Homeopathic RemediesIn this article I will be sharing how Homeopathic remedies are made, where to buy them, in what form they're sold and how to self-prescribe safely.
Homeopathic remedies have been available since the late 1700s when Samuel Hahnemann first discovered the healing properties of natural substances. They are now available worldwide and are easy and safe to take at home.

In this video https://www.helios.co.uk/remedies/remedy-preparation you will see how remedies are prepared.

It is radically different to conventional medicines or drugs.

Remedy tablets


Tablets supplied by https://www.helios.co.uk/


Most people buy their remedies either as lactose 'milk sugar' tablets or round pilules made from sucrose, which have been impregnated with a solution of tincture made from the remedy source. They can also be given in powder form or in tiny granules which are popular for babies who have no teeth to crunch the tablets.  Nelson's Teetha Granules
Some remedies are available as ointments to rub on the skin:
Neal's Yard Arnica Salve
And some are available as ‘mother’ tinctures....made from the plant or mineral source.
These can be mixed with water to make lotions for bathing, gargling or rubbing on the skin
 Arnica Tincture

And some are prepared into liquid potencies for those who are allergic to lactose or don't want to swallow tablets.



How to Take Homeopathic Remedies.These are very subtle medicines that affect the controlling mechanisms of the body rather than the physical body itself. They are very delicate and can be damaged by being touched by the fingertips. It's best if they are not be handled at all (if possible).
For both children and adults, a dose is one tablet or drop or two pilules or enough granules to cover the base of the container lid or the nail of the little finger. Powders are normally dispensed in individual doses. 
However - quite unlike orthodox medicines - it is the potency of the remedy (the number which is shown after its name such as 30c or 9x) and the frequency with which it is taken that determine the strength of its action.

The amount taken at each dose is not critical.
Nelson's Clikpak

Some remedies are sold in clicker packs, which make it easy to drop pilules straight into the mouth. 
Otherwise, you may need to tip the dose into the lid of the remedy bottle or the palm of your hand first. 
Drop the remedy directly onto or underneath your tongue without otherwise touching the mouth. Then just let it dissolve - don’t swallow it straight away - so it can be absorbed by the mucous membranes in the mouth. This means it will quickly be absorbed into the body without having to go all the way through your digestive track.
Solutions are supplied in dropper bottles so one or two drops can easily be put directly on the tongue, without touching the mouth. The dropper should be sterilised between uses.
Remedies are best taken in between meals, at least half an hour after eating when your mouth doesn’t taste of anything else, such as food, drink, tobacco or toothpaste. After taking a remedy, try to allow at least 15 minutes before putting anything else in your mouth so they can be fully utilised by the body. In emergencies do your best to make sure the mouth is as empty as possible of stuff before you take the remedy.
Can I Overdose with Homeopathic Remedies?
The short answer is No.
The longer answer is that the dosage is influenced by frequency rather than quantity.
Homeopathic remedies are quite safe however much is taken at once; it still constitutes one dose. 

If the remedy is taken by someone other than the patient for whom it was intended, it will have no effect anyway as it will not match their symptom picture. One of the delights of homeopathy is its safety.
However, do keep your remedies away from small children or you may find your collection is wiped out in one go as the tablets taste sweet!If small children do swallow a large quantity at once, the sugar content of the remedy may cause transient diarrhoea.The homeopathic equivalent of an overdose is when a remedy is "proved" or begins to cause the symptoms that it is intended to cure. This can happen when a remedy is taken for very prolonged periods. So don’t continue with a remedy once it has worked in order to prevent a relapse. It’s quite unnecessary and actually counter-productive.

More information on provings is on my website here How Homeopathic Provings Work
Remedy safety.Homeopathic remedy high dilutions make them safe for all ages and conditions. You can't overdose or have too much, you can't poison yourself or become allergic to the tablet's contents. 
However, like any medical system you have to be very aware of what 'health' and 'disease' are like and what is safe to continue to treat at home. If you're unsure or your symptoms are getting worse, do seek medical help.
What to Avoid When Taking Homeopathic Remedies.Aromatic substances such as coffee, tobacco, highly perfumed cosmetics and toiletries, strong smelling household cleaners, some aromatherapy oils that contain aromatic oils - particularly peppermint, camphor, eucalyptus and tea-tree - all have the ability to antidote homeopathic remedies and should be avoided completely when treating acute ailments with homeopathy. 

