TRAVELING..INDIA with HOMEOPATHY MAKES THINGS EASSY
INDIA is become one hot spot for travelers in coming years.and more and more people coming around the world to see india ,its good but along with traveling they also face some health problem .as a homeopath i come across every day near about 2 to 4 patients around coming to clinic for homeopathy . i always advice them to carry small homeopathy traveling kit with them so after so many years of practing and seeing cases i had found some good homeopathy medicine every one shud carry alson with them ,these small pills are very effective and safe to take

so lets understand it a bit and few reamdy which you shud keep at home and while travelling .
Homeopathy is based on the principle of "like cures like". The remedies,
which are generally dilutions of natural substances from plants,
minerals, and animals, are selected to specifically match a person's
individual symptom pattern. Here are some homeopathic remedies that are
useful for traveling It is our responsibility to help ourselves i had found following list of medicine every one keep with them so that they can get help to themselves before going to see doctor

TRAVELING KIT
Here are some homeopathic remedies that are
useful for traveling
ACONITUM NAPELLUS– Remedy for shock, sudden cold or any situation where symptoms come on violently and suddenly
ARGENTUM NITRICUM–
Remedy that may be used for fear, apprehension or anxiety associated
with travel. It's also suggested for someone who has a fear of heights,
crowds, closed spaces or water
APIS—Insect stings, specially bees and jellyfish. Burning
and stinging pain with rapid, pink or red, puffy swelling of the
affected part. The affected skin may feel hot, sensitive, tender, and
sore. The person feels better when applying cold to the area and feels
worse with heat.

ARNICA– Universal remedy
for cuts, bruises, concussion. The person often feels worse with
movement and does not want to be touched. Arnica is especially useful
for bruises and injuries that feel sore.
ARSENICUM ALBUM– Main homeopathic
remedy for diarrhea caused by spoiled or tainted food and traveler's
diarrhea Burning diarrhea accompanied by extreme tiredness, anxiety,
restless, and nausea and vomiting suggest this remedy.
BELLADONNA– Fever with high temperature, red skin and dilated pupils. The person may have headache and dizziness.
CANTHARIS– Remedy for
insect stings when the affected part is very red, intensely burning, and
painful after a bite. Watery blisters may develop on the affected
part. Also remedy for urine infections with burning pain.
CARBO VEGETABILIS– Remedy for collapse with cold and clammy skin
COCCULUS INDICUS– Often
helpful for jet lag and motion sickness. This remedy can be taken every
twelve hours starting two days before the flight until three days after
the flight. .
HYPERICUM– For any injury
that involves nerve pain or injury. There may be tingling or numbness.
The person feels worse when he or she is touched or feels cold.
IPECACUANHA– Severe diarrhea
accompanied by nausea or vomiting. There may also be sharp pains and
frequent bowel movements with stools that may look slimy, frothy or
green.
LEDUM– Remedy for poison
oak and for bites and stings of any kind. The sting or bite may be
accompanied by swelling around the area, a bluish tinge to the skin, a
cold, numb feeling, and an ache. As a preventative measure, Ledum can
be taken for the three days prior to departure and for the duration of
the trip.
NUX VOMICA– Remedy for overindulgence in food and drink that brings on nausea headache and chilliness.
ALONG WITH THIS I HAD ALSO MADE LIST OF FEW EMERGENCY MEDICINE
The thing about emergencies is that you never know when one will arise.
So it is best to always be prepared, especially in this ever
changing world we live in. Having only a little homeopathic knowlege and
some basic remedies can make a huge difference in self care and the
care of others. In most emergencies the very first thing to do is ask
for help. This means offering a silent prayer for help from
divine sources as well as calling for help from ambulance, fire or
police.


