Natural Medicine Glossary: A Complete A to Z Homeopathy Medicine List

Homeopathic Ingredient
By Dr. Peter Klapper Ph.D.


Natural medicine emphasizes the importance of tapping into the medicinal properties of natural substances to treat illnesses and strengthen the body. With roots in ancient culture dating back around 5000 years, natural medicine has since branched out into more modern techniques, one of which is homeopathy.

Homeopathy has a significantly different approach to natural medicine. However, they still share a few similarities, particularly in using natural substances for healing. Both practices also have a significant number of followers, demonstrated by the growing market share of alternative medicine.

Thanks to its effectiveness, more people are trying homeopathy. It helps to know the available homeopathic medicine in the market. Lucky for you, this article provides a complete A-to-Z homeopathy medicine list with the diseases they can treat.

A-to-Z List of Homeopathic Medicines
Homeopathy trains the body to fight diseases by administering substances that produce similar manifestations as those diseases. As such, natural substances are an essential part of the practice. Below, we've listed the main ingredients in our homeopathic products to help you determine what works for your disease or condition.

A
Achillea millefolium Common name: Yarrow 
Potency: 8C
For centuries, people have found various treatments in yarrow. It contains flavonoids that produce saliva and stomach acids, which can help with digestive problems. Remedies with yarrow can also help with liver disorders like hepatitis and skin conditions like jaundice. Traditionally, it has also been used to dress wounds and fight infections.

Aesculus hippocastanum Common name: Horse chestnut
Potency: 30C
The horse chestnut has its roots in folk medicine as a remedy for gastrointestinal problems, hemorrhoids, and leg cramps. It has also gained popularity as a treatment for venous insufficiency.

Allium sativum Common name: Garlic
Potency: 89C
Besides its flavor, garlic has been used for its medicinal properties. It contains the enzyme alliinase and alliin, which have a host of therapeutic benefits. Homeopathic medications infused with the plant strengthen the immune system and manage cardiovascular diseases.

 Aloe barbadensis leaf juice Common name: Aloe vera
Aloe vera contains many different compounds, enzymes, and vitamins that produce medicinal effects in our bodies. Its succulent leaf contains juice that helps relieve burns, wounds, and inflammation. It also has a laxative effect aiding digestion, especially during constipation.

Althaea officinalis Common name: Marsh-mallow
Potency: 34C
The roots of common marsh-mallow have been popular as a medicinal herb that helps soothe irritated mucous membranes caused by coughs, asthma, and sore throat.

Angelica
Potency: 89C
Angelica is a plant genus that relieves nervousness and tension from stress or anxiety. This plant can also stimulate gastric secretion and treat gas. Treating skin conditions with angelica is also possible via topical applications. It's also known to help women with their menstrual problems.

Arctium lappa Common name: Burdock root
Potency: 12X
The Burdock root, the most valuable part of the burdock plant, contains the prebiotic inulin, which improves digestion and digestive health. It also contains antioxidants, making it a great addition to a natural skincare routine and a homeopathic remedy for eczema, inflammation, acne, and psoriasis.

Arnica montana Common name: Arnica
Potency: 30C
Arnica has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it a popular remedy for muscle aches, inflammation, and wounds. It also eases joint and back pain and inflammation from insect bites.

Avena sativa Common name: Oat
Potency: 30X
When taken in excess, oats can cause gassiness and bloating. At the same time, it's an excellent homeopathic treatment for digestive issues, such as constipation and food intolerance.

B
Berberis vulgaris Common name: Barberry
Potency: 10X
Due to its antibacterial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties, barberry is a homeopathic medication for fever, cough, depression, and bleeding, among many others. It also heals dental conditions like plaque buildup and gingivitis.

C
Calendula officinalis Common name: Marigold
Potency: 6X
Marigold has antimicrobial properties that make it a popular natural remedy for dermatitis, wounds, and burns. The flower petals also help treat ulcers, upset stomachs, and menstrual cramps.

Carduus marianus Common name: Milk thistle
Potency: 12C
Milk thistle has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. When used as homeopathic medicine, it can ease digestive problems such as gassiness and nausea. It also helps remedy conditions in the liver and gallbladder.

