Homeopathy II - First Aid - Hamamelis

Question 1

Hamamelis, Names

Answer 1

Hamamelis virginiana, witch hazel.

Question 2

Use:

Answer 2

Haemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Question 3

Mental picture:

Answer 3

• Can be haughty or discontented.
• Easily offended if others don’t pay attention to their opinion.

Question 4

General picture:

Answer 4

• Haemorrhoids, varicose veins, venous congestion with bruised soreness of affected parts.
• Soreness felt on touching or pressing affected part.
• May also be stinging pain.

Question 5

Indications (if they fit the symptom picture):

Answer 5

• Phlebitis
• Any distension of veins —varicose veins, variocele, varicies.
• Haemorrhoids (internal and external).
• For external haemorrhoids —additionally use the remedy topically.
• Combine 3 pills of hamamelis 30C, together with 3 pills of Calc. fluor. tissue salt, crush and mix into a paste with coconut oil.
• Apply paste to the haemorrhoids 3 x daily. The sooner started, the more likely it is that the paste can clear the haemorrhoid.
• Can also be used topically for varicose veins.