HOMEOPATHY EMERGENCY MEDIICNE

Aconite 200C- For any emergency where there is a shock or sudden
event. This could be from a car accident to getting bad news to falling
down. Always remember Aconite
Arnica 200c - The first remedy to think of in trauma of any sort but
especially contussions and injuries from sprains and strains.
Arsenicum Album 30C - For acute food poisoning and most influenza.
Apis Mellifica 200C – For acute allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock. Insect bites and swellings that are hot and red.
Belladonna 200C - Great for head injuries, sunstroke, fever.
Bellis Perennis 30C- Injury to soft tissues, breast, stomach, testes.
Bryonia 30C- Influenza. Appendicitis. Does not want to move. Thirsty
Cactus Gradifloris 200C - Heart attack with the heart having a squeezed sensation.
Calendula 30C - Cuts, abrasions, septic conditions, burns.
Carbo Vegetablis 200C – Resuscitation after asphyxiation. Altitude sickness. Flatulence, food poisoning.
Chamomilla 200C - Ear infection, throat inflammation teething children. Acute over-reaction to pain.
Cocculus 30C- Travel sickness, motion sickness.
Eupatorium Perfoliatum 30C – Bone pain. Broken bones. Flu that feels like the bones hurt.
Euphrasia 30C – Eye injury. Eye irritation or allergies. Sneezing.
Gelsemium 30C- Anxiety from anticipation. Dysentery. Labor pain.
Hammemellis Virginica 30C- Bleeding and hemorrhage.
Hypericum 200C – Any injury to nerves or nerve rich places, ends of fingers, toes, nose, ears, penis. Spinal injury, whiplash.
Ignatia 200C – Acute grief from loss or bad news. Hysterical reactions.
Lachesis 200C - Poisoning, choking, apparent death. Snake bites, sore throats especially left-sided. Bleeding.
Ledum 30C - Puncture wounds, gunshot wounds. tetanus. Black eyes and after injury to the eye.
Natrum Carbonicum 30C – Sunstroke and all digestive disorders.
Natrum Sulphuricum 200C – Head injuries and asthma.
Nux Vomica 30C- Hangover. Acute gastric distress. Nausea and vomiting. Food poisoning.
Physostigma 30C – Eye injuries with pressure changes to the eye.
Pulsatilla 30C – Ear and throat infections. Lots of mucous. Teething in children.
Rhus Toxicodendron 30C – Influenza with body aches and restlessness.
Sprains and strains. Injuries to bone, tendons, ligaments. Better for
motion.
Ruta Graveolens 30C – Injury to bone and ligaments. Sprains and strains. Injuries to the eye.
Silica 30C – Removes foreign bodies, splinters, broken bone chips etc.
Staphysagria 30C – Urinary tract infections. Cuts and incisions from surgeries. After humiliation or abuse. Rape.
Symphytum 30C – Broken bones. Fractures. Contusion to the eye.
Urtica Urens 30C - Burns, scalds. sunburn. Characteristic pins and
needles feeling or stinging. Food poisoning. Ill effects of eating
shellfish. Bites of insects and stings.

This is a partial list only. Look up each of these remedies and
create your own small Materia Medica for each. Type this in a word
document and shrink to fit one page. Then fold this to fit your box of
remedies and use this as a quick guide to help you. The potencies were
selected for the intensity of conditions that may warrant the use of the
remedy. The 30C being acute and the 200C being a slightly stronger
expression. I have found these potencies to be the most useful in any
acute or emergency situation.
Study these remedies often and commit them to heart. Then in any
emergency you will have the knowledge and the remedy to use in an
instant. And remember to always ask for help.
USEFUL EXTERNAL REMEDIES AND TINCTURES
CALENDULA OINTMENT- disinfectant and soothing ointment for wounds
CANTHARIS OINNTMENT- best IN BURN BY FIRE OR CRACKERS
EUCALYPTUS OIL- repellent for ticks and fleas
TEA TREE OIL-universal disinfectant and repellent
URTICA URENS TINCTURE—for insect bites or poison ivy, wash affected area with tincture dissolved in water.
THANKS -DR AJAY YADAV

Urticaria is not a very pleasant thing to have. patients are taking long allopathy treatment with steroids and all and when they come up to homeopath for it we have perfect treatment plan for it

