Belching or eructation (commonly known as burping) is the expulsion of excessive air/gas from the upper digestive tract (esophagus and stomach) via the mouth. When swallowing food or drinks, we also tend to swallow air. This usually happens when a person eats too fast, talks while eating, or consumes carbonated drinks. Homeopathic medicines for belching help manage attending complaints like heartburn, gas, nausea, vomiting that tend to appear with belching. Asafoetida, China, and Antimonium Crudum are the top homeopathic medicines for belching.

Homeopathic medicines for belching.

Belching is a normal and common process to get rid of excessive swallowed air through the mouth. Sometimes certain foods and drinks can also lead to excessive belching. Cauliflower, cabbage, beans, whole wheat bread, onions, alcohol, carbonated beverages and food with high fiber/starch content often lead to belching. Apart from food, there are a few medications like metformin and laxatives like lactulose that may lead to excessive burping. In addition to the above, belching may be a part of symptoms of many medical conditions like gastritis, lactose intolerance, GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), gastroparesis, H.pylori infection, and celiac disease. In such medical conditions, other symptoms like abdominal pain/burning, heartburn, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea tend to be present.

Homeopathic Treatment of Excessive Belching

Homeopathic medicines are powerful remedies and help to manage the complaint of excessive belching effectively. They work by targeting to treat the root cause of belching and bring relief.

Homeopathic Medicines for Excessive Belching

Asafoetida – For Loud Belching

Asafoetida is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from the gum resin of Asafoetida of the natural order Umbelliferae. Asafoetida is a well indicated homeopathic medicine for managing cases of belching that are very loud. There is an excessive accumulation of gas in the stomach with distension. The gas rolls and gurgles in the stomach with pain. All the gas is pushed upwards and passes in the form of loud belching. Belching may also smell foul (sometimes like garlic) in cases where Asafoetida is indicated.

China – For Empty Belching of Wind

Homeopathic medicine China is prepared from the bark of a plant named Cinchona Officinalis. The natural order of this plant is Rubiaceae. China is helpful for cases of belching of empty wind. The abdomen is bloated, distended but belching gives no relief to the person. Motion tends to bring relief from bloating. People needing China suffer from slow digestion and complain that the food remains for long hours in the stomach. They may also complain of gagging and frequent vomiting with above features.

Antimonium Crudum – For Belching that Tastes like Food

Antimonium Crudum is a natural homeopathic medicine for belching that tastes like food that has been eaten. Stomach feels full and overloaded with belching. Cramping pain in the stomach may appear. There is an aversion to all kinds of food. Nausea and a desire to vomit may be present. Another peculiar attending feature is a thickly coated white tongue.

Carbo Veg – For Belching that is Foul Smelling

Carbo Veg is a natural medicine for belching that is offensive and foul smelling. The belching may taste sour or bitter and is almost constant. The person feels disgust for food, and the abdomen (especially upper part) is full, tense and bloated. Belching provides little relief in bloating. Consuming even the simplest kind of food leads to gastric trouble. There may be a pain in the stomach after eating along with burning in the upper abdomen.

Nux Vomica – For Bitter Tasting Belching

Nux Vomica is a natural remedy considered in cases of belchings that taste bitter. The belching can be difficult and is attended with vomiting. The vomit may contain food or bile. The person may experience constant nausea in the morning. Pressure and fullness with a sensation of weight in the stomach may be present. Sometimes cramping, pinching, constrictive, griping pain may arise in the stomach. Burning in the stomach is also present. The person may lose appetite. Most people needing Nux Vomica may be chronic sufferers of gastritis, gastric ulcer, and dyspepsia. An effectual urge to pass stool is another attending key feature.

Robinia – For Sour Belching with Heartburn

Robinia offers a natural cure for belching and heartburn. It is a homeopathic preparation derived from the fresh bark of root and young twigs of a plant called Robinia Pseud-acacia. This plant belongs to the natural order Leguminosae. Robinia helps in cases of sour belching attended with heartburn (retrosternal burning). This complaint seems to get worse at night upon lying down. The stomach feels full and may also be painful. Robinia is one of the best homeopathic remedies for GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease).

Iris Versicolor – For Sour or Bitter Belching

Iris Versicolor is prepared from the root of a plant named Blue Flag of the natural order Iridaceae. Iris Versicolor is highly recommended for sour or bitter belching. It may be accompanied by marked burning in any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Vomiting of intensely sour fluid tends to appear frequently. The sour fluid of vomiting tends to excoriate the throat. Iris Versicolor, like homeopathic medicine Robinia, is also well indicated for cases of GERD.

Argentum Nitricum – For Belching After Every Meal

Argentum Nitricum offers a natural cure for belching that appears after every meal. The belching may be tasteless. There is an excessive accumulation of gas, and the stomach feels like it will burst from gas. Nausea after meals is also prominent. The stomach feels full and may be swollen, with constricting pains.

Lycopodium – For Belching from Starchy Food

Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium is prepared from the spores of a plant named Lycopodium Clavatum with the common name Club Moss. This plant belongs to the natural order Lycopodiaceae. Lycopodium is useful for belching that arises from consuming farinaceous or starchy food. The belching may be sour or bitter in nature. The abdomen is also bloated and heavy due to excessive accumulation of gases. Consuming the smallest amount of food causes excessive gas. The gas causes rumbling and gurgling in the abdomen. Pain in the stomach of constricting, burning, stitching nature may appear that gets better by belching.

Pulsatilla – For Belching after Taking Fatty Food

Pulsatilla is an effective homeopathic medicine prepared from a plant called Pulsatilla Nigricans or Windflower. The natural order of this plant is Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla offers helps in cases of belching that appears after consuming fatty food. For using Pulsatilla, the belching may be bitter, taste like food, of wind, or rancid taste. The belching is ineffectual and is attended with pain in the pit of the stomach, after every meal. The stomach region is extremely sensitive to pressure.

