Storage
- Keep remedies away from extreme temperatures (avoid direct sunlight, excessive heat, or cold).
- Store remedies in a cool, dark place like a cupboard or drawer.
- Ensure remedies are away from strong odors, including perfumes, essential oils, and household cleaning products.
- Keep remedies away from magnets, computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
- Store remedies away from food, particularly strong-smelling items.
- Avoid placing remedies near microwaves, refrigerators, or other appliances that emit strong electromagnetic fields.
Longevity
Expiration
- Properly stored homeopathic remedies do not expire and retain their potency indefinitely.
- Expiry dates on labels are a regulatory requirement and do not reflect the actual shelf life of the remedies.
Usage and Administration
Customization:
- Remedies are commonly available in pellet form, which can be taken sublingually (under the tongue) for optimal absorption.
- Liquid remedies often contain alcohol to preserve shelf life. To dissipate the alcohol, place the liquid dose in a small amount of water and let it sit for a few minutes before taking.
- Remedies can also be provided in tablet form, depending on individual preferences and needs.
Administration
Handling
- Avoid touching the remedies directly with your fingers, as this can affect their potency.
- When taking pellets, pour 4 pellets into the vial lid and pop them directly into your mouth without touching them.
Sublingual (under the tongue)
- Remedies are ideally taken sublingually for the best absorption.
Avoid Strong Flavors
- Avoid taking remedies immediately before or after consuming food or drink, especially strong flavors like mint or coffee, which may interfere with the remedy’s effectiveness.
- Strong mint toothpastes and mouthwashes should be avoided around the time of taking a remedy.
For Children
- Crush pellets in water and give the mixture a gentle stir before administering.
- Use a dropper for infants to ensure accurate dosing.
Dosing Guidelines
General Dosing for Acute Conditions
- Take 4 pellets every 15 minutes during acute situations.
- After 1 hour (or 4 doses), wait and observe for any changes.
- Re-dose when you see a slight return of symptoms.
First Aid Dosing
- In first aid situations, dosing frequency should match the intensity of the injury.
- Most people do not dose frequently enough in acute or emergency situations; frequent dosing is often key to effective treatment.
Customized and Individualized Cases
- Follow the specific dosing instructions provided by your homeopath for customized and individualized cases.