LETS SEE what it is

URTICARIA
Synonyam
Nettle rash; Hives ; Weals.
Definition
Urticaria is a commonly seen clinical condition where there is a transient eruption of raised and circumscribed erythematous or oedematous swellings of the superficial dermis, associated with itching
There are a variety of its clinical variants seen, two of which are:
· Angioedema (angioneurotic oedema, giant urticaria, Quinke’s oedema) Consists of transient swellings in the deeper dermal, subcutaneous and Submucosal tissues. Urticaria and angioedema often occur together and for practical purposes are similar processes. However, the form of pure angioedema that is caused by CI esterase inhibitor deficiency shows some differences clinically and in response to treatment.
Systemic anaphylaxis is an acute life- threatening condition induced by an IgE- medicated allergic reaction. It consists of a combination of symptoms and signs including diffuse erythema, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema, hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias. A similar clinical picture from non- allergic causes is called a systemic anaphylactoid reaction.
Classification & Etiology
Urticaria can be broadly classified in terms of ‘duration’ or its ‘trigger factors’.
1. In terms of duration, Urticaria can be divided into acute and chronic forms. Acute Urticaria is usually self- limited and the weals commonly resolve within 24 hours, but may last up to 4- 6 weeks. In chronic urticaria the weals continue daily or on most days for longer than 6 weeks. Acute urticarias are more common in young adults of both sexes, whereas chronic urticarias are more commonly seen in women, in their fourth or fifth decades. A cause or trigger factor can be easily found in acute urticaria, as compared to the chronic form.

2. When classified in terms of trigger factors, it can be divided into:

a. Nonimmunologic or nonallergic or ordinary urticaria:

These are caused by degranulation of mast cells and hista-mine release by mechanisms not involving antigen- anti- body reaction. The most commonly seen causative factors of nonallergic urticaria are:



* Drugs: Anesthetics, angiotensin converting enzyme in- hibitors, aspirin and other non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs, codeine, morphine, penicillin, cephalospor-ins, sulfonamides and other antibiotics, diuretics, iodides, bromides, quinine, vancomycin, isoniazid and antiepileptic agents.

* Food: Chocolates, eggs, fish milk and products, nuts, pork, shellfish, strawberries, tomato, and yeast.

* Food additives: Hydroxybenzoates, salicylates, sulhites, and tartrazine.

* Inhalants: Animal danders, grass pollens, house dust, mould spores, new perfumes.

* Infections: Pharyngitis, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory, fungal (e.g., scabies), HIV and parasitic infections (e.g., ascaris, strongyloides, schistosoma, and trichinella).

* Systemic disorders: Amyloidosis, carcinoma, hyperthy- roidism, lymphoma, polycythemia vera, polymyositis, rheumatic arthritis (RA), and SLE

* Physical: Cold, exercise, friction, perspiration, pressure, and sunlight.

* Miscellaneous: Contact with nickel (e.g., cheap jewelry, jean stud buttons), latex, nail polish or rubber (e.g., gloves and elastic bands); emotional or physical stress; pregnancy (usually occurs in last trimester and typically resolves spontaneously soon after delivery); and recent use of new clothes, creams, detergents, or lotions.



b. Immunlogic or allergic or idiopathic or autoimmune urticaria: Genes

tend to play a role in a few urticarial conditions, where a strong personal or

family history of atopic disorders can usually be found. Angioedema and a

few rare urticarial variants can be of a hereditary type occurring due to a

CI esterase inhibitor deficiency.



Clinical Features

The urticarial lesions begins as itchy erythematous macules, which develop into weals consisting of pale-pink or red, oedematous, raised skin areas, of varying shapes and sizes, often with a surrounding flare. These usually transient and migratory lesions can form linear, annular (circular) or actuate (serpiginous) patterns, and can occur anywhere on the body in variable numbers. These wheals are generally very itchy, especially at night, but the patients tend to usually rub the part, rather than scratch and thus these lesions resolve leaving a normal skin surface, without any excoriation marks. In a number of cases, these weals are seen to get worse in the evenings or nights and also usually before menses. Urticarial vasculitis should be suspected if the lesions last for more than 24 hours.

