Inflammation of fallopian tubes is known as salpingitis. It is a type of pelvic inflammatory disease that can be acute or chronic. The inflammation is in most cases bacterial (majorly gonorrhea and chlamydia.) The fallopian tubes get infected if an infection travels past the vagina and the cervix.

The risk factors for salpingitis include having an STI (sexually transmitted infection), having unprotected intercourse with someone suffering from STI and having multiple sexual partners. In rare cases, salpingitis can follow IUD insertion and abdominal procedure done during childbirth, appendicitis etc. Homeopathic treatment for Salpingitis boosts the disease-fighting mechanism of the body to fight with the infection and resolve the problem naturally.  

Homeopathic Remedies for Salpingitis

Homeopathy is highly effective in cases of salpingitis to reduce the inflammation of fallopian tubes. Symptoms including abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during periods/intercourse, lower back pain, spotting between periods and frequent urination tend to improve with homeopathy.

1. Merc Sol – For Yellow-green Vaginal Discharge

Merc Sol is a well-indicated medicine for treating salpingitis with yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge. The discharge tends to get worse after periods in most cases where Merc Sol is indicated. The discharge is also acrid in nature causing itching and smarting/biting pain in the genitals. Itching worsens from contact of urine. After scratching violent burning follows. The discharge may be noted more at the night time.

2. Kreosote – For Offensive Vaginal Discharges

Kreosote is helpful for cases of salpingitis when putrid, offensive vaginal discharges are present. The discharge may be white or yellow and causes itching. It tends to get worse during standing and walking and there is an increased desire to urinate frequently. Exhaustion, fatigue, and weakness in the legs may be present. Kreosote also helps treat inter-menstrual bleeding in cases of salpingitis where the blood is dark and has an offensive odor.

3. Sepia – To Manage Painful Intercourse

Sepia is an excellent medicine to manage the complaint of painful intercourse in cases of salpingitis. The pain is very intense. Along with pain, yellowish colored, fetid lumpy vaginal discharges may be present. These discharges are more during the daytime. They also tend to get worse after urination. Fullness and heaviness in the abdomen are also felt along with the above symptoms.

4. Colocynthis – For treating pain during periods in salpingitis

Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple, of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis is a prominent medicine for treating pain during periods in salpingitis. The pain is cramping or colicky in nature, the abdomen be distended, and the pain gets worse by eating or drinking. Extreme nausea and vomiting may attend the pain. Bending over double tends to relieve the pain.

5. Silicea – For Spotting between Periods

Silicea is a useful medicine for salpingitis to manage the complaint of spotting between periods. There may be attending vaginal discharges that are profuse, yellow-colored and of excoriating nature. Violent itching and burning tend to arise from discharges which tend to worsen at night.

6. Pulsatilla – When Back Pain attends Leucorrhea

Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant Pulsatilla Nigricans Wind Flower of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is helpful for salpingitis when back pain attends leucorrhoea. There are thick, cream-like vaginal discharges that are burning in nature. There may be extreme pain during periods that spreads to the pelvic region, small of back and thighs. It is attended with great restlessness and pressure and heaviness felt in the abdomen. There may also be vomiting along with the pain.

7. Staphisagria – For Frequent Urination

Staphisagria is prepared from seeds of a plant Delphinium Staphisagria or Stavesacre of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Staphisagria is beneficial to manage complaint of frequent urination in salpingitis cases. The urine may either be scanty or copious varying from case to case. Pressure upon the bladder is felt with sensation as if it did not empty. Sometimes burning is felt during and after passing urine. The genitals may also be sensitive that is worse on sitting. Vaginal discharge may attend with itching in the vulva.

8. Hydrastis – For Thick Yellow Vaginal Discharges

Hydrastis is prepared from the fresh root of plant Hydrastis Canadensis of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Hydrastis is indicated for salpingitis when the vaginal discharges are thick and yellow. The discharges are tenacious and profuse. They also tend to cause itching and have an offensive odor.

9. Medorrhinum – For cases with a history of Gonorrhoea

Medorrhinum is a top listed medicine to treat pelvic infections including salpingitis. Its use is indicated for cases of salpingitis having a history of gonorrhea infection. The symptom to use Medorrhinum is acrid, itchy and excoriating vaginal discharges. The discharges are thick and have a peculiar fishy odor. This medicine also helps to manage intense pain during periods.

Symptoms of Salpingitis

The symptoms of salpingitis include abnormal vaginal discharge having unusual color or smell; pain during periods/ovulation/intercourse; lower back pain; abdominal pain; spotting between periods; frequent urination; nausea; vomiting; and fever. Few long – term complications may arise in cases of untreated salpingitis. These complications include – scarring/adhesion and blockage of fallopian tubes; ectopic pregnancy, abscess in the fallopian tube; infection in uterus and ovaries.

