Mini-Repertory

HEADACHES

REMEDY	TYPE OF PAIN/ LOCATION	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Arsenicum alb.	Generalised. Chronic pain is often burning, sensitive scalp	Acute > cold Chronic > heat< midnight – 2 a.m.	Restlessness and anxiety. Headaches usually accompany other complaints.
Belladonna	Feels as though head would burst, throbbing, especially felt in forehead or around the eyes	< movement, noise, light, lying flat, bending forward. 3 p.m.> pressure, sitting up or bending back	Face is flushed, pupils dilated. Very violent pain
Bryonia	Bursting pain in forehead and behind eyes.	< warm room, heat, slightest motion, as the day progresses. > firm pressure, sitting absolutely still in the dark	Great irritability. Wants to be left alone in the dark. Migraines, with nausea. Very thirsty.
Gelsemium	Dull, heavy, aching feeling like band around the head. Eyelids droop	< morning, sun, heat > lying down with head raised. After urination.	Not thirsty. Heavy feeling. Fluey headache.
Hepar sulph.	Like nail thrust into head. Scalp extremely sensitive. Especially above nose	< motion, riding in car, uncovering head, drafts. > firm pressure, dry weather.	The sensitivity of the scalp is most prominent. Complains intensely.
Nux vomica	With nausea and distaste for food. Back of head or over eyes.	< morning, mental effort, cold > warmth, lying down, covering head.	Check source of headache. Nux relieves headache from overeating or stimulants, alcohol.
Pulsatilla	Front of head. Congestive headaches. Pains wander. Head hot	< sun, heat, blowing nose, evening > cold, open air	Common after eating rich foods. School-girl’s headache.

REMEDY	NOSE	EYES, MOUTH	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Aconite	Sneezing, nose stopped up	Very thirsty for cold drinks, dry tongue, bitter taste.	Worse for wind, heat. Wakes up after 1 or 2 hours of sleep.	Sudden onset, early stages of respiratory infections, esp. croup. Great anxiety and restlessness.
Allium cepa	Much sneezing nose streams clear and burning skin	Eyes stream, lips sore. Hot and thirsty	< warm room > open air	General raw feeling can extend to throat & chest
Arsenicum alb	Frequent & painful sneezing. Discharge thin,watery & burning.	Thirsty for small amounts of water. Tongue white burning pain in throat.	> warm drinks, by sitting up < 12 to 2 am, cold	Tremendous restlessness and anxiety. General feeling of burning
Belladonna	Nose swollen, red sore and hot. Little mucous	Throat very red and raw. Hoarseness. Thirstless.	< motion, 3 pm, light, noise, touch.	Sudden onset. Hot face, cold extremities. Often accompanied with headache
Bryonia	Tendency to settle in chest quickly.	Thirst for large quantities. Tongue coated white or brown.	< slightest motion, 9 pm > lying still, pressure	Dry, painful cough. Very irritable, wants to be left alone
Dulcamara	Severe sneezing, often congestion and sinusitis	Eyes red & sore throat	< damp, cold, change from warm to cold, drafts	Good Fall cold and flu remedy with frequent urination.
Gelsemium	Flu-like symptoms, nostrils sore from discharge	Eyelids heavy, coated tongue.	< 10 am > urination, near the fire	Chills up & Down spine, heavy aching limbs. Great fatigue and weakness.
Hepar sulph.	Sinusitis with thick and yellow and offensive discharge	Splinter-like pains in throat. Croup < night	< uncovering any part, the least draft	Irritable and hypersensitive.
Nux vomica	Nose alternately blocked (night) and running (day)	Mouth dry	< open air, cold, noise, light, dry weather > wet weather, warmth, warm drinks	Extremely chilly. Very irritable and impatient.
Phosphorus	One nostril blocked, one running. Colds go to chest	Sore throat with hoarseness. Dry lips and tongue. Thirst for cold drinks	> cold drinks and food, sleep < cold, change of temperature, twilight, fasting	Good for lingering, tickling coughs. Worse talking, cold air, lying on left side.
Pulsatilla	Thick, bland, yellow or green discharge or stuffed up (ripe cold)	Chapped lips, dry mouth without thirst. Loss of appetite.	< warm room, twilight and evening > open air	Patient usually mild, perhaps weepy. Wants company. Colds that linger.

