Nux vomica is made from seeds of a tree native to India, Thailand, China, and Australia. The seeds contain strychnine which given in small doses can stimulate the appetite. If given in larger doses can decrease the appetite and cause stiffness in the arms and legs and...

Natrum muriaticum is simply salt, or sodium chloride. This substance is prevalent in our world in large quantities. Although salt is necessary to sustain life and is important for our health, it is highly unlikely that we would ever be deficient is this form of sodium...

Otherwise known as quicksilver, mercury has been used in many civilisations for healing and medicine. Consuming certain mercury compounds can result in excessive perspiration and saliva and was thought in ancient times to rid the body of toxins.  Undiluted...

(Lycopodium clavatum) Lycopodium has spores that contain a flammable pollen. The powder which is made from the pollen has been used for diarrhoea and dysentery for centuries.  Homoeopaths use dilute doses of Lycopodium for symptoms such as digestive upset,...

(Ledum palustre) Ledum is often used as a tea. Small doses of Ledum are helpful for conditions that have symptom such as infection or inflammation.  Like most Homoeopathic prescriptions, Ledum was made as a remedy by recognizing the reactions of healthy...

This is the venom of a South American snake. You only need small doses of this venom to destroy red blood cells. Larger amounts poison the heart.  Homoeopaths recommend Lachesis for patients whose symptoms are similar to the ones created by the venom. This...

Kali Bichromicum is a chemical compound that may be derived from chromium iron ore or by another process. Kali Bichromicum is a highly caustic and powerful poison and is mainly utilised in textile dyeing, wood staining, and is also in electric batteries. ...

(Ipecacuanha) The Ipecacuanha shrub has been used over the years to promote vomiting. Consuming the root may produce symptoms that include appetite stimulation, sweating, vomiting, gastritis, inflammation of the lungs, and heart failure.  The Homoeopathic remedy...

(Ignatia amara) This plant has beans which are often named St. Ignatius bean. Small doses of the seed can produce unpleasant symptoms of poisoning and large doses can be fatal.  Homoeopaths may prescribe Ignatia for ailments that have symptoms similar to those...

(Hypericum perforatum) This Also known as St.-John's-wort, this shrubby perennial herb has oblong leaves that are covered with transparent oil glands that look like human flesh. The leaves resemble skin and even give the appearance of bleeding when injured. It is no...

(Hepar sulphuris calcareum) This is commonly known as calcium sulphide. Once an antidote for mercury poisoning, calcium sulphide is now used by Homoeopathic physicians to treat patients with conditions that are infected, often producing pus. These disorders are...

(Gelsemium sempervirens) Although Gelsemium is often called yellow jasmine, it is not really part of the jasmine family but it is related. Taken in large doses, Gelsemium causes paralysis, impairing physical and mental functions and ultimately leading to convulsions...