Cradle cap refers to scaly, crusty, greasy patches that appear on the scalp of babies. It is seen mainly in the initial two months of a child’s life and tends to clear up within a few months. Cradle cap is a harmless, non-contagious, painless and non-itchy condition. It is neither of allergic origin nor a bacterial infection and isn’t caused by poor hygiene. Cradle cap usually arises as a result of excessive production of oil/sebum production in the oil glands and hair follicles. Another factor is a reaction to the fungus Malassezia that grows on the skin. Homeopathic medicines for cradle cap are very mild and do not have any side effects. They can be safely used for infants. Kali Sulph, Graphites, and Natrum Mur are the top homeopathic medicines for cradle cap.

Homeopathic medicines for cradle cap.

Homeopathy for Cradle Cap

The homeopathic mode of medicine can help in clearing cradle cap in a very gentle and effective way. Homeopathic medicines help in clearing off the scales present in cradle cap very effectively.

Homeopathic Medicines for Cradle Cap

Kali Sulph – For Cradle Cap with Yellow Scales on Scalp

Kali Sulph is an effective homeopathic medicine for cradle cap where there are yellowish scales on the scalp. The scales are copious, and moist in sticky in most cases.

Graphites – For Cradle Cap with Scales on Scalp, Eyelids and Behind Ear

Graphites is a natural homeopathic remedy for cradle cap when the scales are present on the eyelids and behind the ear in addition to the scalp. The scales are abundant. A sticky fluid may come out that causes hair to stick together. The scales may clear on washing but form again. The scalp may be cold to touch. Graphites also helps clear off of dirty crusty, scabby spots on the scalp in cases of cradle cap.

Natrum Mur – For Greasy, Scaly Cradle Cap

Homeopathic remedy Natrum Mur works well in cases of cradle cap when the scalp is highly greasy, oily and scaly. The scales are mostly white. Redness over the scalp may be noted. Natrum Mur is also helpful in cases where scabs form on the scalp, neck, and armpits.

Thuja – For Cradle Cap with White Scales on Scalp

Thuja Occidentalis is prepared from fresh green twigs of a plant Thuja Occidentalis having common name Arbor Vitae. The natural order of this plant is Coniferae. Thuja works as a natural medicine for cradle cap where there are white scales on the scalp. The white scales may extend over the neck and ears. Sweat on the scalp with peculiar honey-like smell may be well noted.

Mezereum – For Cradle Cap with Leather-like Crust

Mezereum is prepared from fresh bark of plant Daphne mezereum commonly known by the name of spurge Olive. This plant belongs to natural order Thymelaceae. Mezereum is well indicated for cases of cradle cap with thick leather-like crusts or scabs on the scalp. The hair may get glued together from discharges from the scabs. The scabs on the scalp look white, chalk-like that may spread to the nape of neck and eyebrows. Hair from scalp and eyebrows may fall out.

Arsenic Album – For Cradle Cap with Scales on Scalp that Extends to Ears and Neck

Arsenic Album is an effective homeopathic medicine for cradle cap with scales or scabs on the scalp that extend to the ears and neck. The scales are dry. The scalp is rough and looks dirty. Hair comes out of scalp along with scabs and scales.

Dulcamara – For Cradle Cap with Thick Brown Crusts on the Scalp

Dulcamara is prepared from fresh green stems and leaves of plant named Woody Nightshade or Bitter-sweet. The natural order of this plant is Solanaceae. Dulcamara works effectively in cases of cradle cap where there is the formation of thick brown crusts on the scalp. The borders of the crusts may be reddish. The crusts are mostly spread over the forehead, temples, and chin.

Petroleum – For Cradle Cap with Yellow-green Crust on Scalp

Petroleum is a natural homeopathic remedy for cradle cap with yellowish – green colored crusts on the scalp. The scalp may be entirely covered with crusts. These crusts get entangled with hair and stick to it. They are difficult to detach and tend to bleed. The scalp is also raw and red.

Phosphorus – For Cradle Cap with Prominent Hairfall and Flakes on Scalp

Phosphorus offers a natural cure for cradle cap where there is prominent hair fall along with flakes on the scalp. The scalp feels hot and sweaty.

Calcarea Carb – For Cradle Cap with Thick Scabs that Bleed

Calcarea Carb is a natural remedy for cases of cradle cap where there are thick scabs that bleed when picked. Thick scabs on the head may spread to face. Scales of yellow-white color also appear on the scalp. This is attended with profuse sweating on the scalp and neck. The perspiration may have a foul odor.

Signs and Symptoms of Cradle Cap

The cradle cap presents itself as large greasy scales or crusts of white, yellow or brownish color on a baby’s scalp. The cradle cap mainly consists of scales, dead skin cells, and sebum (skin oil). Redness may attend the scales on affected part. In a few cases, the hair may come out with scales that tend to grow back. The scales may also appear on the face, eyelid, nose, ear, neck, armpits and the groins. The scaling may vary from mild to severe in nature. In severe cases of cradle cap with cracks and bleeding, there are chances of getting a bacterial infection.

An anorectal stricture is a condition where there is a narrowing of the rectum and anal canal. A person can develop a single stricture or multiple strictures. Strictures are the result of benign or malignant processes. Common reasons for anorectal stricture include inflammatory bowel disease, chronic inflammation in the rectum (proctitis) or ulceration in the rectum. These pathologies can lead to scarring (on healing) and lead to the narrowing of the anorectal canal. Homeopathic medicines for anorectal stricture work in cases of mild to moderate strictures. These help with the symptomatic management of the problem. Thiosinaminum, Alumina, and Nitric Acid are the top homeopathic medicines used to treat anorectal stricture.

Homeopathic medicines for anorectal strictures.

Strictures usually form due to scarring following trauma or surgical procedures in the rectum or anus. This usually follows from procedures like piles, skin tags, anal fissures, and anal fistula. Chronic diarrhea, venereal diseases, anorectal carcinoma/tumors and radiation treatment for pelvic tumors can also lead to strictures. An anorectal stricture can also be congenital, i.e., present since birth.

