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Sister Lilian Remedies
Sister Lilian Remedies were formulated by well-known pregnancy and parenting advisor Sister Lilian in conjunction with the largest complementary health company in South Africa, Vital Health Foods. This she did to satisfy her passionate desire to offer totally safe natural products for the pregnancy, baby and childcare market in South Africa.

Working with Vital ensured the highest possible manufacturing standard to internationally acceptable codes. The family market now has access to effective self-help treatment options for a wide range of common health and wellness issues at cost effective prices.

The range has unique, attractive packaging and the credibility and advisory back-up of the Sister Lilian Centre. Product names immediately indicate what they are for and with allergies, intolerances and sensitivities in mind, have no preservatives, colourants, alcohol, lactose or gluten in the tablets.

Dosage guidelines
Homeopathic remedies are seldom taken as a course and are mostly only needed while one is experiencing symptoms.

Sister Lilian Remedies are in a very safe base substance which is suitable for babies, children, expectant women and breastfeeding moms alike. For babies, crush a tablet between two teaspoons and either give as a powder or mix with a little water or milk. The tablets don't crush as easily as many homeopathic remedies but that is due to the advantages of the base substance which contains no lactose - a major plus for many families. Diabetics can consequently take the remedies without anxiety as the glycaemic index is negligible. Children and adults can simply chew the tablets.

Standard dose - 1 tablet 3x/day
Acute illness - 1 tablet 1-2 hourly until symptoms improve, then revert to standard dose, cease when symptoms gone
Chronic illness - 1 tablet 2-3x/day for a prolonged period


The Care Range
ColicCare

Is the standard remedy for cramps and wind
This is our wide spectrum colic remedy
ColicCare will help all fretful, cramping babies
Moms should take Sister Lilian Rescue Emotion for anxiety-induced colic, which accounts for about 75% of cases

NausiCare

The remedy that assists with treatment of all types of nausea and vomiting, irrespective of age
Our specific remedy to help babies with reflux and posseting
This remedy is also safe for heartburn and indigestion in pregnancy and for anyone else in the family with these symptoms
Sister Lilian Rescue Digest is however the main remedy for pregnancy nausea and heartburn

MucoCare

An excellent remedy for treatment of many types of nasal and upper respiratory tract symptoms
Excess mucus is mostly the start of nose, throat and ear problems and MucoCare will help considerably
It is also for sinusitis, wet and dry coughs and a runny or blocked nose

ImmunoCare

This is the Echinacea based remedy of the Care Range to support strong resistance
It can be used preventatively and for treatment of infections, in addition to other specifically indicated remedies
ImmunoCare is suitable for the whole family

EarCare

This remedy assists with treatment of inflammation of the ear, earache and mild ear infections
Glue ear also responds well
It is suitable for adults, children and babies

TonsiCare

The remedy that gently helps relieve red, sore and infected throats
TonsiCare promotes healthy tonsils too
It is suitable for adults, children and babies


The Rescue Range
Rescue Emotion
An effective homeopathic and South African flower essence remedy for effective support with all emotional challenges no matter age or stage
Mood swings and extreme emotions of pregnancy will be eased
Third day blues and mild postnatal depression will be relieved
An effective remedy for premenstrual tension
An excellent menopausal remedy


Rescue Rest

Soothes anxiety that leads to insomnia and restless sleep in all ages
Helps induce more peaceful sleep in babies and toddlers

Rescue Digest

Included in this range because the digestive system is an emotional organ and all our Rescue products include SA flower essences for emotional factors
The specific remedy for pregnancy digestive symptoms including bloating, nausea, heartburn and indigestion
Also excellent IBS and constipation remedy

Rescue Birth & Recovery

Safe, effective remedy for better natural birth and recovery afterwards
Helps relax a tight cervix and raise the pain threshold
Should be taken from due date or early in labour


Sister Lilian Single Remedies
Chamomilla Tablets

These act on the nervous and digestive systems and in the case of recurrent ear infections
Excellent colic remedy in high-need babies
This is one of the most effective teething remedies
Helps deal with a tendency to tantrum behaviour
Helps give mental calmness, rest and relaxation

Calendula Tablets

This remedy builds epithelial (skin cell) strength and promotes effective granulation of wounds
Calendula tablets soothe itches, superficial burns, abrasions and wounds
This remedy helps prevent scarring
It is an excellent disinfectant
Oral thrush and nappy rash in babies and vaginal thrush in pregnancy and women generally respond well

Arnica Tablets

This remedy resolves bruising and soothes stiff, aching muscles
Injury-related swelling responds well, as do bumps and ‘eggs’ to the body
Any throbbing red areas will be soothed
Arnica promotes rapid healing after surgery and injury
Arnica in homeopathic form is completely safe - however Arnica is not a preventative remedy, but one to treat the above conditions


Sister Lilian Tissue Salt Guide
This is a range of twelve remedies for the whole family. Following the key below for each tissue salt's use, you will find the ones most needed for pregnancy, recovery from birth and for use with babies.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Calc fluor

Health problems include sties, mouth ulcers, croup, emphysema, tuberculosis, lumbago, prolapse of organs, chronic constipation and bony, growth-like bunions.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Calc phos

