Homeopathic Remedy for Burns and Scalds

Arsenicum alb. (Thrice a day): If ulcers are suspected to become gangrenous.

Cantharis Q (Thrice a day): For burning pains of bums. It is a remedy for all stages of bums and scalds.

Causticum 6 (Thrice a day): The patient is never well since burnt. Pains and shocks are removed by the use of this remedy. The bums are deep and the skin has been destroyed. Old bums which do not get well and for ill-effects of bums.

Hepar Sulphuris (Thrice a day): If ulcers develop on the burnt parts, use this remedy internally.

Picricum acidum Q (Twice a day): This dilution applied on lint is the best application for bums until granulation begins to form.

Urtica urens Q 5 drops, ½ hourly: 5 drops in water given every half an hour relieves burning and pain.

NOTE: Immediately after a burn, when the skin is intact, bathe the burnt parts in icy cold water in which a few drops of Cantharis Q have been added. Keep the parts dipped in icy cold water till the burning disappears. No blisters will be formed and there will be no ill-effects.