[HealthyIndia] Homeopathy for first aid : Burns and scalds.

August 14, 2006

In my personal experience of over 40 years, I have found Cantharis Extl. applied mixed with petroleum jelly, liberally on the burnt surface, preveting exposure as much as posible, hastens healing and granulation, with formation of original skin texture in first degree burns and some scars left in others.

Other remedies come secondary and even orally, Cantharis supports the extl. applications

On 8/14/06, Jagannath Chatterjee <jagchat01 wrote:

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> 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

> 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

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