Homeopathic Tylenol Swaps
Homeopathy is gentle, effective, and safe for all ages.
Dosing is very simple and the same for ages 0-100. 1 pellet every 15 minutes for an hour until symptoms change/prove.
Then you’ll either change to a different remedy that fits the new situation, or you’ll continue giving the original remedy as needed, 2-3 times a day.
For babies who can’t melt a pellet under their tongue, melt the pellet in a little jar of water and give a few drops of the water with a medicine syringe.
If you can’t decide which remedy is best, try them both, but together at the same time (either melted together in a water dose or put in the mouth at the same time).
Homeopathy is one of the safest tools a pregnant mom can reach for, because every remedy is made from natural substances that are diluted to the point where no physical trace remains - only the energetic imprint. That means you’re getting the body’s “instructions” for healing without exposing yourself or your baby to concentrated herbs, drugs or chemicals.
Unlike pharmaceuticals, homeopathic remedies don’t cross the placenta in a way that could cause harm.
They’re gentle, non-toxic, and can be tailored to match your exact symptom picture, whether that’s morning sickness, headaches, back pain or emotional ups and downs.
It’s one of the few systems of medicine where literally every remedy on the shelf is considered safe in pregnancy when used appropriately.
This post is meant to be educational, these statements are not approved by the FDA, and nothing in this post is medical advice.
Fever
Belladonna – sudden high fevers, red hot face, glassy eyes, throbbing pulse, often dry heat
Aconite – fever after exposure to cold wind, sudden onset, restless and anxious
Ferrum phos – low-grade fever, slow onset, early stage infections
Gelsemium- fever with body aches, lethargic and May have headache.
Headache (general)
Belladonna – intense throbbing, worse with noise or light, better lying in dark
Nux vomica – stress or hangover headaches, worse in the morning, cranky mood
Bryonia – splitting headache, worse with slightest movement, better lying still
Kali phos - headaches from stress or too much studying. Tension headaches
Sinus Headache
Kali bichromicum – thick yellow or stringy mucus, pain between the eyes
Pulsatilla – congested, better outdoors in fresh cool air, clingy or weepy mood
Migraine
Iris versicolor – migraines with visual aura, nausea, sour vomiting
Sanguinaria – right-sided headaches, starts in the neck and moves upward, burning or throbbing
Belladonna - Sudden, intense, throbbing headaches; worse from light, noise, or movement; face may be red and hot.
Toothache
Chamomilla – unbearable pain, child inconsolable, one cheek hot the other cold
Mercurius – throbbing pain, drooling, foul breath, worse at night
Hepar sulph – sharp, shooting pains, sensitive to cold air, worse uncovering
Plantago - tooth Sensitivity to cold air, pain radiates to ear.
Teething in Kids
Chamomilla – fussy, wants to be carried constantly, screaming in pain. Can appear angry
Pulsatilla – clingy, whiny, comforted by cuddles and fresh air
Earache / Ear Infection Pain
Chamomilla – severe pain, child shrieks, worse at night
Pulsatilla – thick yellow discharge, better in cool air, worse in warm rooms
Belladonna – sudden onset, ear red and hot, throbbing pain with fever
Muscle Aches
Arnica – sore, bruised, feels like you were “beaten up,” worse touch or movement
Rhus tox – stiffness and soreness, better after moving around, worse when first starting to move
Joint Pain / Arthritis
Bryonia – pain worse with movement, better lying still, joints feel dry and hot
Rhus tox – pain worse at rest, better once you loosen up, worse damp or cold weather
Caulophyllum- arthritis and rheumatism the fingers
Ruta graveolens- arthritis that is worse from damp, cold weather and from motion/use.
Menstrual Cramps
Mag phos – cramping relieved by heat or pressure, better doubled over with a heating pad
Colocynthis – violent cramps, better with firm pressure on the abdomen, irritability with pain
Cimicifuga - back and neck pain. Shooting pains that move in a downward directions.
Back Pain
Arnica – bruised soreness after overuse, exercise or strain
Rhus tox – stiff back, better moving, worse sitting still
Nux vomica – tight, cramping back pain, worse at night or early morning, irritable mood
Sore Throat
Belladonna – sudden fiery red throat, high fever, dry heat, painful swallowing
Phytolacca – dark red swollen throat, pain shoots to the ears, glands tender
Mercurius – sweaty, drooling, bad breath, constant need to swallow
Ferr phos - for first stage illness/sore throat
Hepar Sulph- splinter like pain, useful for strep. Feels better after hot drinks
Post-Surgery Soreness
Arnica – bruising, swelling, general trauma recovery
Hypericum – sharp nerve pain, surgical cuts, areas rich in nerve
