Know Your Remedies: Camphora Officinale (Camph.)

Camphora (Camph.)is an important remedy for sensations of coldness - in general or in spots - and types of collapse as may occur in sunstroke, fainting, dysentery or cholera for which it is still used with success in some countries today.

Black berries of Phytolacca Americana (Pokeweed)

Know Your Remedies: Phytolacca Decandra (Phyt.)

Affected glands are hot, inflamed, and swollen, while shooting pains occur in ligaments and connective tissue.

Know Your Remedies: Sabal Serrulata (Sabal.)

Sabal is a significant remedy for enlarged prostates and ovaries. Pains are sharp, stinging and come and go quickly.

Nutmeg as the homeopathic remedy, Nux Moschata (Nux-m.)

Know Your Remedies: Nux Moschata (Nux-m.)

Who would have thought that common nutmeg could treat symptoms such as confusion and sleepiness?

Know Your Remedies: Eupatorium Perfoliatum (Eup-per.)

Intense bone pain - "as if they are broken" - is a frequent flu-related symptom. The person will be restless but without relief.

Know Your Remedies: Sulphur (Sulph.)

Sulphur types are typically warm-blooded, lack attention to appearance and have a 'ragged philosopher' reputation.

Know Your Remedies: Graphites (Graph.)

Graphites is a remedy for anxiety and types of skin complaints. Those needing it are often chilly, prone to obesity, and dislike sweet things - especially with meat. Sound familiar?

Know Your Remedies: Hamamelis Virginiana (Ham.)

Hamamelis virginiana is a useful remedy for fragile veins, venous congestion, and bleeding. Veins are enlarged and feel bruised or sore, especially when touched or pressed.

Know Your Remedies: Spongia Tosta (Spong.)

Spongia tosta (Spong.) is a remedy for dry mucous membranes (mouth, nose, throat, and larynx), coughs, swollen glands, and types of respiratory and cardiac (heart) symptoms.