By Marybeth Buchele, HMC
COLD & FLU REMEDY LIST
For the best results, use the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms of your cold. If you haven’t experienced relief after three doses of the remedy, stop it and reassess your cold symptoms as you are using the wrong remedy.
Take 2-3 doses separated by 1- 1 ½ hours and see if you notice any change in your symptoms. If no change but the remedy is a VERY good match for your symptoms, take one more dose and if still no change, then re-analyze to find a better remedy. Keep notes about what symptoms you have and what remedies you used plus what results you got. You may notice over time that you are using the same several remedies for your ailments. These remedies are good ones to consider for future ailments.
Keep in mind that the remedy that worked on last year’s runny nose and sneezing probably won’t work on this year’s cough. We choose the remedies based on your symptoms: different symptoms = different remedy. Find the remedies that most closely match the symptoms you and your family experience, then purchase them and the vitamins and herbs listed… [in the previous part of this blog] to have on hand to treat your symptoms as soon as the illness starts.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEMDIES FOR COLDS
Cold symptoms often respond well to homeopathic remedies. Wheatsfield Coop carries many remedies.
Aconite is often used for a barking cough, a burning sore throat, and a bitter taste that lingers in your mouth.
Allium cepa is often used when your runny nose feels as though it burns, your eyes water constantly, and you sneeze often. It helps if your cold makes you feel even worse than you do when chopping a strong onion.
Arsenicum album is indicated if you feel chilly, restless and weak. This remedy is for the individual who feels worse in a cold room but wants something cold to drink. You probably have a red nose and runny nasal secretions that burn the nose and upper lip. You generally want to be left alone, but like a bit of attention every once in awhile.
Belladonna is called for if there is high fever and a headache.
Bryonia: For when the cold has moved to the chest and has become largely a cough and you don’t want to move.
Euphrasia: Indicated if your eyes are the main focus of the cold, for symptoms that are the opposite of those calling for Allium cepa. The nose runs a lot, especially in the morning, but without irritation. Burning eyes and stinging tears, wink frequently and wipe and rub your eyes. You also yawn a lot and prefer to be away from sunlight and bright light.
Gelsemium may help if you have chills, aching arms and legs, and fatigue, or if your throat hurts. You have heavy, droopy eyes; feel weak and tired, with aches and chills up and down your back; and want to be alone.
Kali bichromium is given at the later stages of a cold. It is also good for sinus headaches and blocked sinuses with nasal discharge.
Mercurius solubilis: If the cold is accompanied by a sore throat that resists treatment.
Nux vomica is indicated if you feel irritable and have a runny nose that becomes congested at night.
Pulsatilla: This remedy is often used if you have a stuffy nose and thick yellow discharge. You feel worse at night, prefer to be outdoors and want comfort and attention. You prefer to be cool rather than bundled up.
Spongia is often recommended for harsh, barky coughs.
Marybeth Buchele, HMC
Professional Homeopath
515-233-6068
QualityOne Commercial Cleaning, Inc.
319 Sondrol Ave
Ames, Iowa 50010