14/11/2016
As a hoof care provider and Holistic therapy activist, I am often asked by clients about treatment options for a variety of issues.
Here is a reasonably affordable Homeopathic first aid Kit that I recommend all horse owners have available to them.
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE CHEST
FOR HORSES
Homeopathy works with the theory of like cures like. The remedy that is chosen is the one with with the most matching symptoms.
HOMEOPATHY IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR VETERINARY CARE! It is a complimentary tool. The more symptoms and modalities that you can pinpoint, the better chances of choosing the right remedy. Sometimes combinations are used. a modality is an example of things that make the symptoms better or worse and are a strong indicator of the correct remedy.
Homeopathic remedies work by inspiring the body to respond to what ever is necessary to heal the issue.
The remedies themselves are sensitive and there are specific protocols to their use.
Store them in a cool dry place; not in the refrigerator. Don’t store them near electronics or batteries etc.
If you pour out too many pellets, don’t pour them back as the remedies can be easily contaminated.
More is not better.
Don’t touch the remedy that is intended for another. If you touch it, it become your remedy.
Once you see a change, stop the remedy and allow the body to take over.
INFLAMMATION
Arnica, 30c, 1M.
For superficial inflammation resulting from injury
Dose, two doses, two hours apart for the initial injury. Then twice daily if necessary.
Arnica is used primarily for injuries or blows where the skin is unbroken; bruising injuries.
Silicea, 200c.
For chronic inflammation and it will help to reabsorb fibrous tissue.
Dose, Once daily for seven days.
Silicea is an often used remedy which has a beneficial effect for skin issues and inflammation where there is a lack of reaction and the patient is yielding and sensitive. It is helpful in respiratory inflammation, poor hoof growth and general weakness. Symptoms are worse in cold, draughts and improved by warmth and wrapping the affected parts.
Hepar Sulphuris, 200c
In neglected cases where pus has appeared.
Dose, Morning and night for four days.
Hepar Sulph. it indicated in cases where the inflammation has produced pus and is extremely sensitive to touch. It has a wide range of action on inflammation of the respiratory system, alimentary tracts, skin and lymphatic system.
ABSCESSES
Hepar Sulphuris, 30c
Acute abscess where area is sensitive to touch, green gray, pus, foul
Dose, Two times every hour for four hours.
Mercurious Corrosius, 200c
Abscess with blood streaked greenish pus, necrotic ulcers that remain after
abscess has ruptured
Dose, Three times daily for three days
Myristica Sebifera 200c
Use this to hasten the duration. Use if Hepar Sulph. and Silicea are not effective.
Dose, Three times daily for three to five days.
Myristica Sevifera is considered the homeopathic knife. It has great antiseptic powers. It hastens supperation and shortens its duration and is used in traumatic infections.
Silicea, 200c
Slow or non-resolving abscesses, pus thin and creamy, mildly painful or no pain at all.
Dose, three times a day for three days.
HOOF GROWTH
Silicea, 200c
Promotes growth and hardening of new wall growth.
Dose, once daily for five days.
Calcaria Florica, 30c
this is a good tissue remedy that will also promote healthy growth.
Dose, twice weekly for eight weeks.
Calcaria Florica is a wonderful frequent remedy for bones. Looseness of joints and ligaments are an indicator. Usually cold is preferred and patient is better with motion. Sometimes the opposite is the case.
COLIC
Aconitum Napellus, 6c
This is for the first stages.
Dose, one dose every hour for four hours.
Aconitum is the first remedy to use in ALL feverish conditions with sudden onset of symptoms. t is best used within the first six hours of appearance of symptoms.
Colocynth, 1M
Spasmodic colic with severe pain from eating green food with watery discharge and
gas
Dose, Every four hours for four doses
Colocynthis is one of the main remedies for colic. Symptoms appear quickly. The back arches to compress the belly. Pain is worse before passing a stool which is watery and frothy. Pressure on the belly brings relief.
Nux Vomica, 6c
Use this for eating indigestible food or over eating, grain overload, impaction
Dose, every two hours for four hours
Nux is one of the best digestion remedies. The patient will lie on his side looking at his flank with an uneasy expression. Symptoms are worse in the morning, in dry weather and after food. Nux can also be used for gastric ulcers and constipation..
Belladonna, 1M
If there is a full, bounding pulse, dilated pupils, sweating and excitability. Skin is hot and
smooth. digital Pulse related to colic.
Dose, every two hours for four doses.
Belladonna has a profound action on every part of the central nervous system. The effect on the skin, glands and vascular system is one of intensity. One of the main guiding symptoms is a full bounding pulse. Symptoms are worse with jarring motion, light, noise and heat.
ARTHRITIS
Rhus Toxidendron, 30c
Used for non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease and is indicated when pain is relieved after
movement. It can also be used for inflammatory DJD when when there is improvement with
motion.
Dose, once daily for one week
Belladona, 200c
Joints are hot and swollen without excess joint fluid. Patient is often excited.
Dose, every two hours for four doses
Bryonia, 30c
This is indicated when the patient is worse from movement and pressure over the areal brings
relief
Dose, night and morning for four days
LAMINITIS
Aconitum Napellus, 30c
The first remedy, given as soon as symptoms are seen
Dose, every thirty minutes for six doses
Belladonna, 1M
Throbbing digital pulse. Can be give along with Aconite
Dose, every thirty minutes for six doses
Nux Vomica, 1M
Systemic congestion, other symptoms such as allergies, nasal discharge and sneezing
Dose, three times daily for five days
