Homeopathy for coughs

Homeopathic medicines

The following homeopathic remedies can be considered for a less stormy course (as opposed to a flu-like infection):

  • Bryonia (bryony)
  • Sticta pulmonaria (lung lichen)
  • Corallium rubrum (precious coral)
  • Rumex (Curly dock)
  • Drosera (Sundew)
  • