How to order homeopathic remedies?
Updated: Sep 15
If you are new to ordering homeopathic remedies, it can be difficult to know what information you need when placing an order.
In this guide, I explain the four main things you need to choose when ordering remedies online, the remedy name, form, size and potency, as well as some points to consider when ordering from a UK homeopathic pharmacy if you live abroad.
I work at Helios Homeopathy in London. Helios offers international delivery to many countries, although there are some countries and regions where delivery may not be available.
If you are ordering from outside the UK, please check the current delivery options and restrictions with the pharmacy before placing your order.
On Helios website, you can select different languages, so you can choose your language from the tool bar.
If you are ordering from abroad, consider choosing an international tracked service if it is available. Delivery times can vary depending on the destination and customs procedures, so please check the current delivery information with the pharmacy before ordering.
The remedies are very expensive in some countries (for example in Japan), but I think Helios still set an affordable price.
When you order homeopathic remedies, you need these four things.
Remedy name
Form
Size
Potency
#1 - Remedy Name
On the website, you click "Remedy Finder" in the Remedy menu and select a remedy you want to order.
If you are not sure which remedy to choose, you may find this guide helpful:
#2 - Form
There are different forms of homeopathic remedies. People sometimes ask which form is the most effective, but the choice of form is generally based on personal preference, the remedy available and, where applicable, the advice of your homeopath.
Pillues are one of the most common and cost-effective forms, while some homeopaths may use liquid remedies more often.
Please stick to your homeopath/s advice.
Tablets： consist of sucrose 50% and lactose 50％
Soft Tablets： consist of lactose only. They easily dissolve in the mouth, but it is better to avoid them if people have lactose intolerance
Pills (No.6）： Consists of sucrose 100%. The most common form is used by Remedy Kits and OTC remedies
Pills (No.3)： Consists of sucrose 100%. 3 mm-sized sugar balls. This form is very popular in Europe
Granules：Consist of 100% sucrose. This form is easier for small children. 2 mm-sized sugar balls
Oral Liquid(23% alc.)： A most common form of liquid remedies. This form is very popular among Indian people. This form is easier to give pets or small animals, too
Oral Liquid(10% alc.)： Liquid remedies. If you prefer less alcohol content, but the expiry date is shorter than 23% liquid remedies
LM liquid (10% alc.)： LM potencies are used by homeopaths. Mostly they are prescribed by a homeopath
Oral Liquid (Water): This liquid form is for someone who is sensitive to alcohol or cannot take alcohol for some reason. There is no preservative (alcohol), so it has a very short expiry date
If you would like to see a picture of the forms, please click the button below.
#3 - Size
When you choose the form, you select the size next depending on how long or how many you need to take remedies.
#4 - Potency
Lastly, you select the potency you need.
If you would like to know about potency, please read this blog (click the button below).
When you choose all the above, you can check out and purchase.
#5 - Ordering remedies online
There are some limitations when ordering homeopathic remedies online. Some remedies may not be listed on the pharmacy's website and may need to be ordered directly by email or telephone.
If you are ordering a remedy recommended by your homeopath and cannot find it on the website, please contact the pharmacy to ask about the available ordering options.
Ordering at Heliios Homeopathy, please click the button below.
Knowing how to order a homeopathic remedy can make the process much easier, especially if you are new to ordering from a homeopathic pharmacy.
However, choosing a remedy is a separate question, and the same remedy may not be appropriate for everyone. A homeopathic consultation provides an opportunity to talk through your symptoms, health history and individual experience before considering whether homeopathy may be appropriate for you.
If you would simply like to ask me a few questions first, you are welcome to book a 15-minute introductory chat.
Love and gratitude,
Hiroko
