said to have on injured nerves rather
than for any traditional reason.
Hypericum is used to treat shooting nerve pain that usually travels upward and
nerve injuries, for example, after an operation or accident. Hypericum is the
most important remedy to use whenever there is an injury to any part of the body
with a high concentration of nerve endings, for example, the hoofs, spine, eyes,
lips, and head. Hypericum is effective for concussion with sensations in the
head, such as an ice-cold feeling, and eye injuries. Hypericum acts on the spinal
nerves , and is given for severe back pain that travels up or down the spine.
This is an excellent first-aid remedy for any kind of puncture
wound for
example, from nails, rocks, and bites.
Other ailments for which the remedy is used include: asthma that
is worse in foggy weather; toothache with pulling or tearing pain.
Hypericum is also used for nausea; indigestion, ; diarrhea; bleeding,
; nerve pain . Hypericum is useful in the treatment of depression
and drowsiness.
Wounds
Sprains
Soreness
Shock
Puncture
Nerve Injury
Muscle strain
Head injury
Fracture
Eye wound
Bruises
Accidents
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KALI BICHROMICUM:
 Kali
Bichromicum is often called potassium bichromate; it is a chemical
compound that may be acquired from chromium iron ore or by processing
potassium chromate with one of a number of strong acids.
Uses:
Kali bich. is usually given for complaints affecting the mucous membranes,
especially in the nose, throat, ureth ra, and stomach. It is an important
remedy for conditions with excessive mucus, colds that turn into
sinus congestion with pressure and fullness in the nose, and glue
ear (fluid in the middle ear), with a sensation of fullness in the
ear.
It is also used to treat joint problems with rheumatic pain
that appears and disappears suddenly, moves around the affected
part rapidly, and is aggravated by a sudden change to hot weather.
Digestive disorders, yellow mucus, also benefit from
Kali bich.
When ill, horses who need Kali bich. are
chilly and extremely sensitive to the cold. However, they feel
worse in hot summer weather.
Discharge
Respiratory
Joint pain
Cough
Mucous
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NUX VOMICA:
 Nux
Vomica comes from the poison-nut tree. It was
brought to Europe from southeast Asia in the 15th century. Strychnin
e, the toxic alkaloid from its seeds, was famous as a poison
before 17th-century physicians discovered its stimulating effect
on the digestive and nervous systems.
Nux vomica is chiefly linked to to stress and excess.
Uses: Nux vomica is mainly given for extreme over
sensitivity and irritability. Digestive complaints, such as indigestion,
diarrhea with painful abdominal cramps, with colicky pain,
and constipation. Nux
vomica is also good for colds with a blocked nose at night and
a runny nose during the day; flu with fever and stiff, shivering,
aching muscles; and coughs with retching or dry, tickly coughs
with larynx pain.
Digestive disorders: Diarrhea is accompanied
by abdominal cramps, and nausea. Constipation may make it difficult
to empty the bowel fully. The abdomen is often bloated and flatulent.
Colds and influenza - runny catarrh. There may be sneezing,
a and dry, tickly cough,, and watery, sensitive eyes, or influenza
with aching muscles and a shivery fever.
Poison
Over eating
Constipation
Anger
Sudden onset
Spasms
Overexertion
Influenza
Indigestion
Grief
Colic
Bad food
Exposure to toxins
THUJA:
 Native
to Northern United States and Canada this conifer grows to about
ten meters. They are slow-growing graceful trees widely used as
wind-breaking hedges and ornamental trees.
The Yellow Cedar was introduced into Europe in the sixteenth century
and is now grown all over the world.
The timber has a wide use due to its durability. Part used and
extraction:
Fresh leaves and small twigs of young plants are used.
Remedy
preparation:
Chopped and steeped in alcohol and filtered to obtain mother tincture
History:
The Homeopathic remedy was proved by Hahnemann.
Thuja was used as a herbal medicine by the Native Americans and
early settlers. Later the tree became popular as a decorative tree
and was exported to Europe where it was also adopted as a herbal
remedy.
Key Symptoms:
Warts
Skin
Ailments from bad effects of vaccination
Shingles Neuralgia Asthma Catarrh Sinusitis
White scaly dandruff
Hair dry and falling out
Styes
Tumors
Diarrhea
Skin eruptions
Skin: looks dirty
Brown or brownish-white spots
Nails: deformed, brittle
Mud Fever
Itching
Infection
Allergic reaction
Ringbone
Sarcoid
Spongy tumor
Vaccine reaction
Vertigo
Skin tags
Sweet itch
Rain Rot/Scald
Conditions that make the symptoms worse:
At night
Cold weather
Dampness
Conditions that improve symptoms:
Stretching
Massage
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