Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which a person has persistent unwanted thoughts. This obsession with unwanted thoughts in the mind leads to distress and certain repeated behaviour or actions, with the compulsion to control that distress. This disorder is genetic or runs in families.

Homeopathy is a widely acclaimed natural healing science that can help to treat numerous psychological complaints including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It offers a very safe, natural and effective treatment for OCD. Homeopathic remedies strike at the root of the problem of OCD to bring symptomatic relief followed by complete recovery in most of the cases having mild to moderate intensity.  The medicines used in conventional mode to treat OCD are habit forming in nature and known to have several side effects; these are recommended for a lifetime in many cases. Homeopathic remedies for OCD on the other hand are completely safe and can only help, never harm. They have zero side effects due to their natural origin and carry no risk of dependency. One need not to take it for a lifetime. Once symptoms improve to a great extent, these can be gradually stopped entirely.

Homeopathy targets core of OCD for great recoveries

The origin of psychological health conditions including OCD is attributed to some considerable derangement in the functioning of the mind. Such kind of medical conditions are very deep- rooted, hence treatment is required that reaches the core of the problem to correct inner disturbances of the mind and brings recovery. Homeopathy offers this kind of treatment that targets the core issue and brings harmony in the disturbed inner mechanism of the mind thus bringing remarkable recoveries.

Constitutional treatment

In homeopathy, OCD is treated as per the constitution of the person. It means homeopathic medicine is prescribed based on mental and physical traits of a person in addition to genetically inherited qualities. So, homeopathic prescription varies from case to case. Constitutional remedies bring great recoveries by boosting the body to self-heal in a very gentle and harmless way.

Homeopathy is much more than just providing symptom relief

Though symptom relief is the first thing that homeopathic medicines offer in the very beginning of treatment. Their action does not stop at providing temporary relief. It further aims to bring the complete restoration of mental well-being and cure in OCD. If the prescribed homeopathic course is followed regularly, cure may occur in many cases of mild to moderate intensity. However, it may not be able to bring cure in severe cases that have reached to a stage beyond the scope of homeopathic treatment. But here one may opt for the use of homeopathic treatment along with simultaneous conventional treatment to achieve whatever best these two treatment methods can offer conjointly.

Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

The top-ranked homeopathic medicines to treat OCD include Arsenicum Album, Syphilinum, Carcinosin, Natrum Muriaticum, Argentum Nitricum, Calcarea Carb and Stramonium.

1. Arsenicum Album – For OCD With Fear Of Germs And Catching Infection

Arsenicum Album is the top natural medicine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder cases in which there is marked fear of germs and contracting an infection. Persons who need this medicine are tormented by thoughts that they are surely going to catch an infection as if everything is contaminated with germs. In addition to this it is indicated for cases having persistent fear and thoughts of death. It is accompanied by extreme restlessness, where the patient jumps out of bed and moves here and there with anxiety. Arsenicum Album is also recommended for those who are very fastidious and conscious about the order of things and cannot rest if the things are not in their proper place. This compulsion can go to such an extent that even if a painting hanging on the wall is slightly tilted, the mind does not rest till it is properly placed and the patient leaves every other work for this.

When to use Arsenic Album?

It is the best choice of medicine to manage OCD in persons having constant fear of germs, contamination and catching an infection. It is also excellent medicine for cases having fear of death with anxiety and restlessness and also for cases having obsession and compulsion to put everything in order.

How to use Arsenic Album?

It is most frequently used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once a day.

2. Syphilinum – Where There Is Compulsion To Wash Hands

Syphilinum is a very beneficial medicine for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who feel the compulsion to wash their hands again and again due to the persistent thought of getting their hands contaminated or dirty by touching any object. Such patients feel that germs are present on each and every object and get into the habit of washing hands at very short intervals, without giving any consideration to other important work in their lives.

When to use Syphilinum?

The key indicating feature to use this medicine is compulsion to wash hands at very short intervals. This is due to fear that very object whatsoever they have touched is contaminated.

How to use Syphilinum?

