HOMEOPATHY

FOR THE HOME PRESCRIBER

Melissa Kupsch
 Melissa Kupsch
Melissa is a qualified Homeopathic Practitioner with a
keen interest in Women’s and Children’s Health as
well as Natural Fertility. Melissa is also known for her
work in bringing the power to heal back into the home
with homeopathic first aid kits for families.

Melissa graduated from Endeavour College of Natural

Medicine in 2015 and since completing a Bachelor of
Science with Honours in Homeopathy.

Melissa is backed with a wealth of knowledge to help

clients address their health concerns & boost fertility
to achieve healthy pregnancies.

www.melissakupsch.com
hello.thathomeopath@gmail.com

@ThatHomeopath
CONTENTS

- WHAT IS HOMEOPATHY?

- HISTORY OF HOMEOPATHY

- HOMEOPATHY IN THE WORLD TODAY

- ACUTE VERSUS CHRONIC AILMENTS

- HOW THE FIRST AID KIT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED

- TAKING A DOSE

- COMMON AILMENTS YOU CAN TREAT AT HOME

WHAT IS
HOMEOPATHY?
Around 500BC in ancient Greece, Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine” wrote
that there were just two Laws of healing.

Homeopathy utilises one of them, the Law of Similars, encouraging self-

healing using the patient’s own internal curative resources – utilising the
healing power of nature.

Conventional Western medicine uses the Law of Opposites, relying on

external palliative suppressive resources, such as antibiotics, anti-
inflammatories, anti-depressants, anti-convulsants etc. Homeopathic remedies
are made in pharmacies under strict guidelines to ensure the efficacy of the
products. Homeopathy acknowledges the power of the vital force, the
energetic system that flows throughout the body and gives it life. The vital
force is extremely intelligent, and when stimulated correctly, triggers a
healing response which results in the resolution of symptoms.
"The highest ideal of cure is the
speedy, gentle, and enduring
restoration of health by the most
trustworthy and least harmful way"
Samuel Hahnemann MD - The Father of Homeopathy

We are currently seeing a massive resurgence of Homeopathy around the world.

People are searching more than ever for holistic tools to keep themselves and their
families well - and no modality is better suited for this than homeopathy. Indeed, if
every house was to have a homeopathic first aid kit - we would revolutionise
healthcare around the world.

Homeopathy facilitates self-healing by stimulating the use of your very own

precious natural resources, the “pharmacy within”. Whilst naturopathic medicine,
chiropractic care, acupuncture and more are invaluable, these modalities tend to
require appointments and follow ups with qualified professionals. Homeopathy on
the other hand, is in a league of its own for safety and efficacy in the home.
Homeopathy has helped millions of people break the cycle of sickness that they had
been previously stuck in.

Homeopathy alleviates symptoms rapidly without suppressing the body's innate

healing response. A fever, for example, is productive and protective, the goal
should be to support the patient through a fever rather than block the immune
response entirely. Chronic symptom suppresion over a lifetime contributes to
immune dysfunction and dis-ease states as the body tries to achieve homeostasis.

Homeopathy is truly holistic and individualised medicine. There are more than
300 million people in 70 countries who trust Homeopathy solely or use it with other
medicines. Homeopathy is currently the second largest system of medicine and it is
changing
1 the world. 2 3
HISTORY OF
HOMEOPATHY
Did you know that
during the early
1900’s in the United
States of America,
there were 22
Homeopathic
Medical Schools,
over 100
Homeopathic
Hospitals and there
were also over 1000
homeopathic
pharmacies..?
.This is why a monument was erected in 1900, of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann at
Scott Circle in Washington DC, the only monument honouring a physician in the
nation’s capital - of the founder of Homeopathy.

Prior to the modern antibiotic era, Homeopathy had attracted significant

public attention due to its success with epidemic diseases.

Here’s one example: in 1854 when a cholera epidemic broke out in Soho, the
London Homeopathic Hospital’s mortality rate was 16%, compared to 53% at
the nearby Middlesex Hospital. This got the attention of the aristocrats, who
helped spread Homeopathy around the world, to become available for all
people.

