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The following substances are commonly used in homeopathy today. See Category:Homeopathic remedies for a list of commercial preparations.

Homeopathic name Substance Common name Alleged homeopathic use (evidence does not support efficacy)
Aconite[1] Aconitum napellus Monkshood, monk's blood, fuzi, wolf's bane Shock, influenza and fever
Aesculus hippocastanum[1] Aesculus hippocastanum Horse-chestnut Haemorrhoids and varicose veins[2]
Anthracinum,
Anthracinum bovum,
Anthracinum suum
Anthrax poison extracted from the spleen of affected sheep All types of furuncles (like acne,[3] carbuncles, malignant pustules), septic wounds, grangrenous degenerations, anthrax poisoning,
Allium cepa[1] Onion Itching eyes, lachrymation, allergies, hay fever
Antimonium Arsenicate Skin conditions, minor lethargy
Antimonium tartaricum[citation needed] Antimony tartrate Impetigo
Argentum nitricum[citation needed] Silver nitrate Fear, anticipation, apprehension, nervous excitement, exam nerves, conjunctivitis.
Arnica Arnica montana Leopard's bane Shock and bruising
Arsenicum album Arsenic trioxide White arsenic Colds, influenza, diarrhoea, food poisoning
Baptisia[1] Baptisia tinctoria Wild indigo, horseflyweed Fever
Belladonna[1] Atropa belladonna Deadly nightshade High fever with redness and delirium, and throbbing headache
Bellis perennis[1] Bellis perennis Common daisy Cuts and wounds
Bryonia Bryonia alba White bryony Fever, joint pain, cough and pleurisy
Calcarea carbonica[citation needed] Calcium carbonate Oyster shell Indigestion
Calendula[1] Calendula officinalis Marigold Healing of wounds
Chamomilla Matricaria chamomilla German chamomile teething in infants
Camphor Cinnamomum camphora Cholera (used by Hahnemann on an 1831 cholera outbreak on Central Europe, and by Dr. Quin in 1854 London's epidemic)
Colocynthis[1] Citrullus colocynthis Squirting cucumber Diarrhoea
Cuprum metallicum[citation needed] Copper Cholera, diarrhoea, griping in the guts
Digitalis[1] Digitalis purpurea Foxglove Heart conditions, angina
Drosera[1] Drosera rotundifolia Sundew Cough
Dulcamara[1] Solanum dulcamara Woody nightshade Range of chronic ailments
Ferrum phosphoricum Iron phosphate Ferr phos Haemorrhages and nosebleeds
Gelsemium Gelsemium sempervirens Yellow jasmine Joint pain and fever
Glonoinum[citation needed] Nitroglycerine Facial neuralgias, heat headaches
Graphites[citation needed] Graphite Itching cracked skin, eczema, psoriasis
Hamamelis[1] Hamamelis virginiana Witch-hazel haemorrhoids, varicose veins
Hepar sulfuris calcareum Calcium sulfide Hepar sulf wide range of chronic ailments, boils, abscesses, croup.
Ignatia amara Strychnos ignatii St. Ignatius bean recovery from grief
Kalium bichromicum Potassium dichromate used in HeadOn thick secretions from the mucous membranes of the sinuses and respiratory tract
Lachesis[1][citation needed] Lachesis muta Bushmaster snake wide range of uses.
Ledum[1] Ledum palustre Marsh tea bites, stings, punctured wounds
Lycopodium[1] Lycopodium clavatum Wolf's foot, clubmoss wide range of chronic use
Mercurius vivus Mercury wide range of chronic ailments
Natrum muriaticum[citation needed] Sodium chloride Natrum mur; table salt varied chronic uses; irritable, touchy, dislikes consolation
Natrum sulphuricum[citation needed] Sodium sulphate Natrum sulph asthma, headaches, worse for damp, warts
Nux vomica Strychnos nux-vomica Strychnine tree nausea, hangovers, substance abuse and chronic ailments
Oscillococcinum[citation needed] Cairina moschata liver Muscovy duck liver colds/flu;
Petroleum[citation needed] Crude oil Skin affections, eczema, psoriasis
Phosphorus Phosphorus Phos wide range of chronic ailments
Picricum acidum[citation needed] Picric acid Picric acid Water retention, Confusion
Pulsatilla Pasque flower Wind flower various childhood, menstrual and chronic ailments
Rhus toxicodendron Toxicodendron radicans Poison ivy joint pains and fevers
Ruta Ruta graveolens Rue trauma or sprain of the ligaments; conditions involving the tendons, fibrous tissue, or periosteum; joint stiffness, eye strain
Sepia[citation needed] Cuttlefish ink many female problems
Silicea[citation needed] Flint Various chronic conditions, sensitivity to cold
Sulphur Sulfur chronic ailments, skin complaints, general debility
Thea Sinensis / Camellia Sinensis Leaves of tea plant neurologics (insomnia, nightmares), digestives (dyspepsia caused by drinking tea often)
Thuja[1][citation needed] Thuja occidentalis warts & chronic conditions
Urtica urens[1] Stinging nettle Burns, bites and stings


See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Bharatan, Vilma. "Plants and fungi used in homeopathy". Natural History Museum (London). Archived from the original on 22 March 2008. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-horsechestnut.html Aesculus at MedlinePlus
  3. ^ John Clarke (1998). Un Diccionario De Materia Medica Practica (in Spanish). B. Jain. pp. 129–130. ISBN 81-7021-812-8. Retrieved 2008-06-22.