We offer a number of formats for different purposes:
| Pillules, Granules & Tablets | Pillules, granules and tablets are the most common forms of
homeopathic remedies and are taken internally. The only difference
between them is the size, with tablets
being larger than pillules, which are larger than granules. Whethere a particular size is a pellet or a pill can be a little subjective so we lump them all in together. The number after the # refers to the size - larger numbers are bigger. Please see our pill sizes page for more. These remedies are normaly placed under the tongue until they disolve. Allergens: lactose, sucrose |
| Ointments, Creams, & Lotions | These are applied directly to the affected area, where the
symptoms are entirely local to the skin in one area, such as spots, bruising, insect
bites, etc.
Allergens: lanolin, petrolatum - please contact us |
| Liquid Dilution | The remedy as a liquid dilution is the basis of the above
formats. Liquid dilutions are also used as remedies in thier
own right, most often where the patient is allergic to the pillule
base, or for animals (given as a drop in their drinking water) which can not be persuaded to take tablets. Liquid dilutions contain alcohol as a preservative. 20% alcohol is standard for direct use. High (87%) alcohol is used for medicating pills with, as otherwise the high water content turns them to mush. The alcohol content is very low, and in a normal dose (one drop, typically in a glass of water), there is no chance of intoxication. Allergens: corn alcohol |
| Tincture | This is the starting point for making the liquid dilution. The extract the remedy will be made from is in a relatively concentrated form, and consequently the tincture is not intended for treatment directly. However, it seems that occasionaly, particularly in India, the lowest available potency is referred to as the mother tincture. Tinctures contain alcohol as a preservative. |