Chamomile oil
Chamomile has an incredibly high number of esters, providing antispasmodic effects that relieve spasms. Its oil is a common substance in homeopathy for acne, eczema, rashes, and scars. It also helps moisturize the skin to avoid dryness and irritation.

Coffea cruda Common name: Green coffee
Potency: 30C
Sufficient quantities of coffee act as a stimulant to keep us feeling awake. But in its homeopathic medicine form, it helps treat physical and mental conditions like hyperactivity, insomnia, headaches, and toothaches.

E
Echinacea angustifolia Common name: Echinacea
Potency: 10X
Echinacea is an excellent homeopathic replacement for cold and flu meds, given its antiseptic and antiviral properties that help the body fight against infections and diseases like cold sores and shingles. It can also treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

G
German chamomile
Potency: 30C
The homeopathic uses of German chamomile include reduced swelling, redness, and volatile oil production. As such, it can be an excellent remedy against eczema. It also helps the brain by promoting body relaxation and alleviating anxiety.


H
Hamamelis virginiana Common name: Witch hazel
Potency: 30C
Witch hazel is commonly applied to the skin to treat itching, ringworm, inflammation, bruises, and insect bites. However, if ingested as hazel water, it helps remedy diarrhea, colds, and tuberculosis.

Hydrocotyle asiatica Common name: Pennywort
Potency: 12C
The pennywort plant has strong antibiotic properties that help with skin conditions. Because of its wound-healing capabilities, it’s an effective homeopathic medicine for psoriasis, leprosy, and eczema. It can also heal diarrhea, fever, and anxiety.

Hypericum perforatum Common name: St. John's wort
Potency: 8X
St. John's wort has roots in history as a popular neuroactive medication for anxiety and depression. Aside from psychological conditions, it also helps remedy physical afflictions like minor burns.

I
Inula helenium Common name: Elecampane
Potency: 55C
Elecampane's roots and rhizomes treat several conditions, including respiratory issues. As an effective homeopathic disinfectant, it also helps manage inflammation and bacterial infections.

Iris versicolor Common name: Purple iris
Potency: 12C
Purple iris boasts anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it ideal as a remedy for gastrointestinal and digestive issues, such as constipation, bile problems, liver issues, and vomiting. However, it can also relieve skin rashes and other skin conditions.


L
Lactuca virosa Common name: Wild lettuce
Potency: 12C
Wild lettuce is often used in homeopathic pain medication and as a remedy for whooping cough. Thanks to its psychoactive properties, it also helps with poor sleep and anxiety.

 Lavandula vera Common name: Lavender
Lavender improves muscle tension and mood and supports the nervous system. Its soothing properties help relieve stress and insomnia, which is particularly beneficial for kids' health and wellness. It is also highly concentrated with linalool, a terpene with antifungal and antimicrobial properties that treat acne and psoriasis.

N
Niaouli oil Common name: Paperbark Tree

Niaouli oil comes from paperbark tea trees and has antiseptic properties. In effect, it's helpful for sanitation, healing wounds, preventing infections, and general first aid treatment.

Natrum muriaticum Common name: Sodium chloride
Potency: 12X
Sodium chloride, or table salt, is a popular homeopathic remedy for chronic diseases. It improves bodily functions like balancing electrolytes and acid-base, carrying nutrients into cells, aiding nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and secreting gastric acid. It also protects the body against colds, infections, and fevers.

O
Ocimum Common name: Holy basil
Potency: 89C
Ocimum has a host of beneficial properties, including antidiabetic, antifungal, antimicrobial,  antifungal, and antimicrobial characteristics. It treats various diseases and conditions, including bronchitis, asthma, malaria, diarrhea, arthritis, and fever.

P
Passiflora Common name: Wild maracuja
Potency: 20C
Wild maracuja is a climbing, flowering plant that helps manage insomnia, stress, and pain. It has an antispasmodic effect that calms the nervous system. As such, patients often receive wild maracuja before undergoing surgery to reduce anxiety.

Pelagorium graveolens Common name: Rose geranium
Given its high citronellol content, rose geranium is beneficial for toning the skin and preventing acne breakouts. It also helps stop bleeding and treats hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Phytolacca Americana Common name: American pokeweed
Potency: 8X
When administered topically, the American pokeweed can treat joint problems like arthritis and chronic rheumatism. It also has purgative characteristics, so if taken orally, it acts as a laxative and an emetic.