Jock itch is a widespread fungal infection that affects the inner thighs, groins, buttocks, and genitals. It is also known as tinea cruris, or a dhobi itch and is a form of a ringworm infection. Although bothersome and annoying, jock itch is not a serious or critical condition. Jock itch is the result of a fungal infection. It is contagious, and it spreads from direct skin-to-skin contact from an infected person to a healthy one. It may also spread through contact with objects contaminated with fungal microorganisms. The objects mainly include contaminated towels, clothes, etc. Using public showers raises the chances of getting jock itch. The risk factors for contracting jock itch include increased sweating, obesity, low immunity and diabetes mellitus. Jock itch mainly affects males, but females can get it too.

Homeopathic medicines offer a safe and natural treatment for cases of jock itch. They help to heal the skin rash and relieve attending symptoms of itching, burning, pain. The symptoms will be seen to reduce gradually with the use of homeopathic medicines. Mainstream medicine mainly uses antifungal ointments or creams to treat jock itch. These may show immediate relief in symptoms and heal the rash but the results are short-lived. There is always a chance that the rash may recur as it only gets suppressed and not eradicated from the body completely. Homeopathic medicines assist with healing and clearing up the fungal infection and its associated symptoms along with treating it from the root to give a complete cure.

Homeopathic medicines in cases of jock itch work by boosting the self-healing mechanism of the body that will help to fight the fungal infection and eliminate it from the body. Homeopathic medicines do not suppress fungal infections in any way, thereby reducing chances of recurrence of infection. Homeopathy gives a gentle and permanent recovery.

The most suitable homeopathic medicine for jock itch/tinea cruris is selected based on the individual signs and symptoms of the person. The potency and dose are also selected individually for every case as per the age of the person and the duration and intensity of the problem. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine for jock itch after detailed case evaluation by a homeopathic doctor and avoid self-medication. It will yield excellent results.

The primary advantage of using homeopathic remedies for jock itch is that they are free from any side effects. These treat jock itch safely and naturally without any harsh reactions.

Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines for Jock Itch

Graphites, Sulphur, Silicea, Sepia and Tellurium are the top homeopathic medicines for jock itch.

1.Graphites – Top Grade Homeopathic Medicine for Jock Itch

Graphites is the most prominently indicated medicine for jock itch with rash in the groin and inner thigh. A glutinous, sticky discharge may be present in the affected area. The groin area may also be sensitive to touch. Warmth seems to worsen the complaint. Dry, rough skin and cracks may also be present in the groins.

When to use Graphites?

Graphites is an excellent choice of medicine for jock itch where rashes appear in the groin and thighs along with a sticky discharge. It also works well for dry, rough, cracked skin in the groin.

How to use Graphites?

Graphites is mainly used in 3X power once or twice a day.

2. Sulphur – For Jock Itch with Intense Itching and Burning

Sulphur is another effective homeopathic medicine for fungal infection of the skin.  It is useful when there is excessive itching and burning in the affected skin area. The itching is worse in the evening and at night. The heat of the bed may also worsen the condition. Sensitivity to washing and air is also present in a few cases. Suppression of jock itch with ointments in the past is another indication to begin treatment for jock itch with homeopathic medicine Sulphur.

When to use Sulphur?

Sulphur should be considered to manage itching and burning on the affected skin area in jock itch worsening mainly in the evening and at night.

How to use Sulphur?

This medicine can be used from low 30C potency to high potency like 200 C, 1M. The potency and repetition vary from case to case. To begin with, its 30C potency can be taken once a day only. Higher potencies should only be used after consulting a homeopathic doctor.

3. Silicea – For Jock Itch With Increased Sweating

Silicea is a wonderful remedy for skin fungus and is useful when excess sweating is present with the rash in a given case of jock itch. The sweat smells foul. Itching is present mainly during the daytime and evening. Sensitivity to cold weather may be markedly present. Apart from jock itch, Silicea also works well in cases of fungal infection of feet called athlete’s foot (tinea pedis).

When to use Silicea?

This medicine is highly suitable to manage jock itch with a tendency to excessive sweating with foul smell.

How to use Silicea?

It is usually recommended in 6X potency to be taken twice or thrice a day.

 4. Sepia – For Tinea Cruris with Isolated Ring-Shaped Spots on Skin

Sepia is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine for tinea cruris with isolated ring-shaped spots on the skin. Itching and scratching attend the lesions. However, scratching brings no relief. The affected skin area is also raw, rough, and hard.  Sepia is also one of the top grade homeopathic medicines for ringworm that appears every spring season.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia is of great use in cases of jock itch with isolated ring shaped lesions on skin that are quite itchy.

How to use Sepia?

It can be used once a day in 30C potency.

5. Tellurium – For Jock Itch with Intersecting Ring-Shaped Lesions

Tellurium offers effective treatment for jock itch. It is helpful when intersecting ring-shaped lesions cover a large area of the skin. Small vesicles may be present along with the ring-shaped patches. The affected skin may have an offensive odor. Dryness and heat in the affected skin area are also present. A stinging sensation in the rash may be prominently present.

When to use Tellurium?

This medicine should be selected for cases of jock itch with presence of multiple ring-shaped lesions joining together sometimes with little fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles) surrounding the patches.

How to use Tellurium?

It is recommended to take Tellurium 30C once a day.