Half the cases of urticaria are associated with angioedema, where large, non-pruritic or slightly itchy, non-pitting, pale or pink, diffuse swellings occur, especially on the face, affecting the eyelids, lips, tongue, pharynx and larynx, hands, feet, genitalia,ears,and neck. These lesions may last for several days.



In a few cases urticaria or angioedema can be associated with systemic symptoms like malaise, fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, arthralgia, feeling of a lump in the throat, hoarseness, wheezing, shortness of breath, and syncope, and in its most severe acute from with anaphylaxis.



Diagnosis

Specific laboratory studies are not generally indicated. Instead a detailed personal and family case history is taken in suspected clinical cases, especially as regards to pervious attacks, and an attempt made to find out the trigger factors, through in more than half the cases no particular cause can be traced.

In few cases a fluoroimmunoassay may help in detection of food allergies undetected by routine examination and testing.



Differential Diagnosis

* Anaphylaxis.
* Erythema multiforme.



Treatment

Education on avoidance of the suspected offending allergen is essential.



In cases of angioedema or anahylaxis, timely emergency care needs to be taken in a hospital setting, with checking of vital statistics and checking for air flow in the respiratory passage, and if needed administering oxygen. In a few cases, intubation or even tracheostomy may be required, where there is laryngeal obstruction due to angioedema.



Homeopathic Approach to Urticaria

Homeopathy has maximum scope in the above condition, as modern medicine has nothing more to offer other than antihistaminics.

The following pattern should be observed most meticulously whilst treating the patient:

* Confirm whether the lesions fits into urticarial rash. The typical lesion should include a rosy – red, erythematous macule with edematous weals. The erythema fades on pressure.
* Time of aggravation. I have found a night aggravation more common.
* Dose urticaria alternate with any other complaint? Especially asthma or rheumatism.
* Always ask whether urticaria is preceded by any other symptoms like nausea, chill, menses, etc.
* Inquire as to which season the patients develops urticaria and at what temperature e.g. hot room, cold room, open air, near the seashore, etc.
* The most important factor that helps us to eliminate majority of the drugs is the patient’s feeling of wellbeing after an application of heat or cold.
* Try and find out which particular foodstuff aggravates the condition, especially shellfish, sweets, meat, chocolates, etc.
* Has the patient got any emotional stress?
* I have seen many patients of urticaria who have a history of worm infestation. Therefore one should inquire for any history of worms. Also history of insects bites or contact with any plants or ingestion of drugs like penicillin or salicylates.
* Sometimes physical factors especially exposure to sun, excessive physical exertion and exercise lead to urticaria.

All the above should be thoroughly scrutinized to get the maximum data. In very rare cases, patient may develop swelling of face with laryngeal obstruction. At that time the patient should be shifted to a homeopathic hospital and his airway should be kept clear with endotracheal intubation and oral drugs like chlorum, etc. should be administered

The treatment consists of not only giving the indicated homeopathic drugs, but to eliminate the offending agent e.g. eliminative diet, withdrawal of causative drug, treatment of parasitic infection, correction of the existing physical stress. During an acute attack the patient should be kept on a bland diet- alcohol, tea and coffee are preferably avoided. Finally reassurance should be given to the patients who have chronic urticaria.



Some Important Homeopathic Remedies and Certain Important Rubrics Helpful in Clinical practice

Astacus fluviatilis, Bacillus proteus, Bombyx, Chloralum hydratum. Medusa, Santoninum, Tilia, Boletus luridus, Copaiva.

- Urticaria wrose at night: Apis, Bov, Chlol, Cop.

- Urticaria alternating with asthma: Apis.

- Giant urticaria: Lyc, Stroph-h.

- Chronic urticaria: Hygroph-s.

- Urticaria during fever: Rhus-t.

- Extremely giant urticaria: Antip, Bacillus no. 7, Bol-lu, Santin.

- Urticaria associated with lot of Edema: Cortico.





Copaiva officinalis: Hives with fever and constipation. Chronic urticaria in children. Itching < at night and during fever. Urticaria over whole body with red face. Skin dry and hot with violent itching. Severe headache with urticaria.

