Healthy shopping: Homeopathic remedy kits

Joanna Evans hunts down homeopathic remedy kits available in the US and UK

If you’re looking to get started with using homeopathic remedies, like the ones mentioned in David Needleman’s column, consider a homeopathic home remedy kit. These selections of commonly used remedies are usually supplied in a storage case that you can keep at home or take with you when traveling. They make a great Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one.

Here are a few options from trusted homeopathic pharmacies. You can also purchase single remedies from these companies if you prefer.

US

Washington Homeopathic Products
200C Homeopathic Remedy Kit, $209.99
homeopathyworks.com

Put together based on the recommendations of well-trained homeopaths and the knowledge gained over 150 years in business, this home remedy kit contains 50 commonly used remedies in 200C potency and comes with a handy carrying case and directions for using them.

Each glass vial contains 350 poppy seed–sized pellets, and refills are available to order on the website. The same remedies are also available in a 30C potency kit ($169.99) or a 30C/200C combination kit ($342.99).

Boiron
HomeoFamily Kit, $199.99
boironusa.com

Supplied with plastic storage drawers for easy organization, this home kit contains 32 full-sized tubes of the most widely used Boiron single homeopathic remedies in a mix of 30C and 6C potencies, including Arnica Montana, Coffea Cruda and Nux Vomica. It also includes 12 individual doses of Oscillococcinum®, a patented homeopathic product made by Boiron to ease flu-like symptoms, plus an Easy Guide to Homeopathic Medicines leaflet.

UK

Ainsworths
The Essential Kit, £60.00
ainsworths.com

Ainsworths has a range of home remedy kits available, including this bestselling Essential Kit, which consists of 42 remedies for everyday ailments and emergencies, all in 30C potencies. Each vial contains up to 36 pills (1.3 g), and the kit comes with a convenient carrying case along with a 72-page self-help guide. Ainsworths also offers bespoke kits—contact the company to find out more.

Helios
Basic 36 Kit, £46.50
helios.co.uk

As well as an Accident & Emergency Kit, Childbirth Kit, Travel Kit and Pet Kit, Helios offers this Basic 36 Kit containing 36 remedies to cover a wide range of common ailments, minor injuries and first aid situations for all the family. Presented in a compact storage case with a mini remedy guide, the remedies are supplied in 2 g glass bottles holding approximately 35 doses in lactose-free, organic sucrose pill form. They are all in 30C potency, and refills are available from the company website.

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