Symptoms of Jock Itch

The primary symptom of jock itch is a rash in the groin area, inner thighs, buttocks, and genitals. Ring-shaped lesions may occur. The margin of the rash is very sharp. Small fluid-filled eruptions, i.e. blisters may be seen along the sharp margins. Itching and burning of varying intensity attend the rash. In a few sufferers, pain may be present in the affected skin area. Scales/flakes or cracks may sometimes be present on the affected skin area.

Sleep apnea refers to momentary pauses in the breathing (varying from seconds to minutes) during sleep. There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and mixed sleep apnea. Homeopathic medicines for sleep apnea help alleviate the symptoms as well as the body’s tendency to slow or pause breathing due to the condition. The top homeopathic medicines for sleep apnea include Lachesis, Ammonium Carb, and Lemna Minor.

Obstructive sleep apnea – OSA means interrupted breathing episodes arising from obstructed airways that hinder the flow of air into the lungs mainly due to relaxation of throat muscles during sleep. In central sleep apnea, there is no blockage of the airways, and it arises from a failure of the brain to signal the airway muscles. In mixed sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, as well as central sleep apnea both, appear together. Among these, the obstructive sleep apnea accounts for the majority of sleep apnea cases. Obstructive sleep apnea makes around 80% to 85% of diagnosed cases of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a very common but severe sleep disorder.

Homeopathic Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Some of the well indicated homeopathic medicines to treat obstructive sleep apnea are Lachesis, Ammonium Carb, Agraphis Nutans, Lemna Minor, Sanguinaria Nitricum, Grindelia Robusta, Opium, and Sambucus. The selection of medicines for OSA is made individually for every case keeping in view the symptom presentation as well as the reason behind it. Homeopathic medicines help in OSA by aiming to treat the cause behind it. The homeopathic medicines for OSA are very safe to use among people of all the age group and manage it in a highly safe, natural and efficient manner. The homeopathic medicines for obstructive sleep apnea should be taken only after evaluation by a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lachesis – Top Homeopathic Medicines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lachesis is a natural medicine for obstructive sleep apnea where a person wakes up frequently due to obstructed breathing. The person may need to sit up and needs to take a deep breath. Fear of going to sleep may also prevail among them. Such subjects also cannot tolerate anything tight around their neck like collars.

Ammonium Carb and Agraphis Nutans – To Manage OSA with Enlarged Adenoids or Tonsils

Both Ammonium Carb and Agraphis Nutans works well in cases of OSA that links with enlarged adenoids or enlarged tonsils. The indicating features to use Ammonium Carb are blocked nose at night, inability to breathe through the nose, waking with starting from sleep. Excessive sleepiness during the daytime is also well noted. The symptoms for using Agraphis Nutans are enlarged tonsils or enlarged adenoids with obstructive sleep apnea, obstruction of nose, tendency to take cold frequently. In addition to these symptoms, deafness or ear discharge may be present.

Lemna Minor and Sanguinaria Nitricum – For OSA with Nasal Polyps Complaint

For managing OSA, homeopathic medicines Lemna Minor and Sanguinaria Nitricum are highly suitable. Lemna Minor offers help in cases when the symptoms are OSA with stuffed nostrils from polyps, foul smell from the nose, thick yellow-white discharge from the nose and snoring.
Sanguinaria Nitricum is useful when symptoms include OSA with the dryness of nostrils, yellow-bloody mucus discharge from the nose, sneezing, burning in nostrils, desire for fresh air, and poor/restless sleep. Nasal turbinate hypertrophy may be present along with nasal polyps for using both these medicines.

Grindelia Robusta – For OSA in Asthmatic Individuals

Grindelia Robusta is a natural medicine for OSA in asthmatic patients where the person stops breathing while sleep and wakes with a start suddenly. There is a need to sit up to breathe as well as oppression felt in the chest with tough, tenacious white expectoration and wheezing.

Opium: For Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Snoring

Opium offers a natural treatment for obstructive sleep apnea when a person tends to snore deeply. The person faces spells of stopped breathing upon going to sleep and may also feel suffocated. Excessive drowsiness and sluggishness during the day may be there.

Sambucus – For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management in Children

Sambucus is an effective medicine for obstructive sleep apnea in children. The child needing Sambucus wakes up suddenly during sleep feeling suffocated. He sits up and gasps for breath. The episodes of pauses of breathing are repeated several times during sleep. Increased sweating also attends. Nose is dry and obstructed.

Managing Sleep Apnea

The key actions that can help manage obstructive sleep apnea include weight management, avoiding alcohol, quitting smoking, sleeping on sides instead of back, avoiding the use of sleeping pills or tranquilizers.

Causes and Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea

The primary reason for obstructive sleep apnea is an extreme relaxation of the nose or throat muscles during sleep. Obesity, thick/large neck are the major risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Enlarged adenoids and tonsils are yet another prominent factors linked with obstructive sleep apnea. Structural deformities of the nose like DNS – deviated nasal septum may also result in OSA. The rest important risk factors include smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, asthma, nose blockage from nasal polyps, nasal allergies, and sinus complaints. The chances of OSA are found to be higher in males as compared to females. A family history of OSA also predisposes a person to get the same condition. A person with age 40 yrs and older are more prone to develop OSA.

