Wednesday 23 August 2017

Homeopathic Cold Remedies To The Rescue

By Daniel Howard


A cure for the common cold has been sought for centuries. There are many over the counter products that help people go to work without the sniffles or get a good night's sleep in spite of nasal congestion, sore throat, or coughing spells. Many consumers prefer to use one of the time-honored homeopathic cold remedies rather than a pharmaceutical chemical.

Homeopathy is a recognized branch of medicine that has been used for over a century. It is based on the theory that a substance that causes a particular physical, mental, or emotional reaction when taken in large amounts will alleviate that reaction when taken in homeopathic form. This theory of 'like curing like' has been tested and found effective by many medical professionals and millions of consumers.

Consider how chopping an onion makes your eyes sting and your nose run. The remedy Allium cepa - the scientific name for the onion - will control the runny nose and tearing eyes that come with colds. The tiny pellets of Allium are held under the tongue until they dissolve, allowing the remedy to enter the bloodstream without going through the digestive process.

The term 'tissue salts' refer to wonderful health aids to keep in the family medicine cabinet. Ferr phos can keep a fever from spiking to dangerous heights while still allowing it to fight infection. Calc phos is great for cramps. These simple remedies are based on minerals which occur naturally in human tissue and are safe for people of all ages and states of health.

Another homeopathic weapon against the fever that can come with a cold or a flu virus is Belladonna. This comes from the plant with that name - also known as deadly nightshade - which has highly toxic roots and berries. In a large amount, this plant can kill, but in a properly formulated homeopathic pellet it can safely reduce fevers and help with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. It was developed to combat scarlet fever, a scourge in the days before antibiotics.

Coughs are one of the most annoying things about getting a virus, and they may linger on long after other symptoms have disappeared. Several of the tissue salts can help, as can remedies made from everything from a minute amount of the pertussis organism to the immune building herbs. Aconite and Bryonia are specific cough remedies, depending on what kind of cough you are experiencing.

There are combinations of remedies sold for colds and flu. If you check the label, you may find Belladonna, Hepar sulphuris, Calcarea carbonica, Kali bic, and Pulsatilla. The formulation of homeopathic products is regulated by the FDA and standardized, so one form of a remedy will not differ from that made by another manufacturer. There are different potentcies, indicated by a number followed by a letter. For example, you can get Calcarea carbonica in 6X, 30X, 30C, and so on.

Since many children and even some adults experience negative reactions to conventional cold medicines, it's smart to learn about the safe and effective science of homeopathy.




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