This rivalry around how to practise medicine has sadly brought unwarranted
scepticism towards Homeopathy, so when a report on this cholera epidemic
was tabled in the British Parliament in 1855, leaving out this impressive data
from the London Homeopathic Hospital, the report was only correctly
published after a thunderous speech in the House of Lords by Lord Grosvenor,
Chair of the London Homeopathic Hospital’s Board.
HOMEOPATHY IN THE
WORLD TODAY
Looking at Homeopathy in India as our best
international case study. Homeopathy has flourished
in India over the last 210 years, assisting in meeting
the health requirements of the world’s second largest
population of 1.4 billion people...

The Indian Government has a Ministry of Homeopathy that administers their

250,000 Homeopathic doctors who have been trained in their 186
Homeopathic medical colleges.

Each academic year, 12,000 new graduates are added to their workforce
after completing their 5.5 years of university study. These Homeopathic
doctors work in the 245 Indian Homeopathic hospitals, which make up 15.4%
of all Indian hospital beds, as well as utilising 7,000 Homeopathic
dispensaries to successfully treat 200 million patients per year.

Continuing to survey Homeopathy around the world, we also see homeopathy

thriving in Brazil, with their 15,000 Homeopathic doctors.
Today’s Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) was
founded as the London Homeopathic Hospital in 1849, and is located in Great
Ormond Street, just around the corner from London’s famous Harley Street
of medical specialists.

King George VI gave this Hospital it’s “Royal” prefix in 1947, indicative of the
long history of British and European aristocratic patronage of Homeopathy.
In 1948, this Hospital became part of the newly created British National Health
Service (NHS), along with the Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol, and Tunbridge
Wells Homeopathic Hospitals. The London Royal Homeopathic Hospital
changed to its current name (RLHIM) in 2010.

As an example of their cost effective value, the Bristol Homeopathic Hospital

carried out a six year study on 6,500 of their patients regarding their
chronic diseases that had received homeopathic treatment, and over 70% of
these patients reported positive health changes. The British NHS also covers
the costs for their citizens to see British doctors privately practicing
Homeopathy.

Remember that you always have the fundamental right to choose the health
care practitioner and the treatment that you prefer.
ACUTE VERSUS
CHRONIC AILMENTS
If a health problem tends to heal itself over a relatively short period of time, this
would most likely be considered an “acute” ailment. Acute symptoms may still be
distressing and intense, so having a Homeopathic First Aid Kit readily available at
your home can certainly assist in moderating and supporting these illnesses for
you and your family.

Symptoms occur for a good reason, so supporting them to fulfill their purpose
hastens a true recovery. In contrast, “chronic” ailments tend to persist over time
and unfortunately, do not spontaneously resolve.

This chronic scenario is where an appointment would be appropriate to consult

with a qualified Homeopathic practitioner of your choice and have them
prescribe a regimen of the most suitable Homeopathic medicines. Prepared from
any of the Kingdoms of nature, and support you through both a rapid and gentle
healing process to achieve a permanent cure.
HOW THE FIRST AID KIT IS
DESIGNED TO BE USED
We have literally thousands of homeopathic remedies to choose from when
treating ailments, however our first aid kit contains 20 of the most common
remedies to have in the home.

When choosing a remedy, first note the important symptoms experienced by

the patient and then select a medicine with a similar “symptom picture”.

A very small dose of this remedy is then administered to stimulate healing.

Homeopathic medicines are considered safe to use during pregnancy, for
newborns, children and adults.

Homeopathic medicines will not contraindicate the medicines prescribed by

your doctor, nor will they interfere with supplements or herbal preparations.
TAKING A DOSE
With homeopathy, we aim to match the frequency of dosing with the intensity
of the condition. For intense conditions, such as a fever or a burn, dosing
frequently, such as every 15 mins to an hr is ideal. For moderate conditions,
dosing every 4 hrs is preferred. As the condition starts to improve, slow down
or consider stopping dosing.

Don’t be afraid to change your remedy selection if the symptom picture

changes, or if you aren’t seeing improvement with your first prescription.

Remember too that you don’t need to have every symptom listed in the remedy
description for it to be effective, simply find the best fitting remedy you can.

To take a dose, remove the cap of the selected medicine bottle and place 2-3
drops into another bottle that contains approximately 250ml of water.

