The pulsatilla homeopathic remedy is derived from the meadow anemone flower. The whole plant is used in homeopathic remedies of varying potencies.

Arnica montana is a homeopathic remedy created from the arnica plant, which is native to Siberia and Europe but cultivated in North America as well. Homeopathy is a type of alternative medicine based on the principle that "similar cures similar."

Homeopathy is a healing art based on the principle that "like cures like." Homeopathic practitioners prescribe extremely diluted remedies -- based on the patient’s condition -- that would provoke the same symptoms in healthy patients.

There is no single homeopathic cure for stomach pain since tummy troubles can be caused by a host of different things. Before choosing a remedy, a homeopath will try to determine the cause of the pain--for example, menstrual cramps, indigestion or overindulging--and consider what other symptoms are present.

Nasal congestion occurs when nasal tissues become swollen with excess fluid. It can be caused by a cold, influenza or allergies. If your Eustachian tube becomes blocked due to cold or infection, ear congestion can result.

Tendinitis, the inflammation of a tendon, occurs at the joints of the human body, including the ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Commonly the result of a repetitive stress injury or from overuse, tendinitis occurs where a muscle attaches to a bone.

Homeopaths use numerous types of sulfur to prepare remedies for various ailments.

Excess poundage is a common problem; the National Institutes of Health states that almost two thirds of the United States population is overweight. The NIH advises a well-balanced, low-calorie diet and more exercise. Some people turn to homeopathic remedies for weight loss.

Cantharis is a homeopathic remedy that contains a toxic substance called cantharidin from the insect Lytta vesicatoria, commonly known as the Spanish fly or blister beetle. People use cantharis topically to heal burns and blisters, and orally to treat bladder inflammation (cystitis).

Homeopathy employs the use of highly diluted amounts of substances derived from plants and minerals in order to assist the body in healing itself. Homeopathic pharmaceutical companies prepare these remedies based on rigorous standards. Specific remedies are chosen based on specific symptoms.