Homeopathy for Infant Colic

The following information gives a brief description of some of the more commonly used remedies for colic:

Bryonia alba
(Bryonia) is for the infant who is irritable and does not want to be carried. He is worse from movement and touch with a tendency toward constipation.

Chamomilla
Chamomilla is for the "impossible cranky irritable" baby who moves about in agony. She cries one minute for something and then pushes it away the next. Both baby and parents are miserable. Baby is better from being carried. One notable feature is that one cheek is red and the other is pale.

Colocynthis
Colocynthis should be considered for severe colic. The baby screams with gas pains and is doubled over. The pain is better with firm pressure on the tummy.

Magnesia phosphorica
(Mag phos) is used when relief is brought on by gentle abdominal pressure. The baby also feels better with warmth on the belly.

Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla is for the affectionate baby who is irritable and desires sympathy and attention.Naturally, homeopathy offers relief and cure to countless other challenges that await new parents. Homeopathic remedies are growing in popularity as people are becoming more familiar with all it has to offer.