Know Your Remedies: Drosera Rotundifolia (Dros.)

Drosera rotundifolia is a carnivorous plant that, when potentised, is a significant remedy for types of coughs, breathlessness, and bone or 'growing' pains.

Know Your Remedies: Cantharis Vesicatoria (Canth.)

The Cantharis remedy comes from a beetle which contains cantharidin, a toxic blistering agent. Interestingly, it also treats blisters with intense cutting or burning pains.

Study: Lives of cancer patients extended with homeopathic treatment

Research conducted at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria) showed that the lives of cancer patients are extended when homeopathic care is added to their treatment regimes.

Know Your Remedy: Calendula Officinalis (Calen.)

Calendula is best known for its ability to soothe sunburnt or chafed skin, control infection, and stimulate healing in wounds and lacerations. And that's not all...

Know Your Remedy: Ipecacuanha (Ip)

In past times, Ipecac was used to cause vomiting after poisoning. Homeopathically it now treats vomiting accompanied by pain, bleeding, asthma or bronchitis.

Know Your Remedies: Magnesium Carbonicum (Mag-c.)

Mag-c. is a remedy for digestive problems, failure to thrive, and an oversensitive nervous system. Fatigue and weakness are common symptoms.

Know Your Remedies: Euphrasia Officinalis (Euphr.)

Euphrasia is an important hay fever and allergy remedy. It also treats the common cold when the symptoms match.

Know Your Remedies: Calcarea Carbonica (Calc.)

Those needing Calc-carb are usually responsible, dependable people who are prone to feeling overwhelmed. They may gain weight easily, have poor stamina and crave sweets and eggs.

Know Your Remedies: Urtica Urens (Urt-u.)

Urtica is an important remedy for skin complaints such as hives and burns. It’s also a useful in types of gout, rheumatism, malaria, shellfish allergy, and agalactorrhea.