Homeopathic Treatment of Anorectal Stricture

Homeopathic medicines offer help in cases of anorectal stricture that fall in the mild to moderate category. Homeopathic medicines mainly help in the symptomatic management of anorectal stricture. Symptoms like constipation, difficult stool, painful bowel movements, bleeding from rectum, diarrhea and stool leakage are the symptoms that can be treated with homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines for anorectal stricture cases are selected individually for every case and should be used after consultation with a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Anorectal Stricture

Thiosinaminum – Natural Medicine for Anorectal Stricture

Thiosinaminum is a natural homeopathic medicine for treating cases of an anorectal stricture. This medicine works very effectively to dissolve scar tissues and bring about excellent recoveries in cases of an anorectal stricture. Apart from this, Thiosinaminum is also indicated in cases of urethral stricture.

Alumina – For Anorectal Stricture when Stools pass by Straining

Homeopathic remedy Alumina is indicated for cases of anorectal stricture cases where a person has to strain a lot to pass stool. The stool may be hard or soft. Even if the stool is soft, it is passed after much effort. The pain of cutting nature may be present in the anus. Bleeding from the anus may follow the passage of stool. Other attending features are itching and burning at anus with the above symptoms.

Nitric Acid – For Anorectal Stricture with Painful Bowel Movements

Homeopathic medicine Nitric Acid is well indicated for treating painful bowel movements in cases of an anorectal stricture. While passing stool, sharp, splinter-like pains are felt in the rectum. Burning in the rectum may also be present. There is constipation with hard and dry stool. Constriction of the anus is marked. Only a small quantity of stool passes with a feeling as if a part of stool is retained in the rectum. There is an ineffectual urge to pass stool. Blood may also pass with the stool. Sharp, shooting pain in the rectum may be felt after passing stool, and the anus may feel sore and raw.

Phosphorus – For Anorectal Stricture to Manage Bleeding from Rectum

Phosphorus is an effective homeopathic medicine for anorectal stricture where there is bleeding from the rectum. For using Phosphorus the bleeding from the rectum is bright red. A person needing Phosphorus may also have constipation. The stool passes with difficulty and is hard, slender and long. It may smell foul. Smarting pain in the rectum may be felt while passing the stool. Phosphorus is also indicated for stricture in the rectum in people with a history of proctitis. In such cases, a person may pass flattened feces.

Plumbum Met – For Anorectal Stricture with Constipation

Plumbum Met offers a natural cure for constipation in cases of anorectal stricture where a person skips few days without a stool. When stool is passed, it is very hard and may be covered with mucus. Sometimes stool is dark colored. Passage of stool is attended with intense pain and agony from an extremely constricted anus.

Natrum Mur – For Dry, Hard Stool in cases of Anorectal Stricture

Natrum Mur offers a natural treatment for anorectal stricture where the stool is dry, hard, and crumbling. The stools are irregular and may pass on alternate days. Blood may pass with stool. Smarting, tearing and burning at anus may be felt after passing stool.

Opium – For Obstinate Constipation in Anorectal Stricture

Opium is a natural remedy for obstinate constipation in cases of an anorectal stricture. The anus is highly constricted. Stool passes in small hard pieces and is attended with bearing down pains in the rectum.

Aesculus – For Anorectal Stricture with Pain, Burning and Itching at Anus after Stool

Aesculus is a natural medicine prepared from the kernel of a plant commonly named as horse-chestnut. The natural order of this plant is Sapindaceae. Aesculus is indicated for anorectal stricture with pain, burning and itching at the anus after passing stool. Pain is intense and lasts for several hours after stool. The stool is dry and hard and is passed with difficulty. There is marked fullness in the rectum, and there may be a prolapse of the anus after stool in some cases. A history of chronic piles is often noted in cases requiring Aesculus.

Nux Vomica – For Constipation with Ineffectual Urge for Stool in Anorectal Stricture

Nux Vomica is indicated for anorectal stricture where a person suffers from constipation with an ineffectual urge to pass stool. The urge to pass stool is almost constant. The person passes a small quantity of stool at a time followed by a renewed urge. The stool is always insufficient and unsatisfactory. There is a marked sensation of anal contraction.

Silicea – For Anorectal Stricture with Constipation with Receding Stool

Silicea is a natural homeopathic medicine that works well for anorectal stricture with constipation. In such cases, the stool recedes after partial expulsion. The stool is hard and unsatisfactory. Burning, and stinging sensation in the rectum is felt while passing stool. A tendency to develop anal fistula is frequently seen in cases requiring Silicea.

Aloe – For Anorectal Stricture with Chronic Diarrhoea

Aloe is a natural remedy for chronic diarrhea in cases of an anorectal stricture. It is prepared from the gum of a plant named Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. The stool is watery with flatus and may contain undigested particles and mucus. The urge to pass stool follows soon after eating. There is a marked urgency to pass the stool. Involuntary leakage of stool may also be present in some cases.

Symptoms of Anorectal Stricture

The symptoms of anorectal stricture include constipation, passing stool with difficulty and straining efforts, painful bowel movements, bleeding from rectum, diarrhea and stool leakage.

Seborrheic Keratosis refers to non-cancerous, harmless growths on the skin. They are painless and benign growths that arise from the outer layer of skin cells (keratinocytes). The color of these growths may vary from pink, yellow, white, grey to brown and black. These growths do not spread from one person to another through skin contact. Homeopathic medicines stop the further progression of skin lesions in seborrheic keratosis and also work to gradually reduce the size as well as the number of the already present skin growths. Thuja, Nitric Acid, and Sepia are the top homeopathic medicines for seborrheic keratosis.

Homeopathic medicines for seborrheic keratosis.

Seborrheic keratosis is also alternatively called seborrheic warts because of the resemblance of its skin lesions with warts.

Homeopathic treatment of Seborrheic Keratosis

Skin growths including seborrheic keratosis are treated very effectively with homeopathic medicines. There is a list of various homeopathic medicines to treat seborrheic keratosis. These medicines are used individually for every case, depending on the symptoms. The main advantage of opting homeopathic treatment in seborrheic keratosis is that homeopathy treats the condition in a very safe, gentle way. These medicines don’t have any side effects and treat the condition in a natural manner.