If you have a chronic complaint and your symptoms are steadily improving with homeopathic treatment, you could gradually reintroduce them but not within half an hour of taking the remedy.
Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine.Homeopathic medicines will not interfere with any drugs you are taking. However a number of orthodox drugs such as steroids, major and minor tranquillisers, oral contraceptives, sleeping pills and antihistamines can make the choosing of the correct homeopathic medicine difficult and may modify or block the effects of homeopathic medicines. If you want to come off orthodox drugs, discuss the matter with your medical practitioner or homeopath first. 

DO NOT STOP TAKING ANY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING YOUR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER OR HOMEOPATH.
If you visit a homeopath for a consultation, be sure to tell them what drugs you are taking.
If Your Symptoms Improve:)If you feel that your condition is improving before you come to the end of the pack... 

Stop Taking the Remedy!
There is no benefit in continuing to take a remedy once your symptoms have started to disappear or reduce.

Remember, the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies depends on matching your symptom picture to the remedy picture as precisely as you can, and then taking the smallest possible dose for the least possible time. Once the remedy has delivered its message, your body’s own drive towards health, known in homeopathy as the ‘Vital Force’ will do the rest.If the condition returns, re-start the remedy and repeat as necessary.Homeopathy does not work in the same way as many orthodox treatments, where the course must be completed.
What To Do If Symptoms Get Worse.Remedies are very safe and don’t have any known side effects. However, an ‘aggravation’, or a temporary worsening of symptoms, is not unusual when taking homeopathic remedies. In fact it’s usually a good sign.
It shows that the remedy has been recognised by the body.

A wrong remedy will have no effect either way. 

In acute conditions, discomfort may increase for a few minutes, seldom more. 

In chronic conditions, an aggravation may last longer but rarely for more than a day or two.
The correct thing to do in such circumstances is to 
Stop Taking the Remedy ...and wait until your symptoms improve, as they almost certainly will. If improvement continues, there is no need to take the remedy again. If improvement stops, restart the remedy. Where improvement continues for a while, then stops, leaving you with nagging symptoms, take the remedy in a higher potency.
For instance, if you are taking a 6c, start taking doses of 30c.
If an aggravation has not subsided within three days, contact your homeopath.
If worsening symptoms are accompanied by a general deterioration in your health or you have been diagnosed with a condition which is potentially serious, contact your medical practitioner or a homeopath ASAP.

If worsening symptoms are accompanied by any of the following:
A persistent temperature of 39 °C -102 °F or over Spitting blood or passing blood in stools or urine A rigid and painful abdomenIncreasing breathlessness and chest pain confusion or abnormal drowsiness...phone the emergency services ASAP
What to Do If Some Symptoms Improve but Others Don’t.If you feel better in yourself, gradually cut down the remedy doses - the physical symptoms should improve in time. If you get 'stuck', you may need another remedy, probably one that complements the previous one, or a different potency, any number of things could be going on...
In that case it would be best to consult a professional homeopath. http://www.findahomeopath.org/

Similarly, if you experience relief from physical symptoms but find that mental symptoms remain troublesome, you are definitely advised to contact a homeopath.
What to Do If New Symptoms Appear.First... 
Stop The Remedy 
You may be proving it. The symptoms should quickly disappear. If they do not, you may have the wrong diagnosis or remedy. Recheck and call your medical practitioner or homeopath if unsure.
What to Do if Your Symptoms Stay the Same.Review your symptoms, be as specific as you can and consult the Repertory or this on-line remedy finder https://abchomeopathy.com/go.php to see if you can find a more appropriate remedy.
How to Store Your Remedies.
Store them in their original containers, taking care to keep the lids well screwed on. Put them in a cupboard or box at normal room temperature and away from heat sources. Store them separately to and away from substances such as aromatherapy oils, mothballs, perfumes and anything that is strong smelling. 
Stored like this, homeopathic remedies remain potent for up to 100 years!

If you would like more information about Homeopathic Treatment, do refer to Mary's book published by Ayni Books A Little at a Time on Amazon

Or contact her direct via her website http://www.maryenglish.com/