If you have pillules, place 2-3 pillules in the same amount of water. Seal and
shake this new bottle vigorously, as this will medicate the contents of the bottle,
which can then be sipped for each subsequent dose.

Dosing in water is particularly effective for conditions where repeated dosing

is required. Unfortunately homeopathic remedies cannot be added to
breastmilk, juice or tea – it must be water. Water suspends the homeopathic
medicine perfectly- and when observed under a microscope, you can see that
each homeopathic remedy completely changes the molecular structure of the
water. Repeat this process of preparing a fresh bottle each day, if required.

As these medicines are strong, they are not to be used for prolonged periods of
time, except under the guidance of a qualified Homeopath.

Liquid remedies come in a high concentration of alcohol which will preserve

them for a minimum of 2 years.

Please store out of direct sunlight, in a cool place away from electronic devices.
COMMON AILMENTS YOU
CAN TREAT AT HOME
1 INFLUENZA
GELSEMIUM
Marked debility, weakness and sleepiness.
Slow onset of a fever after 1-3 days. Chills
running up and down the back. Heaviness
and1 aching of limbs, eyelids and head.
1
Congested and flushed. Minimal thirst.
BRYONIA
Severe aching throughout body, worse
from movement. Dry, hard, painful
cough. Profuse sweat. Dry mouth, very
thirsty for large amounts of cold water.
Desires to be left alone.
ARSENICUM ALBUM
Restless, very anxious, weak and
especially exhausted. Accompanied by
vomiting and diarrhea. Face is hot but
feels chilly. Burning in the chest and
craves open air. Thirsty for sips of warm
water. Thin, irritating nasal discharge.
RHUS TOX
Moderate to high fever. Aching and
restless with chills and sweating. Stiffness
and desire to stretch. Dry mouth, lips and
tendency to cold sores. Flu often brought
on by exposure to cold or wet weather.
2 COLDS
ALLIUM CEPA
Symptoms like hayfever. Profuse, clear, acrid
nasal discharge. Nose dripping like a faucet.
Can excoriate the nose and upper lip.
Painless watery eyes. Violent sneezing
ARSENICUM ALBUM
Acrid, watery dripping from nose, most
specifically right sided. Burning pains in
nose,2eyes and throat, which feel better with
heat or hot drinks. Dry mouth and desire for
frequent sips. Weak, tired and restless.
HEPAR SULPH
Croupy cough with thicker yellow/green
mucous.
3 Cough is rattly and can have loose
yellow/green discharge coming up. High
indication for croup cough. Sore throat with
a splinter-like sensation.
NUX VOM
Eyes watering. Nose typically runs during the
day and is blocked at night. Frequent
sneezing and sometimes accompanied by a
sore throat. Breastfeeding babies whose
noses are blocked at night finding feeding
difficult will benefit from this remedy.
 3 FEVERS
BELLADONNA
Sudden onset, high fever, red face and hot
skin. Throbbing pains. Head hot. Delirium
and 1 imaginations. Convulsions during
fever. 1
ACONITE
Rapid onset, often during the night, after
exposure to cold dry windy weather.
Restless and anxious.
CHAMOMILLA
Especially in young children during
teething. One cheek red and the other one
pale. Irritable and cranky. Clingy and
wants to be held. Faeces like chopped
spinach.
4 EAR INFECTIONS
BELLADONNA
Sudden onset with violent pain and
throbbing. Often right sided and may
extend to the throat. Screams from pain.
Hot head and cold limbs. Fever and
delirium. Thirstless and pupils are dilated.
CHAMOMILLA
Stabbing, tearing pain. Angry, irritable,
restless and sensitive to pain. Worse from
9pm to midnight, warmth and teething.
Better from pacing or being carried.
PULSATILLA
Ear red and swollen. There may be a thick