Homeopathic Medicines for Seborrheic Keratosis

Thuja – Natural Medicine for Seborrheic Keratosis

Homeopathic medicine Thuja tops the list of homeopathic medicines for treating seborrheic keratosis. Thuja is prepared from fresh green twigs of a plant Thuja Occidentalis (commonly known by the name of Arbor Vitae.) The natural order of this plant is Coniferae. Thuja works very well to treat various kind of growths that appear on the skin. It helps in cases of seborrheic keratosis with both small or large growths on the skin. These can be present on any part of the skin. The growth may be single, isolated or multiple in clusters. They are rough and hard. The color of the growth may be brown or red.

Nitric Acid – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Large Growths

Nitric Acid is a natural medicine for seborrheic keratosis where growths on the skin are large in size. The growths are elevated on the skin instead of being flat. A prickling or itching may be present in these skin growths. They may show a tendency to bleed in some cases.

Sepia – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Dark Growths

Use of homeopathic medicine Sepia for seborrheic keratosis is considered in cases where there are dark-colored growths on the skin. The growths are hard and painless. Mostly they appear on face, neck and the abdomen.

Dulcamara – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Flat Growths

Dulcamara is prepared from fresh green stems and leaves of a plant named Woody Nightshade or Bitter-sweet. It belongs to the natural order Solanaceae. Dulcamara is helpful for seborrheic keratosis where the growths are flat in nature. The surface of these growths is thick. Mostly growths are present in crops or groups.

Calcarea Carb – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Growths having Rough Surface

Calcarea Carb offers a natural treatment for seborrheic keratosis where the skin growths have a rough upper surface. There appear small, multiple growths that are scattered on the surface of the skin. The growths may be skin-colored or white. They may also have a tendency to get inflamed

Causticum – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Bleeding Skin Growths

Causticum is a natural medicine indicated for skin growths in cases of seborrheic keratosis that have a tendency to bleed. The growths are large and jagged. These are mostly present on the face, particularly the nose and eyelids.

Ranunculus Bulbosus – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Hard Growths

Homeopathic medicine Ranunculus is prepared from plant Ranunculus Bulbosus (commonly known by the name of Buttercup.) This plant belongs to natural order Ranunculaceae. Ranunculus works well in cases of seborrheic keratosis where the growths are hard. It also works well in cases of horny growths on the skin.

Sabina – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Itchy Growths

Sabina is a natural homeopathic remedy prepared from the young, fresh tops of the branches of a plant named Juniperus Sabina. The natural order of this plant is Coniferae. Sabina offers help in cases of seborrheic keratosis where the growths have itching. Sometimes a burning sensation may attend the itching in a few cases needing Sabina.

Hepar Sulph – For Seborrheic Keratosis with Growths that Tend to get Inflamed

Homeopathic medicine Hepar Sulph works well for seborrheic keratosis where there are growths that tend to get inflamed. Sometimes a stinging sensation may be present. Hepar Sulph is also indicated for growths in seborrheic keratosis that tend to get infected easily.

Causes of Seborrheic Keratosis

The exact reason for seborrheic keratosis is not known. Its appearance is seen as a part of the normal aging process. People above the age of 50 years are at an increased risk to develop this condition. Seborrheic keratosis is seen to run in families, so having a family member with a similar condition can increase the risk.

Symptoms of Seborrheic Keratosis

The skin lesions in cases of seborrheic keratosis appear as light colored spots, slightly raised from the skin. They begin as light-colored growths and tend to darken gradually. They have a rough surface, like a warty growth. The size of the lesions varies from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The number of the skin growths in seborrheic keratosis varies widely from person to person. The number ranges between single to multiple skin growths present in clusters or groups. The location of the skin lesions in seborrheic keratosis mainly includes the face, chest, shoulders, and neck. Seborrheic keratosis usually doesn’t cause symptoms. However, in some of the cases, itching or inflammation may be seen. Scratching or picking the growths may cause bleeding and infection. Irritation from rubbing with skin clothes may also be seen in a few cases.

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune skin disorder where fluid-filled blisters appear on the skin. It is a rare condition mostly seen in older adults over the age of 60 to 70 years. Its occurrence in children and younger adults is very rare. Homeopathic medicines for bullous pemphigoid help moderate the overactive immune system. These remedies work in two ways – they help prevent further progression of the disease and help heal the existing blisters and manage the associated itching. Natrum Mur, Anacardium Orientale, and Dulcamara are the top homeopathic remedies used to treat blisters on the skin in bullous pemphigoid.

Homeopathic remedies for bullous pemphigoid.

Typically, our immune system functions to fight against the bacteria, virus and other harmful foreign invaders that enter the human body. They fight infection by producing antibodies. Autoimmune disorder refers to a group of diseases where the immune system of the body starts to destroy the body’s healthy tissue out of a misdirected response (in the absence of any real infection.) In bullous pemphigoid, the immune system begins to damage the skin and lead to blister formation. The particular factor that triggers the autoimmune response in bullous pemphigoid is not clear, but it seems that certain medicines (like etanercept and sulfasalazine), ultraviolet light therapy and radiation therapy may trigger it.

Homeopathic Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid

Homeopathic medicines can help in treating bullous pemphigoid in a safe, gentle manner. The best suited homeopathic medicine for bullous pemphigoid is selected depending upon the individual case. Prescribing a homeopathic medicine in case of bullous pemphigoid requires a complete analysis and evaluation. Hence medicines for bullous pemphigoid should be taken after consultation with a homeopathic physician and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines for Bullous Pemphigoid

Natrum Mur – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Blisters Having Clear, Watery Content

Natrum Mur is a natural homeopathic medicine for bullous pemphigoid. For using Natrum Mur in bullous pemphigoid, the key indication is blisters that contain clear and watery content. There may be little itching in the blisters. A burning sensation on the skin may precede blister formation.

Anacardium Orientale – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Multiple Blisters on Skin

Anacardium is a natural medicine prepared from the layer between the shell and kernel of the nut of a plant named Malacca bean or Marking Nut. This plant belongs to natural order Anacardiaceae. Use of Anacardium is considered when multiple blisters appear on the skin. The size of blisters varies from pin-head to pea size. The skin redness is present in a marked degree, and the blisters may be itchy. The itching tends to get worse during the evening. There may be a burning sensation present in the blisters.

