Broken Bones (Fractures)
This post is for all those bouncy, adventurous children (and adults) who accidentally wind up with a broken bone or two.
Homeopathics and Herbal Medicine can help with the healing process and pain associate with broken bones.
Arnica is the first remedy that can be given for any injury or trauma. It will help to reduce any bruising or swelling in the area.
Calc phos helps facilitate the union of bone and is useful when bones are slow to heal.
Eupatorium helps with the aching, throbbing pain experienced with fractures.
Hypericum will help with any damage to the nerves - especially sharp, shooting pains.
Ruta helps with pain if the bone is bruised and there is inflammation of the periosteum or connective tissue surrounding the bone.
Symphytum helps relieve the prickling pain often felt as the bone is healing. It is said to help speed up the healing process, therefore make sure that the bone is set properly first, so that the bone does not heal out of alignment.
This remedy includes a combination of homeopathic remedies which are commonly used to help reduce or relieve the symptoms associated with Broken Bones / Fractures – e.g. pain, swelling , bruising, delayed healing of bone
Some herbs are very high in minerals. Any of the following herbs or a combination of them will help to replenish the minerals needed to assist the bone to heal - such as Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Silica...
Alfalfa is rich in trace minerals (including calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, chromium, zinc, sodium and selenium) as well as many vitamins.
Chamomile is very high in Calcium as well as Magnesium
This Herbal Tincture is high in Calcium, Magnesium and Silica.
Red clover contains Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, potassium and chromium.
Nettle is high in iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium and Vitamins B, C and K.
Dandelion Leaf
Dandelion Leaf is high in calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, and potassium
Make your own Mineral-rich Herbal Mix with any of the above herbs. Please remember to check all contra-indications first.
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