Top 5 Remedies Every Family Needs at Home

Gentle, natural support for everyday ailments

When it comes to those little dramas that pop up in everyday family life - fevers, falls, upset tummies, emotional meltdowns - having a few homeopathic remedies on hand can make such a difference.

Here are my top 5 remedies I recommend for nearly every household. These are the ones I never travel without, and the ones I reach for again and again in clinic and at home.

1. Aconite

For: Sudden fevers, shock, or fright

Aconite is the remedy you want for the very beginning of something - especially when symptoms come on suddenly, after getting cold, being out in the wind, or after a scare. Think: midnight fevers, a fright from bad news, or a child waking panicked after a nightmare.

Best used within the first 24 hours of symptoms showing up.

2. Arnica

For: Bumps, bruises, injuries, and overexertion

Every family needs Arnica. It’s the first remedy to think of after a fall, knock, or strain. It helps reduce bruising, swelling, and shock after physical trauma - from kids banging into furniture, to a parent waking sore after gardening.

Also great after dental work or surgery to support healing.

3. Belladonna

For: Sudden high fevers, headaches, or throbbing pain

Belladonna suits those intense, red, hot states - think flushed cheeks, glassy eyes, throbbing headaches, or fevers that spike quickly (often without sweating). There’s often a hypersensitivity to light, touch, or noise.

This one can be magic when used appropriately for acute flare- ups.

4. Chamomilla

For: Teething, tantrums, or extreme irritability (especially in kids)

This remedy is a godsend for sensitive, cranky children - especially when they’re teething or overtired. If your child is screaming one moment and demanding something the next (only to throw it away), Chamomilla might be your answer.

Look for the classic sign: "Nothing will satisfy them."

5. Nux Vomica

For: Tummy upsets, hangovers, or overindulgence

Nux vomica is ideal when someone has overdone it - too much food, coffee, alcohol, or screen time. It helps with indigestion, nausea, irritability, and sleep troubles after stimulants or stress.

Also helpful for people who are tense, overworked, and snappy.

Bonus Tip:

Keep these remedies in a safe, cool place and try to avoid handling the pellets directly.

A single dose (a few drops or pellets under the tongue) is often enough to get things moving.

If in doubt - reach out! Homeopathy is all about individualisation, but these five are an excellent starting point.

If you're keen to build your own home remedy kit, I offer custom kits and easy how- to guides for families - just flick me a message.

Gentle, effective, and natural - homeopathy is here for your everyday family life.