Dulcamara – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Blisters on Red, Inflamed Base

Dulcamara is a natural remedy prepared from the fresh green stems and leaves of a plant named Woody Nightshade or Bitter-sweet. This plant belongs to natural order Solanaceae. Dulcamara is indicated for bullous pemphigoid when blisters are present on an inflamed red base. The blisters are as large as the size of a pea. The blisters are widespread over the body, and the skin feels hot and dry.

Populus Candicans – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Large Blisters

Homeopathic medicine Populus Candicans is useful for cases of bullous pemphigoid with blisters that are very large (the blisters may reach the size of a walnut.) These blisters contain a watery fluid. Burning, prickling on the skin may precede blister formation. The skin feels dry and cold in general.

Rhus Tox – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Blisters, Redness, and Itching

Rhus Tox is an effective homeopathic medicine for bullous pemphigoid with blisters present with skin redness. The blisters contain a clear liquid. The blisters are itchy, and the itching tends to get worse after midnight. A burning sensation may be present in the blisters.

Apis Mellifica – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Hives like Rash

Apis Mellifica is a natural treatment for bullous pemphigoid where there are hives like rash present on the skin. There may be raised patches or wheals present on the skin with a marked stinging sensation. Marked itching and intense burning may also be present and cold applications bring relief. Being in the open air also brings relief.

Lachesis – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Bloody Serum in the Blisters

Lachesis is a homeopathic remedy for bullous pemphigoid where there is bloody serum in the blisters. Lachesis is also indicated for large blisters that are initially yellow initially and then turn dark. The blisters may be itchy with a burning sensation.

Merc Sol – For Bullous Pemphigoid with Blisters in the Mouth

Merc Sol is a prominent homeopathic remedy for cases of bullous pemphigoid with blister formation in the mouth. Excessive saliva may be present in the mouth. A metallic, coppery taste in the mouth or an offensive odor is usually present. The mouth may be inflamed and swollen, and the mucous membrane of mouth is red.

Signs and Symptoms of Bullous Pemphigoid

The main presenting feature of bullous pemphigoid is the formation of large blisters on the skin. The diameter of the blisters may be up to 5 cm. The blister contains clear fluid, and when touched, it does not rupture easily. Sometimes slight blood and itching may be present in the blisters. The itching may start a few weeks before blister forms. The blisters mainly appear on the lower abdomen, thighs, and arms. The blisters are located along the skin folds. In severe cases, the blisters may form inside the mouth.

In some cases, a hive-like rash appears. Bullous pemphigoid is not infectious and does not spread by direct skin to skin contact to a healthy person. A severe complication that can arise in bullous pemphigoid is sepsis from infection of the ruptured blisters.

Indigestion is a term used for a group of symptoms like abdominal fullness after eating, abdominal discomfort/pain, excessive gas, and belching. Also known as dyspepsia, this is a condition is very familiar. Everybody experiences indigestion at some point, and this is usually related to bad eating habits. Homeopathic medicines for indigestion work very effectively to relieve the symptoms of both acute and chronic indigestion. Carbo Veg, China, and Lycopodium are the top indicated homeopathic remedies that treat indigestion naturally.

Homeopathic medicines for indigestion.

Overeating is one of the most common causes of indigestion. Consuming highly spiced or fatty food, smoking, and excessive alcohol intake are other factors that can lead to indigestion. People experiencing chronic indigestion may have an underlying gastric disease. These gastric issues tend to include gastritis, pancreatitis, celiac disease, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), gallstones, peptic ulcers, and H.pylori infection. Sometimes indigestion can arise from side effects of certain medicines like NSAID’s (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen) and antibiotics. Anxiety and stress can also lead to indigestion. In some cases, there is no reason behind indigestion, which is known as functional dyspepsia.

Homeopathic Treatment of Indigestion

Homeopathy offers a natural and highly effective solution for the complaint of indigestion. Homeopathic medicines are beneficial for both acute as well as chronic cases of indigestion. These medicines aim at treating the underlying cause of indigestion to bring about thorough recovery. Homeopathic medicines for indigestion are selected on the basis of unique, individual symptoms in every given case. Symptoms of indigestion including abdominal fullness, upper abdominal pain/discomfort, burning in the abdomen, bloating, excessive gas, belching, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. Natural homeopathic remedies treat all these symptoms without any side effects.

Homeopathic Medicines for Indigestion

Carbo Veg – For Indigestion with Marked Upper Abdominal Discomfort

Carbo Veg is an effective homeopathic medicine for indigestion with marked upper abdominal discomfort and fullness. There is an accumulation of excessive gas in the upper abdomen along with distension. An aching and cramping pain is felt in the upper abdomen. Burning in the upper abdomen may also be present. Abdominal discomfort, pain, and burning tend to worsen from eating. Belching that is empty, of gas, bitter, sour or offensive smelling substances are also present. Belching helps relieve the gastric complaint. Nausea and aversion to food and complaints that get worse from eating the simplest of food are treated well with Carbo Veg.

China – For Indigestion with Gas and Highly Distended Abdomen

China is a natural homeopathic remedy prepared from the dried bark of a plant named Cinchona Officinalis. This plant belongs to natural order Rubiaceae. China is well indicated for cases of indigestion with gas and highly distended abdomen. The entire abdomen feels distended and tight due to obstructed flatus. The distension arises after intake of food or drink. Motion brings relief in the abdominal bloating, and there may be excessive rumbling in the abdomen due to gas. There may be a sensation of heat in the abdomen. The appetite goes down due to abdominal fullness and distension. China is suitable in cases where consumption of excessive tea, fruits, and milk causes indigestion.