COLD/FLU

REMEDY	NOSE	EYES, MOUTH	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Aconite	Sneezing, nose stopped up	Very thirsty for cold drinks, dry tongue, bitter taste.	Worse for wind, heat. Wakes up after 1 or 2 hours of sleep.	Sudden onset, early stages of respiratory infections, esp. croup. Great anxiety and restlessness.
Allium cepa	Much sneezing nose streams clear and burning skin	Eyes stream, lips sore. Hot and thirsty	< warm room > open air	General raw feeling can extend to throat & chest
Arsenicum alb	Frequent & painful sneezing. Discharge thin,watery & burning.	Thirsty for small amounts of water. Tongue white burning pain in throat.	> warm drinks, by sitting up < 12 to 2 am, cold	Tremendous restlessness and anxiety. General feeling of burning
Belladonna	Nose swollen, red sore and hot. Little mucous	Throat very red and raw. Hoarseness. Thirstless.	< motion, 3 pm, light, noise, touch.	Sudden onset. Hot face, cold extremities. Often accompanied with headache
Bryonia	Tendency to settle in chest quickly.	Thirst for large quantities. Tongue coated white or brown.	< slightest motion, 9 pm > lying still, pressure	Dry, painful cough. Very irritable, wants to be left alone
Dulcamara	Severe sneezing, often congestion and sinusitis	Eyes red & sore throat	< damp, cold, change from warm to cold, drafts	Good Fall cold and flu remedy with frequent urination.
Gelsemium	Flu-like symptoms, nostrils sore from discharge	Eyelids heavy, coated tongue.	< 10 am > urination, near the fire	Chills up & Down spine, heavy aching limbs. Great fatigue and weakness.
Hepar sulph.	Sinusitis with thick and yellow and offensive discharge	Splinter-like pains in throat. Croup < night	< uncovering any part, the least draft	Irritable and hypersensitive.
Nux vomica	Nose alternately blocked (night) and running (day)	Mouth dry	< open air, cold, noise, light, dry weather > wet weather, warmth, warm drinks	Extremely chilly. Very irritable and impatient.
Phosphorus	One nostril blocked, one running. Colds go to chest	Sore throat with hoarseness. Dry lips and tongue. Thirst for cold drinks	> cold drinks and food, sleep < cold, change of temperature, twilight, fasting	Good for lingering, tickling coughs. Worse talking, cold air, lying on left side.
Pulsatilla	Thick, bland, yellow or green discharge or stuffed up (ripe cold)	Chapped lips, dry mouth without thirst. Loss of appetite.	< warm room, twilight and evening > open air	Patient usually mild, perhaps weepy. Wants company. Colds that linger.

INDIGESTION

REMEDY	MAIN SYMPTOMS	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Aconite	Stomach flu in hot weather, especially after drinking ice-cold drinks	< touch, at night, lying on painful part > open air, perspiring, sitting still.	Anxious and restless.
Arsenicum alb.	Burning pains, retching and vomiting, offensive diarrhea	< 12 to 2 a.m. > warm drinks, warmth	Travel tummy. Food poisoning. Wants sips to drink, anxious.
Bryonia	Pressure like a stone in stomach. Nausea and faintness sitting up. Stomach sensitive to touch. Constipation. No desire.	> lying on painful part, pressure, rest, cold things < the slightest movement.	Irritable, wants to be left alone. Lethargy, thirst for large amounts of water.
Carbo veg.	Bloating, heaviness, burping and wind. Pain in pit of stomach. Pain right after eating or drinking.	< fatty foods > sitting up, burping	Often the person feels very weak and wants to be constantly fanned or have the window open.
Chamomilla	Tummy sensitive to touch, distended. No relief from passing wind. Colic with teething.	< 9 pm to midnight > Application of heat, being carried or rocked.	Children are inconsolable and very irritable. Often comes on after tantrum.
Colocynthis	Serious, painful stomach cramps causing the patient to bend double. Spluttery diarrhea.	> hard pressure, bending forward, warmth.	Angry and sensitive. Bitter taste in mouth.
Ignatia	Stomach upset after grief. Contradictory symptoms. Nausea relieved by eating. Sensation of lump in throat and stomach.	< colds, eating sweets, emotional upset, strong odors > warmth, while eating, pressure, distraction.	Ignatia patients sigh or yawn frequently and are very nervous.
Ipecac	Nausea on an empty stomach, not relieved by vomiting. Profuse salivation, disgust for food, perspiration, clean tongue. Thirstless.	< noise, music, food, esp. veal or pork, hot humid weather. > rest with eyes closed.	Anxiety and restlessness. Often indicated when child gets ill after being punished.
Mag. Phos.	Like Colocynthis with restlessness and burping which does not relieve.	< night > rubbing, bending double, warm applications	Good for premenstrual cramps. Not angry, prefers quiet.
Nux vomica	Weight and pain in stomach 1 to 2 hours after eating. After overeating. May want to vomit, but can’t.	< alcohol, coffe, tobacco, on waking > hot food or drink, after stool.	Irritability and hypersensitivity to noise and light.
Pulsatilla	Nausea on full stomach especially after eating rich foods or becoming overheated. Lots of gas. Nervous diarrhea	< stuffy rooms, evening > fresh air, cold food and drink	Thirstless, strange food cravings. Can be caused by emotional upset.