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include loud snoring, sudden waking from sleep with gasping/choking, restless sleep, intense sleepiness/drowsiness during the daytime, problems with concentration during the day. Other symptoms include high irritability, mood changes, morning headaches, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, decreased sex drive, excessive sweating, poor performance in daily activities like at workplace or school.

Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea may lead to various complications like sleepiness during the daytime, weakness/fatigue, many mental symptoms (like irritability, depression, mood changes), hypertension, arrhythmias, cardiac complaints, stroke, type 2 diabetes and more.

E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacteria that normally reside in the intestines and are harmless. There are only certain strains of E.coli that can lead to intestinal infection with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. One can contract an E. coli infection by drinking contaminated water or contaminated food (especially ground beef, undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, and raw vegetables.) Homeopathic medicines for E. Coli help manage symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fatigue. Arsenic Album, Aloe, and China are the top homeopathic remedies for E. Coli.

Homeopathic Treatment of E.coli infection

Homeopathic medicines can effectively treat an E.coli infection. Homeopathic medicines help the body to fight with the E.coli infection and get rid of it naturally. Homeopathic treatment for E. Coli varies in every individual case based on the symptoms. It should be noted that in cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken immediately.

Homeopathic Medicines for E.coli Infection

Arsenic Album – Top Homeopathic Medicine for E.coli Infection

Arsenic Album is a natural medicine for an E.coli infection that arises as a result of food poisoning. People needing this medicine have severe diarrhea where the stool is watery, copious and fetid. This is attended with cutting pain in the abdomen. While passing stool, the person may feel chilly, and there may be blood in the stool. Marked fatigue and loss of strength are present. The limbs feel cold, and nausea and diarrhea are also present. Consuming the smallest amount of food or drink lead to stool and vomiting.

Aloe – For Managing Diarrhea in E.coli Infection

Aloe is a natural remedy prepared from the gum of a plant called Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. Aloe is a very effective medicine for managing diarrhea in E.coli infection. The stool is thin, watery, yellow and hot. There is a feeling of fullness in the rectum with a continued urge to pass stool. The urgency to pass stool is also marked. There is also the release of excessive flatus after passing stool. Burning at the anus along with rumbling and cramping in the abdomen during stool are also present.

China – For Diarrhea with Marked Fatigue

China is an effective medicine prepared from the dried bark of the Cinchona Officinalis plant, of the natural order Rubiaceae. It works very effectively in cases of diarrhea where there is marked fatigue due to an E.coli infection. The stool is loose, very copious, frothy with extreme debility due to loss of body fluids. The stool may be yellow or brown. It smells foul and putrid. The person may experience colic before and after every stool.

Veratrum Album – For Copious Watery Stool and Vomiting in E.coli Infection

Veratrum Album offers a natural cure for E. Coli infection prepared from the rootstocks of a plant named White Hellebore (natural order Melanthaceae.) Veratrum Album is highly considered for treating copious watery stool and vomiting where the stool is watery, copious, gushing, and may be mixed with flakes. Pinching colic is felt in the abdomen during stool. Exhaustion and fainting may arise along with copious vomiting. Cold sweat on the forehead and chilliness are marked with the above symptoms.

Croton Tig – To manage diarrhea with sudden, gushing stool in E.coli infection

Croton Tig is a natural homeopathic medicine to manage diarrhea with sudden, gushing stool in an E.coli infection. The stool is watery and passes out of the rectum in one single gush. The stool may be yellow or green and mixed with whitish flakes. Colic tends to precede the stool. Drinking and eating anything leads to a stool. The person may sweat or faint after passing stool. In some cases, there may be vomiting at the same time as the stool.

Podophyllum – For Greenish, Foul Loose Stool in E.coli infection

Podophyllum is a natural homeopathic remedy prepared from a plant Podophyllum Peltatum or May Apply of the order Berberidaceae. Podophyllum is well indicated for green, foul-smelling loose stool in cases of E.coli infection. The stool is painless, profuse and gushing. Fetid flatus passes with the stool. Before stool, nausea is experienced, while during the passage of stool, heat and pain at anus are felt. Exhaustion arises after passing stool.

Merc Sol – To Treat Diarrhea in E.coli Infection

Merc Sol offers a natural treatment for diarrhea in E. Coli infections where the stool is watery, greenish, and frothy with blood. It smells sour. Pinching and cutting colic in the abdomen is felt before and during stool. The person may feel chilly with marked tenesmus. There is an urgent desire to pass stool. Fever and loss of appetite accompany above symptoms.

Colocynthis – For E.coli Infection with Marked Abdominal Cramps

Homeopathic medicine Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant called Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple (of the natural order Cucurbitaceae.) Colocynthis remains useful for E.coli infection with marked abdominal cramps. In some cases cutting, tearing, pinching pain in the abdomen is felt. The pain in the abdomen is followed by copious stool which is watery, green, yellowish, slimy and may be streaked with blood. Passing stool gives momentary relief in the abdominal pain. Pressure and bending double also help to relieve the abdominal pain. The abdomen in such cases is usually distended, and a rumbling and croaking are felt in the bowels.