Lycopodium – For Indigestion with Abdominal Fullness After Eating

Lycopodium is prepared from spores of a plant Lycopodium Clavatum (also known as Clubmoss.) This plant has natural order Lycopodiaceae. Lycopodium is an effective homeopathic remedy for cases of indigestion where there is abdominal fullness soon after eating. There is the formation of gas with bloating of the abdomen immediately after eating (even a small quantity of food.) The abdomen feels tense, and there may be rumbling, croaking and gurgling felt in the abdomen. Abdominal colic may appear from gas. Rubbing the abdomen may relieve the pain. Burning in the stomach that extends to the throat may appear. Vomiting of food, bile or sour substances may be present. Food that triggers the complaint mainly includes beans, onions, cabbage, wheat, and farinaceous food.

Ipecac – For Indigestion and Nausea

Ipecac is prepared from the dried root of a plant Cephaelis Ipecacuanha belonging to natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent homeopathic medicine for indigestion attended with marked nausea. The nausea is almost constant. Vomiting of watery fluid, white mucus or ingesta may be present. Weakness and fainting may appear with nausea and vomiting. There is an excessive accumulation of saliva along with empty belching. Distress or cutting pain in the stomach may be present, and the tongue looks clean.

Iris Versicolor – For Indigestion with Burning in Stomach

Iris Versicolor is prepared from the root of a plant named blue flag. This plant belongs to natural order Iridaceae. Iris Versicolor offers a natural cure for indigestion with a marked burning in the stomach. The burning may extend to the food pipe and the throat. This is attended with vomiting (especially after taking meals.) Vomiting may be sour or of food that has just been eaten. Iris is also a top-listed medicine for migraine/headache with gastric issues, indigestion, acidity, nausea, sour vomiting.

Robinia – For Indigestion with Heartburn and Sour Vomiting

Homeopathic medicine Robinia is prepared from the fresh bark or root and young twigs of Robinia Pseud-Acacia plant. This plant belongs to natural order Leguminosae. Robinia is a natural treatment for indigestion. The key indication to use Robinia in indigestion includes heartburn and intensely sour vomiting. It is a high-grade homeopathic remedy for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Heartburn and vomiting tend to get worse during the night hours upon lying down. It is accompanied with marked nausea. A constant sensation of weight and fullness in the stomach is present with the above symptoms. Dull pain in the stomach after meals is frequently present.

Nux Vomica – For Indigestion from Taking Spicy Food, or Excessive Alcohol Intake

Nux Vomica is a natural homeopathic medicine for treating indigestion that appears from taking spicy food or excessive alcohol. The symptoms to look for to use Nux Vomica are heartburn, sour/bitter belching, and nausea after eating. Vomiting of ingesta, bile, oily matter, or sour mucus is present, along with marked retching. The epigastric region is also distended, full after meals with a sensation of pressure. Cramping, clawing pain in the stomach may also be present. The stomach region is sensitive to pressure, and there is a loss of appetite. Nux Vomica is also indicated for dyspepsia arising from mental worries and belching of gas.

Antimonium Crudum – For Indigestion with Belching Tasting like Food

Antimonium Crudum is an effective homeopathic medicine for indigestion with belching that tastes like food. Along with this, burning at the pit of the stomach is present. Nausea and vomiting, a sensation of the stomach being overloaded, pain in the stomach, with distension and burning are some features. The tongue is coated thickly with white gastric derangements.

Asafoetida – For Indigestion with Abdominal Distension and Loud Belching

Asafoetida is a natural homeopathic medicine for indigestion with abdominal distension and loud belching. A person requiring Asafoetida complains of excessive gas in the abdomen with distension and pain. The gas tends to pass upward and comes through the mouth as belching. The belchings are loud and usually have an offensive or putrid smell.
Gas rolls in the stomach with a gurgling sound and escapes in the form of loud belching. Pressing or cutting pains in the stomach appear, and pulsation in the pit of the stomach may be present. Heat in the abdomen is also present, and the person feels disgusted towards of all kind of food.

Arsenic Album – For Indigestion with Burning in Stomach and Vomiting in Gastritis

Arsenic Album is a natural medicine for indigestion with burning in the stomach and vomiting in cases of gastritis. The burning is intense, and the stomach feels tender and sensitive to the slightest touch. The stomach region is also distended, and there is a sensation of weight in the stomach. Vomiting arises along with burning in the stomach. The vomiting tends to come from taking slightest amount of food or drink. Anxiety and restlessness are some other general symptoms that may appear. Arsenic Album also works in cases of indigestion with stomach ulcers.

Symptoms of Indigestion

The symptoms of indigestion include abdominal fullness soon after eating, upper abdominal pain/discomfort/burning, bloating in the upper abdomen, excessive gas/flatulence, belching, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.

Chickenpox is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It is a highly contagious disease presented with mild fever and skin rash with blister formation followed by scabbing. It spreads easily through droplets of a sneeze or cough of an infected person. A person may also contract the infection by touching the fluid of the blisters of chicken pox. Although chickenpox most commonly appears in children, it may also arise in adults. Homeopathic medicines for chicken pox help boost the immune system to fight the viral infection and treat the condition in a natural manner. Aconite, Belladonna, and Rhus Tox are the top grade homeopathic remedies for chicken pox.

Homeopathic medicines for chicken pox.

Homeopathic Treatment of Chicken Pox

Homeopathy carries a scope to treat viral infections and their associated symptoms like chicken pox. The suitable homeopathic medicines for chicken pox are selected individually for each case. Consultation from a homeopathic physician should be taken prior taking homeopathic medicines for chickenpox and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines for Chicken Pox

Aconite – For Initial Inflammation of Chicken Pox

Aconite is a natural medicine for the first inflammatory period of chicken pox. Aconite is prepared from a plant named Aconitum Napellus or Monkshood. The natural order of this plant is Ranunculaceae. The key features to use it are red skin rash with hot skin. High fever is present with the rash. The person is highly anxious and restless along with the above features. An increased thirst for water is usually present.

Belladonna – For Inflammatory Stage of Chicken Pox

Belladonna is a natural remedy for chicken pox prepared from a plant named Deadly Nightshade. The natural order of this plant is Solanaceae. Belladonna also works well in first inflammatory stage of chicken pox. The key indications for using Belladonna include a skin rash with a bright red, dry, hot, burning, smooth and sensitive skin. High fever, rapid pulse, and a severe headache are present in most of the cases.