SORE THROATS

REMEDY	THROAT	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Aconite	Red, dry, swollen, burning	< wind, warm room, night > Open air	Fearful, restless
Apis	Red, inflamed, swollen tonsils. Burning, stinging, constriction	< warm drinks or food > cold drinks, sucking on ice cubes	Sensation of fishbone stuck in throat. Hurts whether swallowing or not.
Belladonna	Acute tonsilitis. Tonsils scarlet, burning. Desire to swallow despite pain. Tickling in larynx.	Difficulty sleeping when ill. < touch, light noise easily startled	Desires lemons or lemonade. Hard to swallow anything.
Ferrum phos.	Acute, non-violent tonsilitis.	< on waking, swallowing	Used for sore throat from singing.
Hepar sulph.	Sensation of stick in throat. Tonsils throb, on swallowing, pain radiates to ears.	< cold, touch > hot drinks	Highly irritable and sensitive. Often starts after exposure to cold.
Lachesis	Left-sided sore throat. Constant tickle.	< empty swallowing, touch, warm or hot drinks > swallowing food	Throat hurts most trying to cough up mucous. Worst when wakes up.
Mercurius	Cold settles in throat. Desire to swallow, makes it < Great amount of saliva. Pain extends to ears	< right side, change in temperature, open air, after eating > daytime, rest	Characteristic bad breath. Mucous gives off bad odor also.
Sulphur	Burning pain. Red lips, ears.	< warm food, drink > cold drinks, open air	Swollen tonsils, offensive breath.

SKIN AILMENTS

REMEDY	INDICATIONS	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Antimonium crud.	Impetigo, warts (esp. plantar) chicken pox	< radiant heat, sun, bathing > open air, during rest	Fretful, don’t want even to be looked at. Aversion to touch.
Antimonium tart.	Acne, chicken pox with formation of pustules.	< evening, sour foods, milk, warmth. > sitting up	Desire company, drowsy, irritable, sweaty, whining
Causticum	Warts near fingernail, on nose, large, jagged, bleed easily	< dry weather, getting cold > damp weather, heat of bed, warmth.
Dulcamara	Warts on face, or palms of hands. Smooth and flat.		Coming on in Fall as weather becomes cold.
Hepar sulph.	Acne, painful boils filled with pus.	< before midnigght, morning > damp weather, warmth	Localises infection.
Nitric acid	Warts, large, jagged, bleed on washing. Eruptions, herpes, acne	< cold or hot weather, morning > riding in car	Stitching, splinter-like pain. Strong odor of urine. Chilly.
Pulsatilla	Chicken pox or measles	– open air, cold applications < warmth, fatty foods, towards evening.	Usual pulsatilla characteristics should be present.
Rhus tox.	Chicken pox, poison ivy, excema, herpes, shingles.	< cold, cold, wet weather, left side, autumn, morning > continued motion, warm weather, hot bathing	Patient restless, cannot sit still. Often red triangular tip of tongue.
Sulphur	Acne, chicken pox, eczema, boils, herpes.	< warmth, heat of bed, night, bathing, wool. > cold applications	Lots of itching with eruptions. Tends to perspire excessively.Very thirsty and hot.
Thuja	Warts on hands and fingers, face and eyelids, skin tags, eczema, acne	< cold, left side, damp weather.	Thuja patients are usually very self-conscious.
Urtica urens	Urticaria, esp. from overheating and exertion. chicken pox with sensitivity and burning, stinging pains		Mother tincture usually used topically to relieve.
Calendula	All skin conditions	Used topically and internally for irritation and rash

EARACHES

REMEDY	SIGNS	BETTER/ WORSE	OTHER
Belladonna	Red ear, ear canal, flushed face, sudden onset with fever	< 3 p.m., motion, right ear, night > sitting with head raised, warmth	Ear feels hot and throbs. Child is agitated.
Calc. carb.	Head hot and sweats profusely. Congested throbbing pain with thick yellow discharge.	< cold wind, exertion	Often chronic and accompanied with nasal congestion which is thick and bland. Very chilly child.
Chamomilla	Extreme pain, out of proportion with inflammation. Very irritable.	< cold air or wind > temporarily from being carried or rocked.	Angry cry. Doesn’t want you to touch ear. Often accompanies teething
Ferrum phos.	Early stages, slow onset.	< left ear	often accompanies other cold symptoms
Hepar sulph	Splinter-like pain in ear, often accompanied with croupy cough.	< slightest touch and cold > warm applications	Child hypersensitive. May have offensive discharge.
Mercurius	Especially chronic ear infections. May be gluey yellow-green pus or discharge	< night, warmth of bed, heat > blowing the nose.	Excessive salivation Bad breath Often have swollen glands
Pulsatilla	Little pain during day. Comes on after cold or chilling.	< heat, at night in bed > cool applications	Weepy, congested. Want attention and consolation. Thirstless. Not angry.
Mullein oil	Drop directly in ear if there is no discharge. Can be used in conjunction with other remedies taken internally.
Plantago	Tincture diluted in water. A few drops in the ear. Good especially when accompanied by teething pain. Can also be used on the gums to sooth that pain.