Homeopathy works on the principle that like cures like and it has been used for over 200 years to treat various types of physical, mental and emotional health problems. Before heading off on holiday, it is well worth considering purchasing a few homeopathic first aid remedies, to treat common travel health issues.
Homeopathic First Aid Remedies for Travel Health
Homeopathic remedies can be bought from most high street pharmacies and health care centres, with homeopathic first-aid kits also available, providing useful help for a whole variety of different, common travel-related illness. In Travel Health, Jones (2004) highlights some common homeopathic first aid remedies, which may be used to treat a range of travel health problems, as follows:
- aconite: fevers, shock, panic, anxiety
- allipum cepa: head colds, hay fever
- apis mellifica: bites, stings, allergic reactions
- argentum nitricum: fear of flying, anxiety before travel
- arnica: bruises, shock, post-injury/surgery swelling, jet lag
- arsenicum album: diarrhoea, vomiting
- belladonna: fevers, sun headaches, localised inflammations
- calendula: healing grazes, nappy/diaper rash
- cantharsis: urinary tract infections
- coca: altitude sickness (hiking, skiing)
- cocculus indicus: travel sickness, jet lag
- gelesium: flu-like colds, shock
- glonin: pounding headaches after exposure to too much sun
- nux vomica: hangovers, colic, any form of overindulgence
- opium: travellers' constipation
- petroleum: travel sickness
- rhus toxicodendron: strains, sprains, herpes attacks, skin allergies
- silica: splinters, sea urchin spines, bee stings
- tabacum: sea sickness
How to Store Homeopathic Remedies
It is important to know how best to store homeopathic remedies, as this will have a real impact upon how long such treatments will remain effective. A simple toiletry bag is probably the best place to pack homeopathic remedies when heading off on holiday to warmer climates. Once one has arrived at the holiday destination, always make sure the treatments are kept out of direct sunlight and ensure that they do not get too warm.
Also, as identified by Jones (2004) try to keep homeopathic remedies away from strong smells, particularly eucalyptus, menthol and peppermint, which are commonly found in chest rubs and over-the-counter decongestant medicines. Following the above storage suggestions will save money in the long run, as when homeopathic medicines are properly stored, they may likely still remain effective even past the expiry date.
As highlighted above, homeopathic remedies may be used to treat a wide range of travel health problems, including jet lag, diarrhoea, hay fever, other allergies, anxiety and travellers' constipation. A homeopathic first-aid kit may be purchased from most high street pharmacies and remedies should be kept out of sunlight and away from strong smells to remain effective for longer.
Source:
Jones, N. (2004) Travel Health London: Rough Guides
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