Its use is mainly recommended in high potencies like 200 C, 1 M but in infrequent doses. To start with one dose of Syphilinum 200 C can be used once a week or once fortnightly as per intensity of symptoms. One should not exceed its use above the mentioned dose without consulting a homeopathic physician.

3. Carcinosin – For OCD With Fastidiousness For Order And Cleanliness

Carcinosin is one of the best remedies for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that provides treatment to extremely fastidious patients. Firstly, they have an intense desire to have everything in order. They want a specific pattern to be followed not only in placing things but also in their dressing style. For instance, they always like color matching while dressing up and also when decorating the room. They demand perfection in every work done to such an extent that it does not seem or look normal. Secondly, they have a desire for intense cleanliness of everything.

When to use Carcinosin?

This medicine is suggested for cases of OCD with marked fastidiousness about maintaining order in everything and for cleanliness.

How to use Carcinosin?

Its use is also advised in high potencies like 200C, 1M. Initially its one dose can be used in 200 C power only once every 15 days or after a one-month gap. It is strictly advised not to use it in dose beyond the above mentioned. For making any changes in dose or potency consulting a homeopathic physician is a must

4. Natrum Muriaticum – For Intense Compulsion To Check Locked Doors Repeatedly Due To Fear Of Thieves

Natrum Muriaticum is the best natural remedy for those patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who are obsessed with the idea that thieves may strike and repeatedly check the locks of doors. The obsession is so persistent that the patient even has dreams of thieves in the house and wakes up to check the doors again and again.

When to use Natrum Muriaticum?

This medicine is of great use in OCD with fixed thoughts of thieves entering the house leading to compulsion to repeatedly check the locks of doors.

How to use Natrum Muriaticum?

It works well in both low and high potency. To start with 30C potency is usually preferred and can be taken once or twice a day.

5. Argentum Nitricum: For Impulsive Thoughts

Argentum Nitricum is the best natural medicine for treating patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who have persistent impulsive thoughts. These impulsive thoughts can have different symptom presentations like while travelling in a train, the persistent impulsive thought is to jump out of the window; while crossing a bridge over a river, the constant thought is to jump into the river or when standing on high buildings, there is the horrific thought of jumping down. Another marked feature for recommending natural homeopathic remedy Argentum Nitricum for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is that the impulsive thoughts make the patient very anxious and restless. This results in extreme and constant walking to get rid of such impulsive thoughts and the person walks till all body strength is lost.

When to use Argentum Nitricum?

This medicine can be prescribed to manage persistent impulsive thoughts in mind along with anxiety and restlessness.

How to use Argentum Nitricum?

One may take this medicine in 30C once or twice a day.

6. Calcarea Carbonica – For Persistent Thought Of Going Mad Or Insane

Calcarea Carbonica is a natural medicine of great help for patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who are mentally exhausted and constantly think of going mad or insane. This thought of going mad prevails in the patient’s mind day and night and he or she is unable to put it aside even during sleep. This fear of going mad leads to great distress and to overcome it, the patient leaves all pending work aside and keeps himself or herself busy in activities, like breaking sticks or bending pins.

When to use Calcarea Carbonica?

It is an excellent medicine for OCD cases with marked fear of going mad.

How to use Calcarea Carbonica?

It can be used in 30 C potency once a day.

7. Stramonium -With Persistent Religious Thoughts

Stramonium is good in tackling the persistent religious thoughts in patients of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where the patient constantly thinks about religion, reads holy books all the time, and is almost always praying.

When to use Stramonium?

This medicine is mainly prescribed in cases of OCD where the mind is fixed on religious thoughts constantly.

How to use Stramonium?

It gives remarkable results in 30C potency that can be administered once a day.

Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

The symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD can be the persistent thought of hands getting contaminated or dirty on touching objects with frequent washing of hands; doubts about whether the door is closed or not with checking the door again and again; persistent religious thoughts with excessive praying; presence of impulsive and aggressive thoughts; obsession to have things in proper order at all times; and counting or repeating words silently.