Pinus sylvestris Common name: Scots pine
Potency: 12X
The leaves of scots pines have expectorant properties for treating colds and bronchitis.  Scots pine also helps reduce fatigue and improve men’s testosterone levels. 

Piper methysticum Common name: Kava
Potency: 30C
Kava, a pepper plant from the South Pacific, affects the central nervous system to remedy certain conditions. For instance, people commonly use it to help manage anxiety, stress, and sleeping problems.

R
Ruta graveolens Common name: Rue
Potency: 12C
Rue is often called the “herb of grace” for its numerous medicinal benefits like antioxidant, antiplasmodial, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. People commonly use rue to help treat indigestion and skin conditions.

S
Salvia sclarea Common name: Clary sage
Clary sage is an effective homeopathic treatment for conditions with a feeling of heaviness or darkness. As such, it’s helpful for healing migraines and managing insomnia. Its gentle scent also reduces stress and anxiety, improving sleep and cortisol levels.

Sambucus nigra Common name: Elderberry
Potency: 10X
Elderberries have antipyretic properties, which makes them helpful against the common cold and flu. They also help manage cholesterol levels, keeping the body in tip-top shape.

Scutellaria lateriflora Common name: Blue skullcap
Potency: 12C
Blue skullcap is a herb that can treat psychological disorders, such as hysteria, epilepsy, and nervous tension. It also helps people with insomnia fall asleep soundly.

Silicea Common name: Silica
Potency: 10X
As the homeopathic form of silica, silicea helps manage a lack of energy, chills, and irritability. Additionally, silicea is beneficial for people who constantly worry and have anxiety.

Solidago Common name: Goldenrod
Potency: 10X
Solidago has been traditionally used to treat wounds since it has anti-inflammatory properties. Because of this, it can be a topical treatment for gout and hemorrhoids. It also has diuretic properties, which help eliminate excess fluids. This makes them alternative treatments to kidney stones and urinary tract infections.

T
Taraxacum officinale Common name: Dandelion
Potency: 6C
Dandelion's phytochemicals make it an effective homeopathic medicine for urine production problems, viruses, infections, arthritis, and diabetes.

Thiosinaminum Common name: Mustard seed
Potency: 8C
Mustard seeds possess antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. They help manage ear problems like tinnitus and vertigo. They likewise dissolve scar tissue, tumors, and lupus.

Thuja occidentalis Common name: Northern white cedar
Potency: 89C
Northern white cedar can treat warts, cystitis, psoriasis, amenorrhea, and enuresis. It also remedies acute and chronic upper respiratory infections. If you're suffering from athlete's foot, northern white cedar is excellent for natural foot care.

Trigonella foenum-graecum Common name: Fenugreek
Potency: 89C
Fenugreek helps manage flatulence and has antidiabetic and antiulcer effects. Moreover, it helps boost testosterone and estrogen production in men and women.

U
Urtica dioica Common name: Stinging nettle
Potency: 8C
Stinging nettle helps with various types of bleeding. It also works as a homeopathic medication for respiratory illnesses, such as asthma and bronchitis, and as an allergy relief medicine for children's allergy relief.

V
Valeriana officinalis Common name: Valerian
Potency: 12C
More commonly known as Valerian root, it is a tall plant whose roots and stems can treat insomnia and its symptoms. It also increases the production of GABA in the body, easing anxiety while improving mood and sleep.

Verbena 
Potency: 12C
The parts of verbena that grow above the ground are excellent homeopathic remedies. They can heal gum diseases, sinus inflammation, heart conditions, and depression. Verbena can also be a topical medicine for treating wounds and burns.

Z
Zingiber officinale Common name: Ginger
Potency: 89C
Ginger helps alleviate swelling and nausea by targeting the stomach, intestines, and nervous system. It also helps manage menstrual cramps, migraine, and diabetes.

Leverage Natural Medicine with Homeopathy
Homeopathic reliance on plants and minerals demonstrates its deep roots in natural medicine. While they may share different approaches, both practices aim to maximize the natural environment in promoting health and wellness. Take advantage of nature's abundant medications by learning and practicing homeopathic remedies.

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