Rhus Tox – For Chicken Pox with Itchy Eruptions

Rhus Tox offers a natural cure for chicken pox with itchy eruptions. The eruptions may be vesicular or pustular and are attended with intense itching. Sweating worsens the itching. A burning sensation along with itching is present. The burning mostly arises after scratching the eruptions. The person may be highly restless and experience prominent body aches.

Antimonium Tart – For Chicken Pox with Rash and Vesicles/Pustules

Antimonium Tart is a natural remedy for chickenpox where there is rash accompanied by pustules and vesicles. The eruptions are painful, dry up, and get crusted afterward. They also tend to leave marks on the skin. The pustules tend to leave bluish-red marks. This medicine is also indicated for the slow development of eruption in chicken pox.

Thuja and Merc Sol – For Chicken Pox with Large Pustules

Thuja and Merc sol are useful homeopathic medicines for chickenpox with large pustules. There is profuse suppuration (pus discharge.) These medicines are used during the stage of maturation in cases of chickenpox. Among them, use of Thuja is known to prevent scar formation in chicken pox.

Antimonium Crudum – For Chicken Pox with Pustules with Yellow-brown Scurfs

Antimonium Crudum is indicated for chickenpox with pustules with yellowish or brown scurfs. These eruptions are itchy and get sore upon scratching. These eruptions are painful to pressure. The character of pain may be shooting in nature. Diarrhea may be present along with the above symptoms.

Bryonia – For Slow Development of Eruptions in Chicken Pox

Homeopathic medicine Bryonia is prepared from the root of plant Bryonia Alba. It is commonly known by the name of White Bryony or Wild Hops. This plant belongs to the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is useful in cases of chicken pox where there is a slow development of eruptions. It is also indicated for a suddenly receding rash in chicken pox. Dryness on the skin may be marked, and there may be prominent body aches. A Suddenly receding rash may be attended with difficult respiration in cases where Bryonia is required.

Symptoms of Chicken Pox

The symptoms of a chickenpox infection appear around 7 to 21 days after exposure to the varicella-zoster virus. The early symptoms of chickenpox are vague and include a headache, tiredness, fever, appetite loss, nausea and body aches. Following these symptoms, rash and eruptions appear on the skin. The eruptions are fluid-filled vesicles/blisters or pustules (pus-filled eruptions). The eruptions break open and ooze the liquid. Afterward, crusts form over the eruptions. At a given time the blistered eruptions, as well as crusted eruptions both, may be present simultaneously. The eruptions firstly develop on the face, torso followed by their spread to other body parts. The eruptions can be severely itchy. But scratching the eruptions should be avoided as it increases the chances of severe skin infection. In severe cases, the eruptions can spread to the eyes, throat and the mucous membranes of anal area and urethra. It usually takes around 7 to 10 days for all the eruptions to heal and get covered with scabs. A person with chickenpox is contagious from one to two days before the eruptions appear and continue being so until all the eruptions get scabbed over.

Complications of Chicken Pox

Chickenpox can lead to complications including pneumonia, dehydration, toxic shock syndrome, encephalitis, bacterial skin infection. If a pregnant woman gets chickenpox, then certain complications may arise in the baby including low birth weight, brain damage, shortened limbs, vision problems like cataract or a life-threatening chickenpox infection.

Chicken Pox and Herpes Zoster

Following a chicken pox infection, varicella-zoster virus remains dormant in the nerve cells. This virus can reactivate any time during lifetime and cause herpes zoster/shingles. A lowered immune system usually reactivates the virus. Another complication known as post-herpetic neuralgia may follow herpes zoster infection.

Vomiting (medically known as emesis) refers to a forceful ejection of stomach contents through the mouth. Vomiting is a symptom rather than a disease and can arise from a wide range of causes. Some of the reasons for vomiting include overeating, indigestion, food poisoning, and gastrointestinal infections. Homeopathy can be used to manage episodes of vomiting along with other symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The top homeopathic medicines for vomiting include Ipecac, Arsenic Album, and Veratrum Album.

Homeopathic medicines for vomiting.

Some other medical conditions that can cause vomiting include disorders of the gastrointestinal tract like Crohn’s disease, gastritis, pancreatitis, celiac disease, gastroparesis, peptic ulcer, GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), milk allergy, liver disease, intestinal obstruction, inflammed gallbladder (cholecystitis), morning sickness of pregnancy, inner ear disorders including Meniere’s disease, migraines, BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), motion/travelling illness, certain medications, chemotherapy, anaesthesia, brain injury/tumor and excessive intake of alcohol.

Homeopathic Treatment of Vomiting

Homeopathic remedies offer a natural and safe treatment for vomiting. Numerous homeopathic medicines are used to treat vomiting. The most suitable among them is selected for every individual case depending upon the characteristic symptoms.

Homeopathic Medicines for Vomiting

Ipecac – For Vomiting with Intense Nausea

Ipecac is a natural medicine for vomiting prepared from the dried root of a plant named ipecacuanha. The natural order of this plant is Rubiaceae. Ipecac is very useful in cases of vomiting attended with intense nausea. The nausea is almost constant. The vomiting may be of white glairy mucus, watery fluid, yellowish/greenish colored matter or undigested food. It is usually in copious quantities and may be attended with cutting or colicky abdominal pains and a loss of appetite. A characteristic feature is a clean tongue with the above symptoms. Apart from these, there may be a cough attended with vomiting (a spasmodic cough).

Arsenic Album – For Vomiting Due to Food Poisoning and GIT Infections

Arsenic Album is a natural remedy for vomiting in cases of food poisoning and GIT infections. In cases where Arsenic Album is indicated, the vomiting may be green, yellow, bitter, sour, or clear. It may also contain blood in some cases. Vomiting appears soon after eating or drinking. Diarrhea with loose, watery, copious, offensive stool also arises. There is a complete loss of appetite with vomiting. Burning in the stomach is present in most cases, and abdominal colic and shivering may be present. There may be marked fatigue and anxiety. Arsenic Album is also indicated in cases where of food poisoning, stomach infections, cholera, and gastritis.