yellow-green discharge. Pain from
congestion during a cold, as if pressure is
pushing the drum out. Desires cuddles,
consolation and fresh air.
5 CONJUNCTIVITIS
PULSATILLA
‘Sticky eye’ with profuse yellow or greenish,
sticky discharge. Lashes can stick together.
APIS
Redness and astonishing swelling of the lids
or conjunctiva. Stinging or burning pains.
Heat.
2
6 TEETHING
3
CHAMOMILLA
Hands down this is our single most effective
remedy for all things related to infant
teething. Will often have one red cheek on
the problematic side. Gums swollen and
tender, excess saliva. Can have green
diarrhea. Marked irritability and can’t be
pleased. Often the infant will want to be
carried and then put down, will want
something, and then will throw it away.
Restless, cranky and intolerant to the pain.
BELLADONNA
This remedy is helpful where there is
redness, inflammation and throbbing. Whilst
chamomilla is number one for teething,
belladonna can also provide relief.
 7 NAUSEA, VOMITING &
DIARRHEA
ARSENICUM ALBUM
Most common remedy indicated for
gastroenteritis. Vomiting and diarrhea with
1
burning pains– vomit often acrid. Restless,
1
exhausted and often thirsty for small sips.
Cold drinks will often be vomited back up as
soon as they hit the stomach. Often feel chilly
and desire warmth and warm drinks. Best
remedy for food poisoning. May be
accompanied by anxiety.
NUX VOMICA
Nausea usually with cramps and painful
vomiting or ineffectual attempts to vomit.
Cramping pains occur 2-3 hours after eating.
Worse from over-indulgence in rich or spicy
food or too much alcohol. Heartburn and a
heavy bloated feeling. Constipation.
COCCULUS
Biggest remedy for motion sickness- car
sickness, sea sickness, from watching moving
objects. Useful for vertigo, pregnancy or
migraines. Nausea mainly caused by central
causes, not the stomach itself. Loathing of
food, as the sight or thought of food causes
nausea.
8 COUGHS
BRYONIA
The cough develops slowly and is dry and hard.
The patient will often hold their chest as it is
painful to cough. Patient often desires to be left
alone and often doesn’t want to move.
PULSATILLA
Loose cough with yellow phlegm. Worse in the
morning on waking, dry cough at night. The
patient will often want consolation and
2
company.
HEPAR SULPH
Loose, noisy, barking cough with yellow-green
mucous. Feels as if there is a splinter or needle
in the throat. Better from warm moist air.
3
9 TONSILLITIS & PHARYNGITIS
BELLADONNA
The most important remedy in acute tonsillitis
with rapid onset. Predominantly right-sided
inflammation and burning. Pharynx and tonsils
are bright red, swollen and painful to swallow.
HEPAR SULPH
More advanced pharyngitis and tonsillitis and
usually suppurative with pus present. Sharp
pains like splinters in the throat. Worse for cold
drinks and food, better for warm drinks and
food. Pain can radiate to ears upon swallowing.
Ulcerations of the throat and one of the main
remedies for peritonsillar abscess.
ACONITE
When the onset of any illness is rapid and
intense, think aconite. If the patient feels anxious
and fearful, this remedy is key.
 10 ABDOMINAL PAIN, 12 SPRAINS
CRAMPS & COLIC
ARNICA
COLOCYNTHIS
Acute sprains, muscle or tendon injuries.
Intense cramping pains, causing doubling
Worse for touch, pressure and motion. Fear to
over. Draws the knees up, writhes and twists
have anybody touch or examine the parts – “It’s
with1 the sharp cutting pains. Irritable and
okay, I’m fine, just leave me alone”. Especially
angry. 1 Better from warmth, firm pressure,
affecting smaller joints – hand, wrist, ankle,
bending double and passing wind or burping.
foot, toe.

