Burns, Barbeques and Homeopathy

The predictions of an ‘Indian Summer’, having almost come true, some optimists have been encouraged to keep the barbecues out on the patio for a bit longer, ready to serve up a sausage or two, should the weather really hold.

It is not uncommon to receive a burn, whilst trying to produce the perfect banger, since barbecues don’t really provide the easiest method of cooking. 

If this happens try applying the homeopathic cream Urtica, Calendula or Hypercal generously to the affected area or, alternatively, use a cream containing a combination of all three of these remedies. 

For more severe burns which start to blister, take Cantharis 30 or Causticum 30 every half hour for up to six doses. 

Don’t forget to rehydrate your body with the fluid which it may have lost and in the case of severe burns seek medical help immediately!

(Homeopathy for Common Ailments by Robin Hayfield 

This article was first published by the ARH in the Septemeber 2011 issue 16 of 'Homeopathy Healthy Medicine'. 

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The treatment of burns and Homeopathy

Homeopathy has been plagued with 'denialists' for the last 10 years or so. They have no evidence that homeopathy does not work. They just say that people who got better with homeopathic treatment are not telling the truth; or they are mistaken; or they would have got better anyway. Anyone who has experienced the power of homeopathy will know that denialists are wrong. But for those who have an honest skepticism, perhaps this is something you might bear in mind.

I have looked at various blogs and tweets recently ridiculing this article. It explains that when treating a burn it is better to use heat rather that cold (the usual first-aid recommendation). Clearly, using heat is more homeopathic - like cures like is, after all, the primary principle of homeopathy. So does it work? I can confirm that it does. A homeopath told me, several years ago now, that in treating burns don't use cold water to 'bring down' temperature, use warm-hot water - as hot as you can bear. It happened that a year or so later I did receive a burn, remembered the advice, and ran my hand under a hot tap. There was little doubt that it worked better than cold water. Since then, several members of my family have done likewise, with very positive results.

I do not recommend burning yourself to find out! But just keep the advice in your mind, and when you can use it, or someone else who gets burned, see for yourself what works best.

Do enjoy denialist humour in this, and other similar subjects. They can be quite funny (homeopathy does not always conform to conventional wisdom); but whatever you do, don't rely on them for medical advice. Find out for yourself!

Steve Scrutton
Director, ARH