Veratrum Album – For Vomiting With Diarrhea

Veratrum  Album is an effective natural medicine for vomiting prepared from the rootstocks of a plant called White Hellebore. The natural order of this plant is Melanthaceae. Veratrum Album is very beneficial in cases of vomiting attended with diarrhea. Vomiting is accompanied with continued nausea, retching, and weakness. The vomiting is copious and forcible, of bile or food and drink. Vomiting and diarrhea are usually attended with cold sweat especially on the forehead. Ther stool is frequent, watery, gushing with abdominal cramps or severe pinching colic. Pains may also appear in calves and feet. During stool, the person feels chilly and may shiver. Episodes of fainting may appear with the above features. Veratrum Album is also a top listed homeopathic medicine for treating cholera infection.

Colocynthis – For Vomiting With Abdominal Pain

Colocynthis offers a natural cure for vomiting accompanied by abdominal pain. It is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant called Cucumis Colocynthis, also known as Bitter Apple. The natural order of this plant is Cucurbitaceae. The vomiting may be of food or yellow-green substances. The abdominal pain tends to get relieved by bending over double or applying pressure. This pain may be crampy, colicky, cutting, or griping in nature, and is most marked around the navel region. Obstructed flatus is present with the above symptoms. Watery stool appears in some cases.

Ferrum Met – For Vomiting While Eating or Soon After Eating

Ferrum Met offers natural relief from vomiting that occurs soon after eating, or in some cases, even while eating. The vomiting is sour and acidic, and there is pain or pressure in the pit of the stomach. The pain tends to get better after vomiting. Eructations of sour, foul taste appear in most cases. Ferrum Met is also helpful in cases of a cough that worsens upon eating and is followed by vomiting.

Sepia – For Morning Sickness and Vomiting

Sepia is an excellent homeopathic medicine for vomiting related to morning sickness in pregnancy. Vomiting of food and bile is marked during the morning. In some cases, milky fluid is vomited. Even the simplest food leads to vomiting. There is marked nausea present in the morning as well as after eating. Even the smell of food or cooking can bring on nausea. In severe cases, even the thought of the food causes sickness.

Iris Versicolor – For Headache/Migraine With Vomiting

Iris Versicolor is a homeopathic remedy for vomiting prepared from the fresh root of a plant named Blue Flag. This plant belongs to the family Iridaceae. Iris Versicolor is a wonderful homeopathic remedy for headache/migraine attended with vomiting. There is marked nausea and pain in the forehead. The pain feels like a constricted band on the forehead. The vomiting is bilious, acidic of intensely sour nature, and burns the throat. Heartburn may also be present. A headache may begin with a blur before eyes and cause disturbances in sleep.

Cocculus Indicus – For Motion Sickness causing Vomiting

Cocculus is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the seeds of a plant called Cocculus Indicus. This plant belongs to the natural order Menispermaceae. Cocculus is a very valuable homeopathic medicine for vomiting in cases of motion sickness or vomiting that occurs while traveling. There appear nausea and vomiting from moving in a car, a train, boat. Vomiting may be bitter or sour and foul. It may be accompanied by bitter, putrid belchings. There is also profuse salivation with above.

Robinia – For Sour Vomiting and GERD

Homeopathic medicine Robinia is prepared from the fresh bark of root and young twigs of a plant called Robinia Pseud-acacia of the natural order Leguminosae. Robinia offers a natural homeopathic treatment for intensely sour vomiting. Along with vomiting, there may be acidity and heartburn. Oppression in the pit of the stomach is also present. Taste of mouth may be foul and bitter. Robinia is a top-grade medicine for GERD (gastro-esophagal reflux disease) with intense heartburn and sour vomiting. It is also used to treat a migraine coupled with intense sour, acid vomiting and nausea.

Nux Vomica – For Vomiting with Marked Retching

Nux Vomica is a significant homeopathic medicine for vomiting coupled with marked retching. The vomiting may be greenish, oily/greasy or of undigested food. Stomach pains are present that tend to get better after vomiting. Along with this constipation may be present with a constant ineffectual desire to pass stool (but passing a little at a time.) Nux Vomica is also used in cases of vomiting arising from the intake of alcohol.

Aethusa – For Vomiting Due to Intake of Milk

Aethusa is prepared from a plant Aethusa Cynapium commonly known by the name of Fool’s Parsley. This plant belongs to natural order Umbelliferae. Aethusa is a top grade homeopathic remedy for vomiting that occurs due to the intake of milk. Aethusa works well in people, especially children and infants who cannot tolerate milk. The milk is vomited soon after consumption in the form of large curds or cheesy matter. The child feels weak and tends to fall asleep after vomiting. In some cases, loose stool with greenish mucus may also be present.

Pulsatilla – For Vomiting After Eating Fatty Food

Pulsatilla is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from a plant called Pulsatilla Nigricans (commonly known as windflower.) This plant belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is helpful for cases of vomiting with stomach derangement from taking fatty food like creams, pastries, ice creams. Abdominal colic, loose stool, and nausea appear with vomiting. Chilliness and pale face are attending features.

Phosphorus – For Vomiting With Blood (Hematemesis)

Homeopathic remedy Phosphorus is used in cases of vomiting where there is blood (hematemesis). Vomiting may contain pure bright/brown blood-like matter. The blood may be mixed with bile and mucus.

Chelidonium – For Vomiting in Liver and Gall Bladder Diseases

Chelidonium is a natural remedy for vomiting in cases of liver and gallbladder diseases. There appears vomiting of bilious, sour, greenish matter. The person needing Chelidonium is unable to retain anything. This is most times attended with giddiness and nausea. Pain in the region of liver and gallbladder are also prominent.

Symptoms Attending Vomiting

Nausea is a common attending symptom of vomiting. Other symptoms that may attend with vomiting include dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever. A common complication of vomiting is dehydration and loss of body electrolytes. Some features of dehydration include a dry mouth, decreased/dark urine, headache, and confusion.
It should be noted that vomiting for more than 12 hours that contains blood and when attended with a stiff neck is an emergency and needs immediate medical treatment.