NUX VOMICA
RHUS TOX
Back arches backwards. Severe bloating and 2
Sprains with annoying, stiff, painful, restless
pressure in the abdomen. Constipation and
feeling. Marked stiff feeling in muscles and
irritability. Worse from overeating.
joints. Worse when first beginning to move but
better after continued motion. Better for heat
and hot bathing.

3
BRYONIA

11 BRUISES & BLUNT Severe pains with sharp, excruciating, stitching

TRAUMA or sore pains. Worse from the slightest motion
and worse from heat. Better for keeping
perfectly still with pressure and cold
ARNICA
applications.
The single most important remedy for
trauma and bruises. Marked soreness, tender
to touch or pressure. Bed feels too hard,
patient feels as if they were beaten. Arnica is
13 WOUNDS, CUTS & ABRASIONS
used for bumps on the head to bruising
from car accidents. This is the best remedy
CALENDULA
for trauma of labour and the delivery of a
Early stages of infection with whitish pus
baby. It is useful after dental procedures and
draining from a closed wound. Useful in
surgical traumas. Relieves sore muscles after
virtually any open wound or abrasion to
unaccustomed exertion or exercise.
prevent infection. In post-surgical wound
infections.
BRYONIA
Bruised and achey sensation where the
HYPERICUM
patient can hardly lie still but each
Wounds to areas dense in nerves- tongue,
movement hurts. They will often want to be
fingertips, genitals. Puncture wounds to
left alone, and do not like people touching
fingertips with shooting pains. Sharp pains
the injury.
radiating centrally from the wound. Where the
pain is more severe than the injury seems to
ACONITE
warrant. Best remedy for injuries to nerves.
For any shock, fear and fright associated
with the trauma. Patient may be panicked
STAPHYSAGRIA
and fearful.
Consequences of any invasive procedures, such
as from dentist work, gynaecologist, post birth
trauma or abuse from an ex-partner. Cystitis
after intercourse. Also indicated for those
prone to mosquito bites.
 14 BURNS 16 MENTAL & EMOTIONAL
CONDITIONS: GRIEF & ANXIETY
APIS
Minor burns with marked pain, redness and
swelling. A burn which is completely relieved ACONITE
by ice cold applications. Also, an important Acute, panicky fear and restlessness following
remedy for chemical burns to the eyes. sudden, severe stress, shock or from a “close call”.
Fear of death. Nightmares.
ARSENICUM ALBUM
Serious burns, potentially third-degree ARSENICUM ALBUM
1
burns. Marked pain, anxiety and restlessness. Extreme mental and physical restlessness,
1
Deep chills and a desire to lay down from 2
particularly at night. Anxiety in high achievers who
serious burns. Averse to cold compresses may become perfectionists and be very critical.
and needs to be kept warm.
COCCULUS
CALENDULA Anxiety brought on from excessive worry, loss of
Prevents scarring as wound heals. Listed for sleep, nursing a loved one. Very common remedy
delirium and unconsciousness following for 3exhausted mums suffering the ill effects of
severe burns. For severe burns of the mouth being up at night caring for newborns.
or esophagus from serious chemical burns.
GELSEMIUM
Anticipatory anxiety and dread before an event.
15 SKIN CONDITIONS Heavy, weak and trembling. Frequent urination
and diarrhea.
RHUS TOX
Tiny vesicles filled with clear liquid. Itching IGNATIA
and burning. Restless and wants to move. Intense grief, sorrow, homesickness,
Eruptions better from heat. Best remedy for disappointment. Where the initial reaction is
shingles and chickenpox. hysterical and the person goes to pieces. May
alternate between bouts of crying and laughter.
APIS Feels unable to cope.
Covers one third of all cases of generalised
urticaria. The skin lesion is swollen, hot, red, STAPHYSAGRIA
and very itchy or burning. Worse from Overwhelming feelings of injustice,
becoming overheated. Better for cold embarrassment, violation and humiliation. The
applications. Sometimes the face is rudeness of others offends you. Very helpful in
simultaneously affected- swelling of the lips or cases of anger and resentment.
about the eyes.
THUJA Notable feelings of shame. Deep seated
HEPAR SULPH belief that if anyone really knew you, they wouldn't
Boils, abscesses, acne and suppurating sores. like you. Sensation of guilt.
Red, painful pustules which may be slow to
come to a head.

THUJA
For a variety of overgrowths, like warts,
polyps and moles. Complications from HPV
especially in gynaecology. Any ailment traced
back to a vaccine or desensitisation program.
DISCLAIMER
While the contents of this e-book are intended to help in the treatment of
acute illnesses, the treatment of chronic ongoing conditions requires
professional homeopathic prescribing, which is a more in-depth process
and will require a thorough case taking from a qualified Homeopathic
Practitioner.

The information provided in this book does not replace any advice from a
Medical Professional. Any application of the recommendations set forth in
this book are at the Home Prescriber's discretion. Please consult a Medical
Professional for any cases where you are unsure or require specific medical
advice.

Melissa Kupsch
HOMEOPATH
www.melissakupsch.com
hello.thathomeopath@gmail.com

@ThatHomeopath