Homeopathic Remedies for Influenza

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Homeopathic Remedies for Influenza

 

Aconitum napellus: A flu that comes on suddenly and intensely—with

fever, anxiety, constricted pupils, and strong thirst—is likely to

respond to this remedy. The person may feel fearful or agitated, and

the fever can alternate with chills. Symptoms are often worst around

midnight. Exposure to cold wind or a shock of some kind often

precedes the illness.

 

Apis mellifica: This remedy may be helpful if a person has dry fever

that alternates with sweating, facial flushing, and a very sore

throat with swollen tonsils. Pain may extend to the ears, and the

eyelids may be swollen. Exposure to cool air and cold applications

may bring relief. Despite the fever, thirst usually is low. The

person can be very irritable, disliking interference.

 

Arsenicum album: A person who needs this remedy during flu feels

chilly and exhausted, along with an anxious restlessness. The person

may be thirsty, but often only takes small sips. If the digestive

system is involved, nausea with burning pain, or vomiting and acrid

diarrhea may occur. If the flu is respiratory, a watery, runny nose

with sneezing paroxysms and a dry or wheezing cough are often seen.

The person's head usually feels hot, while the rest of the body is

chilly.

 

Belladonna: Sudden, intense symptoms — including fever, red face,

hot skin, and extreme sensitivity to light and jarring — suggest a

need for this remedy. The person may have a very red sore throat, a

pounding headache, a nagging cough, or other throbbing and

inflammatory symptoms. Despite high fever, the person's hands and

feet may feel cold, or chills and heat may alternate.

 

Bryonia: When a person is very grumpy and feels miserable with the

flu, wanting only to lie still and be left alone, this remedy is

likely to be useful. Headache, muscle aches, and cough or stomach

pain may be the major symptoms. Everything feels worse from even the

slightest motion. The person's mouth usually is dry, with a thirst

for long cold drinks.

 

Eupatorium perforliatum: Flu with deep pain occurring in the legs or

back ( " as if the bones would break " ) often responds to this remedy.

Pain may be felt in the eyeballs, with a heavy sensation in the

head. Illness often begins with chills and thirst, followed by high

fever. Chills may be felt the back and legs, and the aching in the

bones is worse from motion. The person feels " wiped out " and

miserable.

 

Ferrum phosphoricum: This remedy may be helpful during flu with

fever, headache, rosy cheeks, and a feeling of weariness. Sensitive

eyes, a short hard cough, strong thirst, and vomiting after eating

are other indications. This remedy is often helpful in early stages

of flu or fever, even if symptoms are not especially clear.

 

Gelsemium: Symptoms of fatigue and achiness that come on gradually,

increasing over several days, may indicate a need for this remedy.

The face feels heavy, with droopy eyes and aching. A headache may

begin at the back of the neck and skull, and the person may feel

chills and heat running up and down the spine. Anxiety, trembling,

dizziness, perspiration, and moderate fever are other indications

for Gelsemium.

 

Nux vomica: When this remedy is indicated in influenza, the person

may have have high fever, violent chills, strong nausea and cramping

in the digestive tract (or a painful cough and constricted breathing

if the flu is respiratory). Headache usually occurs, along with

oversensitivity to sound, bright light, and odors. A person who

needs Nux vomica is often very irritable, feeling worse from

exertion and worse from being cold in any way.

 

Phosphorus: When this remedy is needed during flu, the person has a

fever with an easily-flushing face, and feels very weak and dizzy.

Headache, hoarseness, sore throat, and cough are likely. If the

focus is digestive, stomach pain and nausea or vomiting usually

occur. A person who needs this remedy often has a strong anxiety,

wanting others to be around to offer company and reassurance. Strong

thirst, with a tendency to vomit when liquids warm up in the

stomach, is a strong indication for Phosphorus.

 

Rhus toxicodendron: A person who needs this remedy during flu feels

extremely restless. Fever is accompanied by bone and muscle aches.

Sore throat, red tongue, a teasing cough, and nausea and bloating

are other likely symptoms. Soreness and stiffness may be felt all

over, with improvement from hot showers or from getting up and

pacing. A person who needs Rhus tox usually feels worse when waking

up, after lying in bed, or from keeping still too long. Symptoms are

relieved by rubbing and stretching, but especially warmth and

movement.

 

Sulphur: This remedy may be useful if a flu is very long-lasting or

has some lingering symptoms—often after people have neglected to

take good care of themselves. Symptoms, either digestive or

respiratory, will often have a hot or burning quality. The person

may feel hot and sweaty, with low fever and reddish mucous

membranes. Heat aggravates the symptoms, and the person often

feels worse after bathing.

 

 

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

 

Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In

conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise

directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or

30C) should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually

printed on the label.

 

Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as

follows: Take one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is

seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags

significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The

frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual.

Sometimes a dose may be required several times an hour; other times

a dose may be indicated several times a day; and in some situations,

one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.

 

If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a

different remedy.