Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Homeopathy Science Based Medicine Healing Wounds #2 “A Law speaks of a recurrent pattern that exists in Nature.” Presentation provided by Debby Bruck, founder Homeopathy World Community 1

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Calendula and Hypericum Calendula, if the wound is lacerated, if it is a deep gash, whose sides can be but imperfectly united ; if moving causes pain, even after the wound is dressed; if the skin or flesh has come off in pieces; if the wound looks torn and jagged; it answers for the worst kind of pains when Hypericum is ineffectual. 2

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Staphysagria Staphysagria, if the wounds are clean, deep cuts in the flesh made by a sharp knife, or glass, or consequent upon surgical operations. 3

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Hypericum Hypericum is suitable for all wounds either from a thrust, a cut, bruise or tearing asunder; if the pain is unusually violent and particularly if it lasts long and is similar to a violent toothache, extending far around the wound and up through the limb. 4 Hypericum perforatum, also known as St John's wort, is a flowering plant species of the genus Hypericum and a medicinal herb that is sold over-the- counter as a treatment for depression.

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation A Spasm - A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement. The same is indicated when children have spasm after every slight injury. 5

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Arnica, Calendula, Staphisagria If bones have been injured at the same time, do not forget the remedies recommended before. In these cases, Arnica, Calendula and Staphisagria should be administered externally in the following way: 6

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Administration —Take a few drops of the tincture, dilute it in ten times the quantity of water, and with the moisten small pieces of rags and place them on the wound. To persons who have a morbid skin, which is irritated by the slightest injury and suppurates, give Chamomilla; and should it do no good, Hepar. 7

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Keep Trying Sometimes it is necessary to give Silicea. 8 Silicea or Silica - Felons, abscesses, boils, old fistulous ulcers. Delicate, pale, waxy. Cracks at end of fingers. Painless swelling of glands. Rose-colored blotches. Scars suddenly become painful. Pus offensive. Promotes expulsion of foreign bodies from tissues. Every little injury suppurates. Long lasting suppuration and fistulous tracts. Dry finger tips. Eruptions itch only in daytime and evening. Crippled nails. Indurated tumors. Abscesses of joints. After impure vaccination. Bursa. Lepra, nodes, and coppery spots. Keloid growths.

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Tetanus, Lock-jaw When convulsive symptoms appear after an injury, and lock-jaw is to be apprehended, it is always best to send at once for a physician. 9 Tetanus is infection of the nervous system with the potentially deadly bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani). An early sign of tetanus, in which the jaw is locked closed because of a tonic spasm of the muscles of mastication. Also called trismus.

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation But, if in this emergency none can be obtained, endeavor to render assistance as you may be able. If a patient who has been wounded, complains of pains in the bowels, without any other cause, lock-jaw is to be feared. 10

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Tetanus is a life-threatening but preventable disease caused by the toxin of Clostridium tetani, a ubiquitous, spore-forming, gram-positive bacillus found in high concentrations in soil and animal excrement. Reported tetanus cases have declined >95%, and deaths from tetanus have declined >99% in the US since A 2001—2008 Report found that 233 tetanus cases were reported during ; among the 197 cases with known outcomes, the case- fatality rate was 13.2%. 11

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Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Staphysagria, Colocynthis Staphisagria or Colocynthis, given according to the symptoms, may prevent it. If the patient complains of much pain in the neck, or of excessive stiffness in the neck and back, especially if this is preceded by a good deal of stretching of all the limbs; 13

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Ignatia if he complains of cramp, or pain resembling cramp, in the joints of the jaw or in the cheeks near the ears; if he feels a constant inclination to yawn, and yet is unable to open his mouth sufficiently; if he is fretful, irritable, and difficult to please, give Ignatia until there is improvement. 14

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Mercurius, Belladonna But if, after several doses have been taken, he grows worse, if lock-jaw takes place, if his back is stiff and rigid, give Mercurius; if this fails, Belladonna, especially if his face is red; Aconite if it grows pale and red alternately. 15

Copyright HWC 2014 May be reproduced with proper citation Bryonia, Veratrum, Secale In some cases, where the sufferer becomes very cold, Bryonia or Veratrum may be effectual; if warmth makes him worse, Secale. 16 Secale Cornutum: One of the earliest reported uses of bioterrorism. Assyrians poison enemy wells with rye ergot, a fungus that causes convulsions if ingested