| Ouch | Best remedy | How to use | Look for |
| Bruises | Arnica (Arnica montana) | Take homeopathic arnica internally, or apply a topical cream to banged-up body parts to decrease swelling, numb the pain, and speed healing. | NatraBio's Arnica Rub |
| Cuts and scrapes | Calendula (Calendula officinalis) | Marigold-derived calendula speeds up the healing of minor scrapes and shallow cuts. Clean the wound, then apply a generous coating of calendula ointment or salve. | Weleda Calendula Ointment |
| Minor burns and sunburn | Aloe (Aloe vera) | Studies have shown that smoothing on aloe vera gel makes burns heal faster and reduces swelling. And the gel cools the painful heat. | Jason Natural Products Aloe Vera 98% Moisturizing Gel |
| Bee stings | Apis mellifica | Tuck three 30c homeopathic pellets under your tongue three times a day until you're ouch free. Be sure to remove the stinger first (a baking soda paste can help draw it out). | Boiron Apis Mellifica |
| Bug bitess | Ledum palustre | Another homeopathic remedy, this works best as part of a salve made with other pain- and itch-fighters, including calendula and Apis mellifica. | Hyland's Bug Bite Ointment |
| Source: Lisa Arnold, ND. Arnold has a private practice in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. |
