Dr.Reckeweg R16 Migraine and Neuralgia drops, Headache

About Reckeweg R16 Migraine & Neuralgia drops

Dr.Reckeweg R16 German homeopathic drops treats tension related headaches, anxiety induced headache, from overthinking, and emotional stress. It is indicated for migraine, intense pain along the course of nerve (neuralgia) of head and from chills. Easy and natural way to cure your migraine, works wonders as a pain relief from extreme migraine and headache's

Chills and Headache: Viral infections, such as the common cold, and bacterial infections, such as food poisoning, can both cause chills and headaches. When you have chills without a fever, causes may include low blood sugar, anxiety or fear, or intense physical exercise

R16 Indications: Migraine, nervous headaches, neuralgia of the head, indisposition due to continuous headaches frequently resulting from an insignificant chill.

About: 1 out of 10 people suffer from migraine. Migraine is form of a vascular headache which is caused due to enlargement of the blood vessels (vasodilatation). Migraine causes release of chemicals from the nerve fibers that further cause pain, inflammation etc. Symptoms of migraine are irritability, depression, sleepiness, fatigue etc. Causes of migraine can be allergies, loud noise, bright lights, certain perfumes, emotional stress, irregular sleep, alcohol etc

Neuralgia refers to the stabbing, burning and sever pain occurring along the damaged nerve commonly found in neck and face areas. The nerves in body are protected by coating called myelin sheath and when this myelin is damaged it results into neuralgia. Causes of neuralgia can be diabetes, old age, chemical irritation, trauma etc. Symptoms of neuralgia include the increased sensitivity of skin with the path of damaged nerve, stabbing pain accompanied by burning sensation, weakness etc.

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R16 Ingredients: Cimicifuga D4, Gelsemium D3, Iris. D2, Sanguinaria D3, Spigelia D4

Mode of action of individual ingredients in Dr.Reckeweg R16

The key properties in Dr. Reckeweg R 16 drops are medicines for headaches derived from the following ingredients

• Cimicifuga - treats neuralgia as a reflex symptom of the ovarian disorders. It also treats the pain situated above the orbit of the eye (supraobital). Dr KS Gopi says "Cimicifuga racemosa is prescribed when the pains are like electric shocks and worse during menses. More the flow more the suffering .Pain is better by warmth and eating. Sensation of opening and shutting in the brain."
• Gelsemium - treats congestion of cerebral, prostration (action of lying stretched out on the ground) feeling, strong dislike or disinclination (aversion) to light and the pain above eyes. Dr Vikas Sharma says Gelsemium is good for vestibular headaches where patient suffers vertigo and dizziness, imbalance. Good for migraine headache which is triggered by eyestrain. The pain begins from the back of the head and travels upwards to settle over the forehead or the eye.
• Iris versic. - treats periodic migraine, occasional temporary blindness caused by intense headache, vomiting at climax of the headache. Iris Versicolor is good for migraine attended with intense nausea, vomiting or acidity. Vomiting of acidic, sour, bitter, belching with intense burning behind sternum and in throat is well marked. Acidic stomach reflux leads to headaches. Headache with diarrhoea signals prescription of Iris Versicolor. This medicine is also useful where migraine begins with a blur before the eyes.
• Sanguinaria - serves as medicines for headaches to treat nervous irritability, alternating shivering and heat, headaches, intolerance to light and noise, improvement while lying down. It is effective remedy for right-sided migraine. The pain starts from the back of head i.e. occiput, ascends and settles over the right eye. Lying down quietly in a dark room brings relief. In some cases, sleep may relieve pain. women during menopause and those fasting (going without meals) often triggers a migraine headache in persons prescribed 
• Spigelia - treats unilateral (affecting only one side) headache that rises and decreases with sun. It is most effective Homeopathic medicine for left-sided migraine. It is indicated when the headache is located over the left temporal region, forehead and eyes. 

General Indications for Dr.Reckeweg R 16 drops

The self-healing powers of the body during an illness is triggered by the biological homeopathic specialties of Dr. Reckeweg and Co.Gmbh, Bensheim, which acts as a specific stimulus in treatment.

The pharmaceutical properties of each of the individual ingredients complement one another in their effect on the individual symptoms and illness (stage)

The indicated quantity of drops of Dr.Reckeweg R 16 should be taken before meals with some water unless otherwise prescribed by doctor. Medicines indicated for external use should be applied to the affected area and gently rubbed until absorbed by skin.

R16 Price: MRP Rs.270

R16 Review: Dr Kirti, a homeopath recommends R16 drops for migraine, neuralgia and headache. He says in 85% of his patients, R16 has provided effective results. Watch his You Tube video titled "Homoeopathic medicine for migraine headache?explain!". He also recommends Natrum Carb 30 alongwith R16. Know more here 

Contra Indication for Dr.Reckeweg R 16 drops

• The medication (Dr.Reckeweg R 16 drops)should not be taken if patient develops any hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients
• Generally medications should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor
• Pls keep medications out of reach from children.
• Homeopathic medications should be kept out of direct light and stored at a constant temperature, not over 30 degree Centigrade (86 degree F)
• This being a natural product, it may sometime precipitate slightly or become cloudy, but this does not affect the quality and effectiveness of the product. If this happens, shake the product well before using.
• Once you break open the seal, medications should be used up quickly

Complimentary medicines to R16 (combination available in dropdown)

Flu and Headache: If you are suffering from a cold or flu, a headache can come due to infection-fighting molecules called “cytokines” that are released by your immune system. headache of influenza “generally last two or 3 days; yet it may continue for 2 to 3 weeks or more. Dr Reckeweg recommends R6+R16 for this condition

Facial neuralgia and headache: Facial Neuralgia cause headaches, as the pain is concentrated in the forehead, around the eye and at the top of the skull. Facial trauma, vascular compression or dental procedures may trigger this. Dr Reckeweg recommends R70+R16 for this condition

Sinusitis headache: Allergic, nonallergic or fungal sinusitis can cause changes in the pressure in the sinuses triggering headaches. Sinus headache occurs when the sinus passages behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, and forehead are congested with pressure and pain. Dr Reckeweg recommends R49+R16+R1 for this condition

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