Ipecac – For E.coli Infection with Nausea and Vomiting

Ipecac is an effective homeopathic medicine prepared from the dried root of a plant Cephaelis Ipecacuanha of the natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent homeopathic medicine for E.coli infection with persistent nausea and vomiting. Vomiting is copious and comprises of ingesta, or white glairy matter, yellow or green mucus or watery fluids. Soon after vomiting, the desire to vomit is renewed. There is an excessive accumulation of saliva in the mouth. The tongue is clean.

Along with these symptoms, there is diarrhea that appears with colic, and distended abdomen. The stool is watery and often tinged with blood. Cutting pains in the belly are also marked.

Zingiber – For GIT Infections with Diarrhea due to Contaminated Water

Zingiber is prominent homeopathic medicine for GIT infections with diarrhea that is contracted by drinking contaminated or impure water. Thin stool appears with much flatus and may contain brown mucus. Cutting pain in the bowels appears with stool. Burning and itching also arise at the anus.

Carbo Veg – For Excessive gas and diarrhea in E.coli infection

Carbo Veg is considered in cases of E.coli infection with excessive gas in abdomen and diarrhea. Thew flatus is offensive and there is an ineffectual urge to pass stool. The stool is watery, light colored and very fetid. There may be blood in the stool. Sometimes the stool is passed involuntarily and burning is felt in the anus after passing stool.

Symptoms of E.coli Infection

The symptoms of E.coli infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, gas, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and fever. In severe cases, bloody stool, bloody urine, and dehydration may develop. A life-threatening complication can arise in some cases of E.coli infection, a condition known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Amoebiasis is a disease caused by a parasite Entamoeba histolytica. The trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica invade the large intestine and cause inflammation and flask-shaped ulcers leading to symptoms of diarrhea or dysentery. The infection may enter the bloodstream from the gut and then spread to other organs like the liver, lungs, heart, brain, and kidneys. Amoebiasis is common in developing countries where sanitation facilities are poor and inadequate. Homeopathic medicines treat amoebiasis by boosting the immune mechanism of the body. Aloe Socotrina, Merc Sol, Colchicum Autumnale, Colocynthis, Ipecacuanha, and Nux Vomica are the top homeopathic medicines for amoebiasis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Amoebiasis

Homeopathic medicines treat amoebiasis very effectively. The selection of the homeopathic medicine that will suit a given case of amoebiasis requires a thorough analysis and evaluation in details. Homeopathic medicines treat intestinal amoebiasis and also provide relief from symptoms of diarrhea and dysentery. However, it should be noted that in cases of amoebiasis where complications like a liver or brain abscess are present, conventional medical treatment is essential. One must take homeopathic medicines for treating amoebiasis only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoids self-prescription.

Homeopathic Medicines for Amoebiasis

Aloe Socotrina – For Amoebiasis when there is Mucus in Stool

Aloe Socotrina offers a natural treatment for amoebiasis when there is excessive mucus in the stool. The stool is loose, watery and contains excessive mucus. There is a constant bearing down sensation in the stool. The urgency to pass stool is marked, particularly after eating or drinking anything. There is a release of excessive flatus following the evacuation of stool. Sometimes, there is an involuntary passage of stool. A burning sensation in the rectum and anus is also present in most cases.

Merc Sol – For Amoebiasis when Stool has Blood and Mucus (Dysentery)

Merc Sol is a natural remedy for amoebiasis when stool contains excessive blood and mucus. The stool is watery, greenish and sour smelling. There is a cutting or colicky pain in the abdomen along with dysentery. Extreme weakness attends the gastric symptoms. The person may also feel chilly. In most cases, the symptoms get worse during the evenings.

Colchicum Autumnale – For Amoebiasis when White Particles Pass in Stool

Colchicum Autumnale is an effective homeopathic medicine for amoebiasis when stool contains excessive white shred-like particles. The stool is green or yellow and smells sour. An ineffectual pressing in the rectum, abdominal distension, fatigue and coldness of the body are present. In some cases, there may be tearing and burning pain at the anus.

Colocynthis – For Intense Abdominal Cramps in Amoebiasis

Colocynthis is an effective homeopathic medicine for amoebiasis when a person has severe abdominal cramps. The cramps are slightly better by bending double or by hard pressure on the abdomen. Taking a slight drink or food worsens the cramping pain. Apart from cramps, there may be colicky or cutting pains in the abdomen. The stool is yellowish greenish, frothy with blood streaks.

Ipecacuanha – For Amoebiasis with Constant Nausea

Ipecacuanha is a natural homeopathic remedy for amoebiasis when there is s persistent nausea along with other gastric symptoms. The stool passed by the patient contains lumps of mucus, blood and has a very rotten smell. Abdominal pain is marked around the navel and may be drawing, cutting, or cramping in nature.