Dulcamara: Hives comes on at night, especially when nights are cool, with heavy dew, after a hot day or when weather changes from warn to cool and damp. Urticaria with violent cough and edema of glands. Feverish urticaria. Urticaria obliging one to scratch and burning after scratching, every eruption being preceded by sensation of pricking over whole body. Eruption of white, irregular blotches raised upon the skin, surrounded with red areola, appearing in warmth and disappearing in cold. Extremities, face, chest and back violently itching and burning after scratching. Headache, want of appetite, nausea, bitter taste, vomiting, intense aching in pit of stomach and precordial region, restlessness and sleeplessness, night sweats, turbid dark urine, diarrhea, pains in limbs. Urticaria from gastric disorders.

Ichthyolum: Chronic urticaria in patients of uric acid or tuberculous diathesis. Urticaria seen in alcoholics and especially in old people. Most important concomitant is intense appetite.

Medusa: face, arms shoulders and breasts. Oedema – face, eyes, nose, ears and lips. Burning, pricking, itching sensation associated with urticaria.



~ DR AJAY YADAV

reference from

skin homeopathy approch to dermatology from F .J MASTER

skin disease and homeopathy therapetics J.H ALLEN

PHATAK MATERIA MEDICA

PHATAK REPERTORY
reperty added by dr r SARSWAT
REPERTORY
by Oscar E. BOERICKE, M.D.

CAUSE

Emotion [from] -- Anac., Bov., Ign., Kali br.
Exertion, excessive [from] -- Con., Nat. m.
Exposure [from] -- Chloral., Dulc., Rhus t.
Gastric derangement [from] -- Ant. c., Ars., Carbo v., Cop., Dulc., Nux v., Puls., Robin., Triost.
Menstrual conditions [from] -- Bell., Cim., Dulc., Kali c., Mag. c., Puls., Ustil
Shellfish, roe [from] -- Camph.
Suppressed malaria [from] -- Elat.
Sweat [from] -- Apis.

CONCOMITANTS

Catarrh [with] -- Cepa, Dulc.
Chill [with]

Intermittents [of] -- Ign., Nat. m.

Constipation, fever [with] -- Cop.
Croup [with], alternating -- Ars.
Diarrhœa [with] -- Apis, Bov., Puls.
Edema [with] -- Apis, Vespa.
Erosion [with], on toes -- Sul.
Itching [with], burning after scratching; no fever -- Dulc.
Liver disturbance [with] -- Astac.
Petechial disturbance, or erysipelatous eruption [with] -- Fragar.
Rheumatic lameness, palpitation, diarrhœa [with] -- Bov., Dulc.
Rheumatism [with], alternating -- Urt.
Sequelæ [with], from suppressed hives -- Apis, Urt.
Sudden coming and going [with] -- Antipyr.
Sudden, violent onset; syncope [with] -- Camph.

MODALITIES

AGGRAVATIONS

Climacteric [At] -- Morph., Ustil.
Menstrual period [At] -- Cim., Dulc., Kali c., Mag. c.
Night [At] -- Ant. c., Ars.
Bathing, walking in A. M. [from] -- Bov.
Cold [from] -- Ars., Dulc., Rhus t., Rumex, Sep.
Exertion, exercise [from] -- Apis, Calc. c., Hep., Nat. m., Psor., Sanic., Urt.
Fruit, pork, buckwheat [from] -- Puls.
Open air [from] -- Nit. ac., Sep.
Spirituous drinks [from] -- Chloral.
Warmth [from] -- Apis, Dulc., Kali c., Lyc., Sul.
Children [In] -- Cop.
Periodically, every year -- Urt.

AMELIORATIONS

Cold water [from] -- Apis, Dulc.
Hot drinks [from] -- Chloral.
Open air [from] -- Calc. c.
Warmth [from] -- Ars., Chloral, Sep.

