Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.
If you have spent any time looking at Heel's range for aches that follow the nerves or settle in the joints and soft tissues, you will have come across a name that is a bit of a mouthful: Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel. It is one of the less talked-about products in the range, which is a shame, because it brings together eight well-known homeopathic remedies in a single ampoule. This guide explains what is in it, what it is traditionally associated with, and how it sits alongside the more famous names such as Traumeel S and Zeel.
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What is Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel?
Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel is a combination homeopathic preparation from Heel's antihomotoxic Injeel range. The name gives away its two areas of traditional interest: neuralgo for nerve-type pain (neuralgia) and rheum for rheumatic complaints. The Injeel ampoules are small 1.1 ml vials of liquid containing potentised remedies, and this one is a blend rather than a single substance.
According to the product page, it is traditionally associated with neuralgia and with rheumatism of the soft tissues, along with arthritic complaints and intervertebral-disc disorders. The wider list of traditional associations includes lumbago, sciatica, osteochondrosis, neuralgia of the arm, intercostal and occipital neuralgia, polyarthritis, coxitis, periarthritis of the shoulder, rheumatism of the soft tissues and periostitis. It is also linked with rheumatic complaints that feel worse in cold, wet weather and better for movement and warmth, with stabbing or tearing pains, and with influenza accompanied by severe joint pains. With companion remedies it has also been used in herpes zoster.
That is a long list, and it is best read as a description of the pattern homeopaths have historically matched to these ingredients.
The eight remedies in each ampoule
Each 1.1 ml ampoule contains the following, in the potencies listed on the product page:
- Causticum Hahnemanni D10, D30, D200
- Colchicum autumnale D10, D30, D200
- Citrullus colocynthis D10, D30
- Ferrum metallicum D10, D30
- Lithium benzoicum D10, D30
- Rhus toxicodendron D10, D30
- Spiraea ulmaria D10, D30 (1.1 µl each)
- Gnaphalium polycephalum D6, D10, D30 (3.3 µl each)
Several of these have long histories on their own. Rhus toxicodendron is the classic homeopathic choice for stiffness that eases with gentle movement, and Colocynthis is a traditional name in cramping, neuralgic pain. Gnaphalium is traditionally linked with sciatic-type pain. If a single remedy interests you, our guides to natural remedies for nerve pain and neuralgia and back pain and sciatica give useful background.
How it is traditionally used
The product page describes the ampoule as supplied for oral use: the vial can be taken by mouth, either directly or in a little water. Other methods of use, including injection (i.m., s.c., i.d., i.v.), are for trained individuals, for example practitioners. As a general guideline, the contents of one ampoule are used 1 to 3 times weekly; in acute situations a practitioner may suggest more frequent use, or you may follow the directions you have been given.
Because the pack is a box of ten, many people treat it as a short course and then review how they feel with their practitioner. If you are unsure about frequency, that is the right moment to ask rather than guess.
How it fits with other Heel remedies
In the Heel tradition, combination ampoules are rarely thought of in isolation. Among the preparations we stock, Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel is commonly combined with:
- Traumeel S and Zeel for rheumatic and articular complaints
- Discus Compositum for disorders arising from the vertebral column and discs
- Spascupreel for accompanying spasm
- Mezereum Homaccord for herpes zoster
As a rough rule of thumb, Traumeel S is the name people reach for after a knock or strain, Zeel is associated with worn, stiff joints, and Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel sits in between, where the picture has a nerve-pain flavour or is aggravated by damp weather. Our guide Homaccord or Injeel: what is the difference? explains why Heel makes both styles of product.
Understanding the ingredient names
Latin names look intimidating, but most of these ingredients become familiar once translated.
- Colchicum autumnale is the autumn crocus, also called meadow saffron, which flowers in autumn.
- Citrullus colocynthis is colocynth, a trailing desert gourd also known as bitter apple.
- Rhus toxicodendron is the homeopathic name for poison ivy.
- Spiraea ulmaria is meadowsweet, a cream-flowered plant of damp meadows.
- Gnaphalium polycephalum is a cudweed, a member of the daisy family.
- Ferrum metallicum is metallic iron, and Lithium benzoicum is the lithium salt of benzoic acid.
- Causticum Hahnemanni carries the name of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, who devised the way it is prepared.
What the D numbers mean
The letter D stands for decimal: each step dilutes one part in ten, so D10 means ten such steps. Rather than a single strength, this ampoule combines several steps of the same ingredient, for example D10, D30 and D200 of Causticum. Heel calls this a potency chord, and our guide Homaccord or Injeel: what is the difference? explains the idea.
Pack sizes and form
Each ampoule holds 1.1 ml of liquid. The product page lists a box of 10 ampoules and a 10 x 10 bulk pack. The vials can be taken by mouth, directly or in a little water, as described above.
Who should take care
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, giving it to a child or taking prescribed medicine, speak to your doctor or practitioner.
Frequently asked questions
Is Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel the same as Traumeel S?
No. Traumeel S is a different combination, traditionally associated with injuries, bruising and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system. Neuralgo-Rheum-Injeel contains a different set of eight ingredients and is traditionally associated with neuralgic and rheumatic complaints.
How many ampoules come in a box?
The product page lists a box of 10 ampoules and a 10 x 10 pack for those who use it regularly.
Can I take it with Zeel?
The two are traditionally combined for rheumatic and articular complaints. Ask your practitioner how to space them for your own situation.
Does it contain anything I should be aware of?
The full composition is shown above and on the product page. It includes plant, mineral and metal-derived homeopathic ingredients in potentised form.
How quickly does it work?
We cannot promise a result or a timeframe. Responses to homeopathic medicines vary from person to person, and some people notice nothing at all.
What size is each ampoule?
Each ampoule contains 1.1 ml, according to the product page.
Can the ampoule be taken by mouth?
Yes. The page describes oral vials that can be taken directly or in water.
Is it a single remedy?
No. It is a combination of eight ingredients, several of them in more than one potency.
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- Heel's Guide to Musculoskeletal Complaints
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