Nux Vomica – For Amoebiasis with Marked Tenesmus

Nux Vomica offers a natural cure for amoebiasis when a person has a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool (tenesmus). Upon going to the toilet, only a little bit of stool passes. Streaks of blood may be present in the stool. The urge for stool is quickly renewed, and there is an unsatisfactory feeling constantly present. A person may also have abdominal pain that gets temporarily better by passing stool. There is often a sharp pain in the rectum after passing stool.

Preventing Amoebiasis

Certain measures can be taken to avoid amoebiasis completely. Washing hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before consuming any food, drinking boiled/adequately filtered water, avoiding raw fruits and vegetables that are not clean, soaking uncooked vegetables in vinegar for 10-15 minutes before cooking, and cleaning the toilets effectively with disinfectants, at regular intervals.

Causes of Amoebiasis

The primary cause of amoebiasis is a parasite called Entamoeba Histolytica. Amoebiasis transmits through the fecal-oral route. A person gets amoebiasis infection by ingesting food or water that contains traces of Entamoeba histolytica. A person may also get infected by accidentally putting any such object in the mouth that has the fecal matter of a person infected with Entamoeba histolytica.

Symptoms of Amoebiasis

A person with amoebiasis may remain asymptomatic or have mild, moderate or severe symptoms. The symptoms include loose stool (diarrhea), dysentery (loose stool with blood and mucus), abdomen pain and fever. The infection can spread from intestines and invade other organs like the liver, lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain.

Complications from Amoebiasis

The various complications that occur in a case of amoebiasis include toxic megacolon, necrotizing colitis, intestinal perforation, liver abscess, brain abscess, and anemia.

Vaginitis or vaginal infection refers to an inflammation of the vagina. Symptoms like vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, vaginal odor, and pain result in vaginitis. Infectious or non-infectious agents can cause vaginitis. These infections mainly arise from bacteria, yeast (mainly candida albicans) and parasite (usually trichomonas vaginalis which is a sexually transmitted infection). Other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) that can lead to vaginitis are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Non-infectious vaginitis may result from chemical irritation or allergy from the use of sanitary products, vaginal sprays, douches, perfumed soaps, etc. Some risk factors for vaginitis include hormonal changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause or from taking birth control pills, having unprotected sex with a partner who might be having an STI, the use of IUD (intrauterine device), use of a vaginal spray, douches and uncontrolled diabetes.

Homeopathy offers safe, natural, effective treatment for cases of vaginitis. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s self-healing mechanism to fight infection and aid safe recovery. Homeopathic medicines reduce the inflammation of vagina and help resolve symptoms like abnormal vaginal discharge, itching and burning in the vagina, pain during intercourse and painful urination. In modern system of medicine antibiotics, antifungal medicines are given according to the cause that may lead to side effects with long-term use. While homeopathy offers natural recovery from vaginitis without any side effects.

Homeopathy offers complete cure in cases of vaginitis as it treats the root cause behind it. Homeopathy helps here to eradicate the infection from the body by boosting self-healing capacity of the body. Both acute as well as chronic cases of vaginitis respond exceedingly well to natural homeopathic treatment. The acute cases get resolved quickly while chronic ones take a little more time and get cured gradually. With regular course of homeopathic treatment, the chances of recurrence of vaginitis is also minimized.

Homeopathic medicines for vaginitis are selected after taking into account the nature of vaginal discharge and the attending symptoms in every individual case. After this, the potency and dosage of medicine is finalized for each case separately. Hence, it is advised to avoid self-medication and consult a homeopathic physician for correct prescription and dosage. This will yield best results.

Homeopathic medicines for vaginitis are natural and do not contain any chemicals or toxins, hence, are completely safe to use. These do not cause any sort of side effects and ensure natural recovery.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Vaginitis

Pulsatilla, Kreosote, Alumina, Natrum Mur, Sepia, Natrum Phos and Merc Sol are the top homeopathic medicines for vaginitis.

1. Pulsatilla – For Vaginitis With Thick Vaginal Discharge

Pulsatilla is a natural homeopathic medicine helpful for vaginitis when vaginal discharge is thick like cream. It is white (like milk) and gets worse on lying down. A burning sensation may be felt in the vagina along with backache.

When to use Pulsatilla?

This medicine proves effective for vaginitis with thick vaginal discharge.

How to use Pulsatilla?

Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency twice or thrice a day.

2. Kreosote – For Itching In Vagina

Kreosote is a wonderful medicine for itching in the vagina in cases of vaginitis. The itching is quite intense and violent. There may be soreness and burning in the vagina after scratching. The genitals are swollen too. The vaginal discharge may be white or yellow and smell putrid. Standing and walking worsens the discharge. Weakness may appear along with the discharge. There is a frequent urge to urinate.

When to use Kreosote?

Kreosote is an excellent choice of medicine to manage vaginal itching in vaginitis cases.

How to use Kreosote?

Kreosote 30C can be taken one to two times a day.

3. Alumina – For Vaginitis With Burning in Vagina

Alumina offers great help to manage burning in the vagina due to vaginitis. The vaginal discharge may get worse during the daytime and may be transparent or light yellow. It is also highly acrid, corrosive, and excoriating. Cold washing tends to relieve the symptoms. In some cases, stitching and throbbing pain in the vagina is also felt.