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a skin disease that affects the middle third of the face, causing persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush -- mainly the forehead, the chin and the lower half of the nose. The tiny blood vessels in these areas enlarge (dilate) and become more visible through the skin, appearing like tiny red lines (called telangiectasias). Pimples can occur in rosacea that resemble teenage acne. In fact, rosacea is frequently mistaken for acne and is also referred to as acne rosacea.
Is rosacea like acne?

Rosacea is basically different than acne. Unlike common acne, rosacea is not primarily a plague of teenagers, but occurs most often in adults (ages 30 to 50), especially those with fair skin. Different than acne, there are no blackheads or whiteheads in rosacea.
Rosacea strikes both sexes. It tends to be more frequent in women but more severe in men.
What causes rosacea?

The cause of rosacea is unknown. Rosacea is more common in people who blush easily. Furthermore, rosacea tends to affect the "blush" areas of the face. Emotional factors (stress, fear, anxiety, embarrassment, etc.) may trigger blushing and aggravate rosacea. A flare-up can be caused by changes in the weather like strong winds or a change in the humidity. Sun exposure generally aggravates rosacea.
A mite sometimes found in hair follicles may play a role in the development of rosacea. The bacteria Heliobacter pylori (that is associated with stomach ulcers) and medications like vasodilators (that cause blood vessels to widen) have also been thought possibly to bring out rosacea.
What are the signs and symptoms of rosacea?

Rosacea typically causes inflammation of the skin of the face, particularly the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. When rosacea first develops, it may appear, then disappear, and then reappear. However, in time the skin fails to return to its normal color and the enlarged blood vessels and pimples arrive. Rosacea rarely reverses itself. It lasts for years and, if untreated, it will worsen. Rosacea does not cause the blackheads and whiteheads that are in common acne.
What happens to the nose?

Untreated rosacea can cause a disfiguring nose condition called rhinophyma (ryno- fee-ma), literally growth of the nose, characterized by a bulbous, enlarged red nose and puffy cheeks (like the old comedian W.C. Fields). There may also be thick bumps on the lower half of the nose and the nearby cheek areas. Rhinophyma occurs mainly in men. Severe rhinophyma can require surgical repair.
What happens to the eyes?

Another complication of advanced rosacea affects the eyes. About half of all people with rosacea feel burning and grittiness of the eyes (conjunctivitis). If this is not treated, a serious complication that can damage the cornea, called rosacea keratitis, may impair vision.
How is rosacea cured?

Rosacea cannot be cured but it can usually be controlled with the proper, regular treatment.
What about using acne medicine?

Over-the-counter medications for acne can be a hazard; they can irritate the skin of rosacea.
What is used for rosacea?

Treatment involves both oral and topical medicines. Oral antibiotics (such as tetracycline) are commonly prescribed; the dose may be initially high and then be tapered to maintenance levels.
A topical (skin) antibiotic cream such as metronidazole (Metrocream) is useful to reduces the inflammation and the redness. Other topical antibiotic creams include erythomycin and clindamycin (Cleocin).
Short-term topical cortisone (steroid) preparations of the right strength may also be used to reduce local inflammation. Some doctors are trying tretinoin (Retin-A) or isotretoin (Accutane), prescription medications also used for acne, or permethrin (Elimite) cream, which is used for the mites that cause scabies.
What should be avoided?

Smoking, food (such as spicy food) and drink (such as hot beverages and alcoholic drinks) that can cause flushing should be avoided.
Exposure to sunlight and to extreme hot and cold temperatures should be limited. That will also help relieve symptoms of rosacea.
Potent cortisone medications on the face should be avoided because they can promote widening of the tiny blood vessels of the face.
How should I care for the skin of my face?

Rubbing the face tends to irritate the reddened skin. Some cosmetics and hair sprays may also aggravate redness and swelling.
Facial products such as soap, moisturizers and sunscreens should be free of alcohol or other irritating ingredients. Moisturizers should be applied very gently after any topical medication has dried. When going outdoors, sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher are needed.


Homeopathy treatment

Br eruption on face acne rosacea---Aars brom, kreosote,eugeron, carbo ani, phorinum,sulph


Phatak—psorinum,radium brom

Bn---kali bi ,caust,RHUS TOX,bufo