This remedy should be on hand at all times as it is the ideal emergency treatment for any shock situation e.g. accidents, emotional upset and grief.
It assists with the physical trauma and shock, as well as the emotional aspect of being in an accident.
The remedy may be useful as a supportive treatment in drug withdrawal programs e.g. coming off sleeping tablets or quitting smoking where an aspect of grief occurs due to giving up the addictive substance.
| Remedy | Symptoms covered by specific remedy |
|---|
| Aconitum napellus 200c | Excellent for the effects of fright or shock e.g. anxiety, fear and restlessness. The patient is easily startled and is oversensitive to pain. Useful for panic attacks, for fear of flying, fear of crowds and claustrophobia. |
| Arnica montana 200c | An excellent remedy for trauma and shock of mind or body. Patient typically says "I'm fine, I just want to go home" after an accident when they are badly shocked or injured. Sometimes the symptoms develop the next day. |
| Hypericum perforatum 200c | The "Arnica of the nerves", useful for anxiety, nervous depression and fright. It eases irritability and restores frayed nerves. |
| Ignatia amara 200c | The remedy of choice for grief. Useful in hysteria, fright and worry from an emotional state; extreme mood changes. |
| Opium 200c | Helpful for conditions resulting from fright and shock (physical, mental and emotional shock), fainting. Patient seems dazed. |
| Passiflora incarnata 200c | Quietens the nervous system; useful in emotional upset, hysteria, delirium tremens. |
| Rescue Remedy 200c | Contains the Bach flower remedies of Impatiens, Clematis, Rock rose, Star of Bethlehem and Cherry Plum. Comforts, reassures and calms where upsetting news is heard or a startling experience has occurred. |
DOSAGE:
One dose is 3-5 pillules sucked under the tongue in a clean mouth, this applies to adults, children and animals alike.
In acute conditions, dose every 15 30 minutes initially until the patient is calm.
Thereafter dose every 2 4 hours as required, according to the response for 3-5 days.
