if the cold symptoms are effectively treated in their
initial stages, then, by the grace of God, the patient can be saved from the serious
complications of nasal catarrh. As soon as there is a feeling of cold inside
the nose, either Camphor 30 or a lower potency should be given immediately, or
Aconite in whatever potency it is available.
Aconite 1000, by the grace of God, also proves to be very effective. If the face is flushed and there is a
throbbing type of headache, then Belladonna 1000 and Arnica 1000 should be
added to Aconite. Two doses, half an hour apart, will work extremely well. If
the sickness has well-advanced, then Bacillinum, Diphtherinum, Influenzinum and
Oscillococcinum 200, all four combined, given once a day for 3 days or as
needed, will prevent further deterioration of rhinitis and the development of
fever and asthma. If the condition does not come under control, then the
symptoms should be reviewed closely and treated accordingly. If the coryza is associated with excessive sneezing, then
in addition to the above, one must use Natrum Mur 200. If the patient suffers
from fever in spite of that, the following remedy should be adopted: Kali Phos + Ferrum Phos + Kali Mur + Silicea + Calcarea
Fluor 6X combined.
If the fever still does not subside, then Sulphur and
Pyrogenium 200 together should be used twice a day for a few days, or
proceed according to the symptoms of the patient as follows: The watery secretions from the nose and feeling of cold are
common to Gelsemium, Silicea, Natrum Mur, Psorinum and Kali Carb.
In Kali
Carb, the patient suffers from backache in the latter part
of the day at three or four o’clock in the afternoon, while in Natrum Mur
the backache lasts all day, from morning till evening.
Pulsatilla and Apis can both be useful if the symptoms become worse from the
heat. In both, the thirst becomes less and the nasal discharge is
rather thick and yellowish. However, a Pulsatilla patient is of a mild nature
while that of Apis is very irritable, feels a stinging type of strong
wavy pain in the muscles, passes less urine and has inflammation of the
kidneys. Kali Bichrome is much more
useful in the treatment of the chronic, stubborn type of nasal catarrh. The
nasal discharge is thick, thready and sticky. There is pain at the root of the
nose also. In the spring, Sabadilla
helps combat hayfever and severe episodes of sneezing due to allergies.
Conversely, for allergies in the autumn that are associated with sneezing, a
clear watery discharge from the eyes that does not cause itching, and a cold
affecting the ears, Allium Cepa would be more appropriate than Sabadilla.
In a condition where a burning watery discharge flows from
the eyes, into throat and the chest during sleep causing itching and coughing, Euphrasia
should be used. To cure the allergy of the spring, Lachesis 1000 is very
beneficial. It should be used after relief from the allergy has been obtained
with Sabadilla. It should be given in well-spaced intervals, over several months. During humid weather or at any time when the weather
changes rapidly, Dulcamara proves to be the best remedy for nasal catarrhs and for
skin conditions. In such a cold, the nose is blocked though the watery
discharge continues to flow lightly.
In case the patient feels weak, restless and has a burning
sensation (alleviated with heat), then Arsenic would be the best treatment. If
he feels nauseous at the smell of food, then it is a symptom of Colchicum. For the “cold” conditions of diabetic patients, Natrum
Sulph, Kali Sulph and Natrum Phos combined, besides other helpful remedies, should
be administered two to three times daily. If the body and bones ache severely,
then Arnica and Eupatorium combined will prove to be very beneficial. Patients who suffer from chronic cold with thready
discharge, will benefit from Kali Bichrome, as well as the combination of
Coccus Cacti and Hepar Sulph.
If the patient develops a sore throat due to the cold, the
following remedies should be used: Baryta
Carb + Gelsemium (if there is no thirst, the mouth is dry and the head feels
heavy) Arnica
+ Aconite + Causticum + Belladonna from potency 30 to 1000 for any kind of
throat condition that is associated with congestion, swelling and pain in the
throat. Sometimes, this combination in potency 1000 works extraordinarily fast.
Two doses, 30 minutes apart are often enough. Baryta
Carb + Belladonna + Causticum for Rhinitis and sore throats. Sometimes, Causticum may need to be replaced by Kali Mur, according
to the specific symptoms. If the sore throat is associated with a watery discharge
from the mouth and there is an offensive smell, then one should try to find a
remedy in Mercury compounds. Important
Note: A detailed study of any of the afore-mentioned remedies in
this chapter would provide further clarification of the diseases discussed.
Remedies for Catarrh
Alumina Kali
Bichrome
Arum Triphyllum Medorrhinum
Aurum Metallicum Mercurius
Bromium Natrum Carbonicum
Calcarea Carbonica Nitric Acid
Capsicum Nux Vomica
Carbo Vegetabilis Phosphorus
Carboneum Sulph Psorinum
Cistus Pulsatilla
Coccus Silicea
Guaiacum Thuja
Hydrastis