Health problems include anxiety headaches, baby fontanelles staying open too long, slow and painful teething, chronic bronchitis or pneumonia, rickets, osteoporosis, non-union of fractured bones, weak digestive system in babies, and anaemia.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Calc sulph

Health problems include deafness with discharge from the ear, postnasal drip, acne, tonsillitis, oral herpes, chronic sciatica, pain over right upper abdomen, gastric and duodenal ulcers, blood in stools, slimy stools, ringworm, and dry eczema in children.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Ferrum phos

Health problems include throbbing headaches, nosebleeds, eye irritations, otitis, throat infections, menopausal flushes, palpitations, hard dry cough with sore chest, dark late menstruation, dry hot vagina, prolapsed of uterus, bedwetting, incontinence, rheumatism, and stiff neck and back.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Kali mur

Health problems include dandruff, hay fever, swollen glands, loss of voice, oral thrush, thick mucus discharges, rattling chest, croup, pneumonia, poly-arthritis, stiff hands while writing, very dark and clotted menstruation, eczema with itchy blisters, and thread worms.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Kali phos

Health problems include loss of memory, mental blocks, dizziness, headache at back of head, drooping eyelids, toothache, asthma, heart palpitations, eczema, shingles, wounds that degenerate and become gangrenous, delayed labour, and foul-smelling diarrhoea.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Kali sulph

Health problems include ringworm of the scalp, burning headaches, baldness, mucous discharges, psoriasis, eczema, itchy rashes, polyps, seborrhoea, persistent cough after 'flu, asthma with yellow mucus and orchitis.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Mag phos

Health problems include dizziness on moving, tension headache, twitching of eyelids, squint, toothache, teething problems in children, goitre, angina, dry tickling cough, whooping cough, digestive colic, flatulence, menstrual cramping, shaking hands, paralysis, sciatica, weakness in arms, and cramps in calves.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Nat mur

Health problems include grief, depression, mood swings, psychosomatic illness, headaches related to menstruation, excessive tears, burning eyes, hay fever symptoms, profuse watery nasal mucus, fever blisters, palpitations, shortness of breath related to anxiety, bloating, irregular and profuse menstruation, dry vagina or watery leucorrhoea, uterine prolapse, dry or greasy itchy skin, and cracking in joints on motion.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Nat phos

Health problems include lumpy feeling in the throat, blisters on tip of tongue, itchy nose and ankle, sour vomiting, repeating meals and burning gullet, greenish diarrhoea, worm disease, yellow complexion, burning feet at night, rheumatism and arthritis, aching wrists and finger joints, synovial joint crepitation, and sour-smelling discharges.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Nat sulph

Health problems include concussion, meningitis, piercing ear pains, salty mucus discharge, light sensitivity, heartburn, flatulence, gall stones, diarrhoea, hepatitis, chronic gout, rheumatism, arthritis, gravel or sandy deposits in urine, diabetes, rashes in spring, itching between toes, and wart-like red lumps anywhere. Nat Sulph also helps in the prevention of malaria and its treatment.

Typical disorders and complaints when needing Silicea

Health problems include epilepsy, headaches beginning in the occiput and spreading to settle over eyes, eyes tender to touch, abscesses, boils, pustular acne, excessive thirst, constipation before and during menstruation, intolerance of alcohol, burning and sore genitals, sore nipples, vaginal cysts, sciatica, ingrown toenails, fibroids, scar tissue, night walking, and bedwetting with worm infestation.


Tissue Salts in pregnancy
Calc fluor - for stretchmarks, ligament pain, varicose veins, constipation, dental health
Calc phos - for growth of baby, immunity, anaemia, skeletal strength, dental health
Calc sulph - acne in pregnancy
Ferrum phos - for strength of ligaments, anti-inflammatory, anaemia, oxygenation, acne
Kali mur - vaginal thrush
Kali phos - for Central Nervous System development, emotions of pregnancy, pregnesia, aches and pains
Mag phos - uterine irritability, leg muscle cramping, baby hiccups, headaches
Nat mur - dry itchy skin, weepiness and depression, dry stools, oedoema
Nat phos - pregnancy nausea, heartburn, indigestion
Nat sulph - nausea, oedoema

Tissue Salts for Better Birth
Kali phos - anxiety, to raise pain threshold
Mag phos - anti-spasmodic, pain relief, cramping muscles
Ferrum phos - burning pain, perineal protection

Tissue Salts for Mom after birth
Ferrum phos - anti-inflammatory, prolapse, anaemia, pain
Kali phos - nerve repair, healing, maternal anxiety
Nat mur - 3rd day blues, postnatal depression

Tissue Salts for babies
Calc fluor - for stronger teeth
Calc phos - slow teething, large fontanelle which is slow to close
Calc sulph - green, lumpy mucus and together with Ferrum phos for sore throat
Ferrum phos - fever, inflammation
Kali mur - thick, white to grey mucus discharge, glue ear, oral thrush, cradle cap
Kali phos - anxiety, hyperactivity
Kali sulph - chronic skin rashes, yellow sticky mucus
Mag phos - colic, hiccups, cramps
Nat mur - watery mucus discharge
Nat phos - sour-smelling possetting, milia
Silicea - scrawny body, big head, weak neck and back control




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