When to use Alumina?

Alumina is a useful medicine for vaginitis with marked burning in the vagina along with discharge.

How to use Alumina?

It is advised to use Alumina once a day in 30C potency.

4. Natrum Mur – For Vaginitis with White Vaginal Discharge

Natrum Mur works well for vaginitis cases with white vaginal discharge. The discharge is thick and profuse and tends to get worse at night. It tends to be acrid and is attended with itching and a smarting pain in the genitals. General weakness may also be present.

When to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine is beneficial to manage white-colored vaginal discharge.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur gives best results in 6X potency that can be taken twice or thrice a day.

5. Sepia – For Vaginitis With Vaginal Discharge And Painful Coition

Sepia is a well-indicated remedy for vaginitis with vaginal discharge and painful coition. In cases where Sepia works effectively, the vaginal discharge is clear, watery or yellowish-greenish. It may also be blood-stained. It gets worse after urinating. The discharge is excoriating with severe vaginal itching and burning pain. It may also have a fetid odor. Along with the above features, there is an increased frequency of urination.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia should be opted for cases of vaginitis to manage complaints of painful coition and clear or yellow-green vaginal discharge.

How to use Sepia?

Its use is mostly preferred in 30C potency once a day.

6. Natrum Phos – For Sour-Smelling Vaginal Discharge in Vaginitis

Natrum Phos is indicated for sour-smelling vaginal discharge in cases of vaginitis. The discharge from the vagina may be creamy or watery, and often honey-colored.  It is often acidic.

When to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos is a suitable medicine for cases of vaginitis with sour-smelling vaginal discharge.

How to use Natrum Phos?

This medicine can be used in 6X potency two to three times a day.

7. Merc Sol – For Yellowish or Greenish Vaginal Discharge in Vaginitis

Merc Sol is a homeopathic medicine used to treat vaginitis with yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge. The problem may aggravate during night. The discharge may be blood-stained, corrosive and itchy, leading to scratching. Scratching is often followed by burning. A smarting sensation in genitals is also present. The genitals may also be swollen. Pain, itching, and burning during urination in the genitals upon contact with urine is also present.

When to use Merc Sol?

Use of Merc Sol is suggested to manage yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge in cases of vaginitis.

How to use Merc Sol?

It proves to be the most effective in 30C power that can be taken once or twice a day.

Symptoms of Vaginitis

The symptoms of vaginitis include abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, and burning in the vagina, pain during intercourse or urination, and slight bleeding from the vagina. The type of discharge varies as per the reason. The discharge from the vagina in cases of vaginitis may be white, grey, yellow-green, thick like cottage cheese, and foul or fish-like in odor.

 

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an inflammatory condition affecting the mucous membranes inside the mouth (inner surface of the cheeks, tongue, gums inner surface of lips, and palate). This condition leads to the development of white, lacy-patterned lesions or sores in the mouth. Oral lichen planus is an auto-immune disease. The T-cells of the immune system get activated and attack the lining of the mouth, resulting in inflammation and lesions. Some trigger factors linked with oral lichen planus include hepatitis C virus infection, some medicines (like those used for high blood pressure and diabetes), mouth injury, and allergic reaction to dental materials like dental fillings. Oral lichen planus may be genetic.

Homeopathy is a renowned system of medicine that offers great treatment for oral lichen planus cases. There are excellent medicines in homeopathy to treat cases of oral lichen planus. Homeopathic medicines for oral lichen planus help heal the lesions and sores and also treat the attending symptoms like pain, burning sensation, and bleeding from the lesions. It aims to provide cure rather than just providing symptomatic relief.

Homeopathy targets the root cause in cases of oral lichen planus to provide excellent results. It works by moderating the overactive immune system to prevent the further progress of the complaint and heal the present lesions. The modern system of medicine uses steroids and other immune-suppressants to treat this condition. It results in temporary relief and may also lead to many side effects. Homeopathic medicines never cause suppression of oral lichen planus, rather they bring complete recovery without any adverse effects. However, the results may vary from case to case depending on the severity and chronicity of the complaint.

Various homeopathic medicines are indicated to treat cases of oral lichen planus. Medicines for a particular individual are selected from among these as per the prominent features presented by the sufferer. Case study is done by a homeopathic physician to note down all the symptoms in detail. Then the case is analysed and finally the medicine is prescribed that will suit best in a given case of oral lichen planus. A well-selected medicine is capable of aiding  excellent recovery.

Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin devoid of any toxic ingredient ensuring safe and natural recovery in cases of oral lichen planus.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Oral Lichen Planus

The prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for treating oral lichen planus are Merc Sol, Plantago, Borax, Natrum Mur, Nitric Acid, Phosphorus and Kreosote.

