RE: What to use on a burn (why mustard works)

[Guest guest]

We homeopaths might argue it's an example of the use

of the " Law of Similars " (LOS) with a gross substance

rather than a homeopathically prepared substance such

as a " remedy " .

 

Basically, the Law of Similars states " that which can

cause a symptom can cure a symptom " and that's a very,

very basic explanation of the " LOS " as the other

homeopaths on the list know. But an example of the

use of this " LOS " (besides the mustard for burns

advice) is that One of the big remedies for burns is a

homeopathic preparation of Urtica Urens (stinging

nettle).

 

Of course there's lots and lots more to it than that,

and homeopathy uses many more remedies for burns that

just Urt-U, but this is just one example to answer why

a " hot " substance like mustard can work to cure a

burn. One of my favorite teachers of homeopathy

claims that hot water also works to cure burns. I

have not had occasion to try that yet, so I cannot

comment of my own knowledge.

 

Christina

 

--- Shimai <shimai wrote:

>

> Probably at least part of that is that it is cold

> from the fridge. I

> just might try that next time because we don't

> really use mustard and

> I've have a big old container sitting in my fridge

> forever.

>

> Karen J

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>

> Rusty,

>

> This came straight from my grandmother in Kentucky

> years ago and I have

> done it myself and it does work. I don't know why

> or how but it does.

> Mustard, plain mustard, straight out of the fridge.

> I know, I can hear

> some of you saying now that mustard is heating thing

> but it does draw

> the sting out and keeps the place from blistering.

> Now I don't advocate

> using it if the skin is broken or oozing but if

> there is no blistering

> yet I just smear it on, when it starts stinging

> again I just smear it on

> again. It doesn't take long and the sting is gone

> and it doesn't

> blister. Maybe somebody can explain why it works.

> I just know it does.

> MAKE A HAPPY MEMORY EVERY DAY:

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[Guest guest]

OUCH!!! For me, any time I have even a little bit of a burn, it hurts MUCH

worse when exposed to hot or even warm water, such as for washing dishes.

 

samala

Renee

" tossed down to live among angels, who have forgotten what they are, I

strive to remember " RLV 1998

 

----

 

One of my favorite teachers of homeopathy

claims that hot water also works to cure burns. I

have not had occasion to try that yet, so I cannot

comment of my own knowledge.

[Guest guest]

Renee,

Ice immediately when you have just a small burn, keep the ice on it

until it's all melted, than some more and lavender...

C-M

[Guest guest]

Exactly. I just couldn't imagine using hot water to " cure " a burn. owwwwe.

Me--I use ice then aloe. Gosh, we are on lots of lists together, huh?

Good to see you here.

 

samala

Renee

" tossed down to live among angels, who have forgotten what they are, I

strive to remember " RLV 1998

 

----

Ice immediately when you have just a small burn, keep the ice on it

until it's all melted, than some more and lavender...

C-M

[Guest guest]

Hi Renee,

 

Yes, it certainly seems contra-intuitive, and yet if

you study homeopathy as I have for the past 8 years or

more, there is NO doubt but what Hahnemann's Law Of

Similars ( " LOS " ) does indeed describe at least part of

a Natural Law of the Universe.

 

Some say it's because the remedies are so dilute (and

potentized) that it works, and yet again, there's a

LOT of evidence in the historical record that " crude "

subtances, very low potencies (diluted but with some

crude substance left) and/or " mother tinctures " (1:9

ratio of herbal tinctures a/k/a 1x) do also work

according to what one would suspect having applied the

logic of the " LOS " . There are some incredible stories

in the literature of homeopathy of situations in life

responding to the " LOS " as well.

 

Matthew Wood has a WONDERFUL herbal book (The book of

Herbal Wisdom, Using Plants as Medicines, ISBN

1-55643-232-1) that outlines some of these uses along

with case studies from his own and other's files

(ancient & modern alike), including some of past

homeopathic " greats " (James Compton Burnett, Dorothy

Shepherd, etc.)

 

If you're interested in homeopathy and want to pursue

further learning along these lines, please ask me for

book and other references (there's a lot online for

free). As this is not a homeopathy list, I hesitate

to take up much " bandwidth " on this subject.

 

Christina

 

--- Renee Votta <reneev wrote:

> OUCH!!! For me, any time I have even a little bit of

> a burn, it hurts MUCH

> worse when exposed to hot or even warm water, such

> as for washing dishes.

>

> samala

> Renee

> ----

>

> One of my favorite teachers of homeopathy

> claims that hot water also works to cure burns. I

> have not had occasion to try that yet, so I cannot

> comment of my own knowledge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

I have no doubt that homeopathy works. My father even uses arnica in a

homeopathic gel form for his arthritis. I make and use flower essences. It's

just that the only experience I have had between hot water and burns is that

burns hurt MUCH worse when hot water is applied. That's the part of your

message that I didn't quite get. I'm sure your teacher must know what she

was talking about, and probably had some other experience than I have, but

as for me--I'll stick with ice water! <grin>

 

samala

Renee

" tossed down to live among angels, who have forgotten what they are, I

strive to remember " RLV 1998

 

----

 

Yes, it certainly seems contra-intuitive, and yet if

you study homeopathy as I have for the past 8 years or

more, there is NO doubt but what Hahnemann's Law Of

Similars ( " LOS " ) does indeed describe at least part of

a Natural Law of the Universe.

[Guest guest]

Oh, I forgot to say, thanks for the book titles. I'm always interested in

learning new things.

 

samala

Renee

" tossed down to live among angels, who have forgotten what they are, I

strive to remember " RLV 1998

 

----

Matthew Wood has a WONDERFUL herbal book (The book of

Herbal Wisdom, Using Plants as Medicines, ISBN

1-55643-232-1) that outlines some of these uses along

with case studies from his own and other's files

(ancient & modern alike), including some of past

homeopathic " greats " (James Compton Burnett, Dorothy

Shepherd, etc.)

 

If you're interested in homeopathy and want to pursue

further learning along these lines, please ask me for

book and other references (there's a lot online for

free). As this is not a homeopathy list, I hesitate

to take up much " bandwidth " on this subject.

[Guest guest]

I would love to hear references for homeopathy.

Peggy

www.splendidsoap.com

 

 

If you're interested in homeopathy and want to pursue

further learning along these lines, please ask me for

book and other references (there's a lot online for

free). As this is not a homeopathy list, I hesitate

to take up much " bandwidth " on this subject.

 

Christina

 

--- Renee Votta <reneev wrote:

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