How to Treat Sunburn with Homeopathy
- Sunburn is simply a burn of the skin that occurs after exposure to UVB rays.
- The risk associated with sunburn depends on the depth of the burn (whether or not blisters are present) and its extent on the skin. It is, of course, more serious in young children and the elderly.
Description: Homeopathic Kit for Treating Sunburn
The pain and redness caused by sunburn can be relieved withhomeopathy.
Be sure to choose the granules from the special homeopathic kit for sunburn based on your symptoms and the type of burn:
- Apis mellifica 15CH: This is the homeopathic remedy for sunburn with inflammation and redness, burning and stinging pain, and sensitivity to touch. The dosage for homeopathic treatment of sunburn is 3 granules of Apis 9CH three times a day.
- Belladonna 5CH: This is the homeopathic remedy for sunburn accompanied by inflammation, a burning sensation, heat, and throbbing pain that is aggravated by touch. The dosage for this homeopathic treatment for sunburn is 3 granules of Belladonna 5CH, 3 times a day.
Sunburncauses blisters (orphlyctenes) to appear immediately or within hours of exposure. The blisters are filled with a clear fluid and surrounded by a red area of skin.
- Cantharis 9CH: This is the homeopathic remedy for blisters caused by burns and sunburn. The dosage for homeopathic treatment of sunburn is 3 granules of Cantharis 5CH three times a day.
Contents of the Homeopathic Sunburn Kit
The homeopathic sunburn kit contains 6 tubes of granules: 2 Apis mellifica 9ch, 2 Belladonna 5ch, and 2 Cantharis 5ch.
Depending on availability, we supply homeopathic remedies from Boiron, Ferrier, or Lehning-Rocal.
Directions for Use of the Phlyctenes Homeopathic Kit
Homeopathic remedies should preferably be taken between meals.
It is recommended to avoid strong flavors (such as mint or coffee).
Thehomeopathic remedy kitcontains ready-to-use combinations of homeopathic treatments.
How to treat sunburn with homeopathy?
Let the granules dissolve under your tongue
If your skin is red, it is a first-degree burn. Take 5 granules of each of the following alternately every hour:
... then space out the doses as your condition improves.
If blisters appear (phlyctenes), it is a second-degree burn.
Properties of the homeopathic kit
- Apis mellifica: isrecommended for skin conditions that may be related to burns. Apis mellifica is a homeopathic remedy indicated for sunburns accompanied by inflammation and redness, burning and stinging pain, and sensitivity to touch.
- Belladonna: This is the homeopathic remedy forsunburnaccompanied by inflammation,a burning sensation, heat, and throbbing pain, which is aggravated by touch.
Apis mellificais more suitable for mild lesions with a pinkish skin tone, while Belladonna is better suited for skin that is reddened by the burn. Apis mellificasoothes stinging and burning pain. Belladonna addresses redness, a sensation of heat, pain, and swelling.
- Cantharis:This homeopathic remedy is recommended for skin burns. It is the homeopathic remedy for blisters caused byburnsandsunburn.
Precautions for Use
Due to the presence of lactose, this medication should not be used in cases of galactosemia, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, or lactose deficiency.For individuals with lactose intolerance, granules and doses can be formulated using sucrose.
Do not consume astringent substances (coffee, tobacco, camphor, mint, and chamomile) within half an hour before taking the granules or globules. Use a mint-free toothpaste.
For children: For children under 6 years of age, dissolve the granules in 100 ml of water.
Since the granules take a long time to dissolve, you should prepare the mixture in advance.
For pregnant women:Homeopathic medicines have no chemical toxicity, no contraindications, no interactions with other medications, and no adverse effects related to the amount ingested. Pregnant women can use them without any known risk to themselves or their unborn child.
Store homeopathic medicines away from light, heat, moisture, and any sources of fumes or fragrances.
What to do if there is no improvement within 24 hours: Certain conditions cannot be treated with homeopathy through self-medication alone. Their severity requires medical advice, which can be provided by a homeopathic or allopathic physician. This physician will determine whether your condition can be treated with homeopathy alone or whether your treatment should be supplemented with allopathic medicine.
If your symptoms persist, consult your doctor or homeopath.
Your pharmacist’s advice for treating sunburn with homeopathy
- If blisters are present with thesunburn, disinfect the area with aqueous chlorhexidine (such as Diaseptylspray) and apply a hydrocolloid dressing (Urgo Burn).
- Never re-expose sunburned skin that has not fully healed to the sun, as this increases the risk of skin cancer later on.
- For minor burns, run the affected area under cold tap water for at least 5 minutes to stop the burn from affecting deeper tissues.
- Warning! A large or deep burn always requires medical attention.