1. Merc Sol – Top Homeopathic Medicine For Oral Lichen Planus

Merc Sol works very effectively in cases of oral lichen planus where there are red and inflamed patches on the mucous membrane of the mouth. Multiple sores appear in the mouth along with lesions inside the cheeks, tongue and the gums. The sores may be painful and have a burning sensation. The mouth and gums are inflamed with sores that tend to bleed. The tongue is thickly coated along with a characteristic symptom of excessive saliva in the mouth. A bad, offensive, fetid odor from the mouth is present in a majority of the cases. A metallic, coppery taste in the mouth is present along with the above symptoms.

When to use Merc Sol?

This medicine is highly recommended for managing oral lichen planus with red, inflamed spots in the mouth along with painful sores, excessive saliva and a bad breath.

How to use Merc Sol?

Its use is preferred in 30C power that can be taken once or twice a day as per the intensity of the problem.

2. Plantago – For Sores In Mouth And Bleeding Gums

Plantago is a natural homeopathic medicine that works well in cases where there are sores in the mouth and bleeding from the gums attended with a putrid smell from the mouth. The tongue is also coated white. In my clinical practice, Plantago has proved to be highly effective in many of my patients suffering from oral lichen planus.

When to use Plantago?

This medicine is preferred in oral lichen planus cases with sores in mouth and bleeding from gums along with white coated tongue.

How to use Plantago?

Plantago 30C can be used one to two times in a day.

3. Borax – For Oral Lichen Planus With Painful Sores In Mouth

Borax is the next very useful homeopathic remedy for oral lichen planus cases. Its use is considered in cases where there are painful, tender sores in the mouth. Generally, the sores appear on the tongue and inner surface of the cheeks. The sores (especially on the tongue) may hurt due to the movement of the tongue as well as spicy food. The sores on the inner surface of the cheek and tongue also tend to bleed. A heated sensation and a bitter taste in the mouth is predominantly present in the mouth along with lesions. Borax is also a well-indicated homeopathic remedy for oral lichen planus attended with fungal infections of the mouth.

When to use Borax?

This medicine is well-indicated in oral lichen planus to manage very painful, tender sores on the tongue and inner surface of cheeks that may even bleed.

How to use Borax?

Both the lower and higher potencies of Borax have proved to be efficacious with excellent results. Initially, it can be taken one or two times a day in 30C potency.

 4. Natrum Mur – For Oral Lichen Planus With Burning Sensation

Natrum Mur is an effective homeopathic remedy for oral lichen planus lesions attended with a marked burning sensation. The sores appear on the tongue, inside the cheeks, and on the gums. The burning sensation in the sores gets worse when food or drink comes in contact with the sore. The speech also becomes difficult due to the burning pains in the sores. The sores are also very sensitive.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is suggested for cases of oral lichen planus when there is prominent burning sensation in the sores that may appear on tongue, gums or inside the cheeks.

How to use Natrum Mur?

It is available in various potencies but the most commonly used is 6X potency. Natrum Mur 6X can be taken three to four times a day as per the intensity of the problem.

 5. Nitric Acid – For Stinging Pain In Sores In Oral Lichen Planus

Nitric Acid is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for managing stinging pain in the sores of oral lichen planus. In some cases, pricking and splinter-like pains are present. The sores are present inside the cheeks, the inner side of the lips and the edges of the tongue. The sores are deep and have a swollen surface. The tongue may be coated white or yellow coated. A foul odor emanates from the mouth.

When to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be considered for oral lichen planus when there is intense stinging or splinter-like pain in the sores in the mouth along with white or yellow coated tongue.

How to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be used in 30C potency once a day.

 6. Phosphorus – For Oral Lichen Planus With Bleeding From Sores

Phosphorus is another well-indicated medicine for oral lichen planus. In cases requiring phosphorus, the sores appear on the inner surface of the cheek, tongue, gums and the palate (roof of the mouth). These sores tend to bleed easily. Increase in watery saliva is well noted with bleeding lesions. The saliva may have a salty or sweet taste.

When to use Phosphorus?

This medicine is of great use in oral lichen planus cases when the sores in mouth have a tendency to bleed often.

How to use Phosphorus?

It is most frequently used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once a day.

7. Kreosote – For Oral Lichen Planus With Sores And Inflammation Of Gums

Homeopathic medicine Kreosote offers the best help for oral lichen planus in cases where there are sores and inflammation on the gums. Those affected may have bluish red, ulcerated, inflamed gums that tend to bleed easily. A putrid odor from the mouth is also released in most cases.

When to use Kreosote?

It is an ideal medicine for oral lichen planus with sores in mouth and bluish, red ulcerated inflamed gums.

How to use Kreosote?

This medicine may be taken one to two times a day in 30C power.

Signs and Symptoms of Oral Lichen Planus

The lesions in oral lichen planus appear in the form of white, lacy, thread-like patches/as red, swollen, painful patches, or as sores in the mouth. The lesions may appear on the inner surface of cheeks, tongue, inner surface of lips, gums, and palate. The sores may be painful, have a burning sensation, and bleed. Eating, drinking, speaand king worsens the pain mostly. The sores may be sensitive to hot and spicy food. Some complications of lichen planus include intense pain in lesions, stress, scarring of lesions, fungal infection in the mouth, and weight loss when the person avoids eating because it causes pain in sores and increases the risk of mouth cancer.