# SOS for a Broken Bone

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2013-12-09

[![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0319/0960/9603/files/LEFT-CLAVICLE-2-VIEWS-0001-300x116.jpg "LEFT CLAVICLE 2 VIEWS 0001")](https://www.myvillagegreen.com/blog/health-concerns/2013/12/09/sos-for-a-broken-bone/attachment/left-clavicle-2-views-0001/)Two weeks ago, this happened. This is a picture of my 4-year-old's broken collarbone. I always thought that if he were to break something, it might be while playing ice hockey – but this was done trying to do a somersault! Our little guy was in a lot of pain, but the doctor gave him a positive prognosis... as long as he was careful and took it easy. Easier said than done! The thing with a broken collarbone is that there is no cast or sling – it's just 4 to 6 weeks of rest. So we had to figure out something to heal our swimmer/hockey player a little more quickly so he could get back to his activities. Aside from being very, very careful, this is what he is doing for his broken bone: **Symphytum officinale:** This is a homeopathic remedy that is specific to promoting healing of bone trauma. He takes 5 pellets three times per day. **Arnica montana:** Another homeopathic remedy intended for any sort of trauma, pain or soreness. He also takes 5 pellets three times per day. **Vitamin D:** 2000IU per day. Vitamin D is essential to bone health, along with organic , whole-milk yogurt for calcium and magnesium. **Eating green leafy veggies,** like kale, spinach and rapini. He goes back to the doctor in 2 weeks to see how he is doing. He already has full range of his arm, which is a great sign. I will keep you posted!

**Tags:** broken bone, Category_Health Concerns, homeopathic, osteoporosis

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/sos-for-a-broken-bone)