[Dr. Nancy Malik]

What is the role of Homeopathy in Cold & Flu?

Flu symptoms

General Gelsemium
Restlessness Rhus tox, Eup., or Ars. Otherwise try Merc. or Pyrogen.
No restlessness Nux vom., or Bryonia

Cold symptoms
General Nux vom., Merc., or Puls. Otherwise try Allium, Ars., or Nat.mur.
Cough predominates - croupy Spongia Otherwise Acon or Hepar sulph.
Cough predominates - throat cough Rumex, Kali bi., or Puls.
Cough predominates - lung cough Bryonia, Phos., or Caust.

[lilypotter]

There are several homeopathic remedies available to combat flu effectively. At the very first sign that flu is developing, take 1/2 tube of Anas barbariae (marketed under various brand names, including Oscillococcinum) every two hours, for a total of five doses. Combination flu remedies work in majority of cases if you take one in the first 4 to 12 hours after you start having symptoms. Follow the dosage recommendations on the label of the remedy you choose. If it’s going to work, you should feel relief with a single dose.

If the flu persists, you’ll probably need a more specific remedy, such as a 12C or 30C dose of Eupatorium perfoliatum, which is good for a flu that causes aches and chills in your back and bones, fatigue, thirst and bad headaches. If you feel dizzy, drowsy and weak but momentarily better after urinating, try a 12C or 30C dose of Gelsemium. Take up to four doses of one of these flu remedies in 24 hours. Then if you don’t feel better, see a professional.