Homeopathy for first aid : Burns and scalds.

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[This is actually from a site that ought not to be accessed except by paid members. Therefore kindly circulate with caution. You may circulate to close friends but not to any other groups - Jagannath] > THE HOMOEOPATHIC FIRST RESPONDER>> * Back to Homoeopathic First Responder *>>> BURNS AND SCALDS>>> Burns are caused by heat, friction, or chemicals whereas scalds are> caused by hot liquids. If burns are extensive there is a danger> of shock as> well as infection. Any burn that is bigger than the palm of the hand needs> medical attention. Call the emergency services immediately. Do you best to> remove the injured person from the source of the burn or fire without> hurting yourself. If a person is on fire push them to the ground and> smother the fire with a heavy fabric. A first degree burn affects> the outer> layer of

skin and causes heat, redness and pain. A second degree burn> causes damage to the dermis layers below the skin and results in> blistering. A third degree burn destroy both the upper and lower layers of> skin as well the nerves endings. If there is much dead tissue in the burn> it may easily become septic. This burn causes pain followed by> numbness and> loss of sensation. Second and third degree burns can be dangerous because> the body may loose a lot of fluid through them as well as go into> shock. If> the victim appears to be going into shock refer to shock remedies> and apply> first aid.>> Materia Medica>> ACONITE (2). Use immediately after the accident to counteract the nervous> shock or when reaction has taken place, and there is dry, burning heat of> the skin, head hot and painful, face is red, pulse hard, frequent and> contracted. There is

great restlessness, panic, and fear of death.>> ARNICA (1). Helps prevent sequels such as shock after severe, deep burns> and prevent septicemia. Inflammation of skin and cellular tissue with> extreme tenderness an pain. Patient does not want to be approach and tell> everyone present they are all right and wants to be left alone.>> ARSENICUM (3*). Deep burns with vesicles and infected flesh that> turn black> showing tendency toward gangrene, inflammatory swelling, with burning,> lancinating pains. Infection from dead tissue remaining in the> wound. Great> anguish and restlessness, changes place constantly. Fears death and being> left alone. Thinks it is useless to take medicine. Prostration which may> seem out of proportion with the situation. Colic after severe burns.>> CALENDULA (2). This remedy is useful for minor first degree burns> caused by>

fire or the sun. Calendula also prevents gangrene and promotes> granulation,> as well as prevents disfiguring scars. Prevents loss of blood and> excessive> pain. It is a good remedy to use to promote healing after specific acute> remedies have remove the shock, pain and immediate symptoms. Use this> remedy internally in potency and externally as a lotion.>> CANTHARIS (3*). If used early it will prevent the formation of blisters.> This is the most used remedy. Scalds, burns and sunburns with vesicular> character, blisters, and superficial ulceration. Small vesicles> coalesce to> form larger blisters. Burns and scalds with rawness and burning> better > by> cold applications, followed by undue inflammation. Tetanic or epileptiform> convulsions follow by coma. Extensive burns cause renal complications.> Patient is worse < touch, approach and better > rest.

Use internally and> externally in lotion.>> CARBOLLIC ACID (1) Burns that ulcerate and tend not to heal.>> CAUSTICUM (2). Useful for the ill effect of deep burns as well as> old burns> do not get well. Chemical burns and scalds. Intensely> sympathetic, thinking> of complaints aggravates them.>> RHUS TOX (2). After burns and scalds with vesicles, bullae (large> blisters), pustules. The burns are extensive but more superficial although> there may be erysipelas with typhoid-like symptoms, sensorium> becomes cloudy.>> SOL (2). This remedy is made from potentized sunlight. It is useful in> sunburn both as a preventative in those who are extremely sensitive to the> sun and as well curative in overexposure. May be useful in reducing the> amount of UV radiation in the skin.>> URTICA URENS (3). For simple burns involving the skin, first

degree burns.> Intense burning and itching. Useful in chemical burns caused by poisonous> plants. Use internally and externally.>> Repertorium>> BURNS, in general - Acon., arn., ARS., Calen., CANTH., carb-ac., Caust.,>> Rhus-t., Sol., URT-U..>> ailments from burns - carbo-ac., caust., pic-ac..>> black, deep burns turns, gangrene - ARS..>> blisters ->> bullae (large blisters) - Rhus-t..>> prevent from arising - CANTH., Kali-m.>> small vesicles coalesce to form larger blisters - Canth..>> chemical burns - Caust..>> mind ->> anquish and restlessness, changes place constantly - Ars..>> fears death - Acon, Ars..>> alone, and being - Ars..>> nervous shock - Acon..>> panic- ACON..>> shock after severe, deep burns -

Arn..>> sympathetic, intensely, thinking of complaints aggravates them - Caust..>> useless, thinks it is, to take medicine - ars..>> old burns do not heal - carb-ac., Caust..>> prevents ->> infection and promotes granulation - CALEN..>> disfiguring scars - Calen..>> superficial burns that burn and itch intensely - Urt-u.>>> **********> http://www.homeopathic.com/ailments/new/Burns.htm>>> > ----------> ---->> A Homeopathic Perspective on Burns> ©1992, Dana Ullman, M.P.H.> (Excepted from Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants,> Tarcher/Putnam)>>> The information provided here is not only applicable to

children but to> most people with burns.>>> REMEDIES LISTED IN CAPITOL LETTERS REPRESENT MORE FREQUENTLY INDICATED> REMEDIES>> The most common type of burn is a first-degree burn which creates> reddening> of the skin and pain. A second-degree burn creates blistering, along with> redness and pain. A third-degree burn has occurred when all the layers of> skin are burned through and the skin appears white or charred black.> Medical attention is important for any third-degree burn and whenever any> first or second-degree burn extends over a significant part of the body.> Although some people do not think about seeking medical attention for> sunburns, extensive sunburns in children should receive medical care.> CALENDULA: This is the first remedy to consider for first degree burns and> for scars from previous burns. It is a good external remedy for

sunburns.> Apply the diluted tincture, spray, or gel externally.> CANTHARIS: This remedy is for pain of a burn, especially more severe burns> such as second or third degree burns. It should be taken internally in> potency and/or externally, though access to the tincture requires a> doctor's prescription (this is because the tincture is toxic if taken> internally). Internal or external applications of Cantharis are good for> sunburns.>> Causticum: This internal remedy should be considered for second> degree burns.>> URTICA URENS: This is one of the primary medicines used to reduce the pain> of first degree burns, including sunburns, and to speed up the healing> process. It can be taken internally in 6th or 30th potency as well as> applied in a external tincture.>>> -----------------------> Sheri Nakken, R.N.,

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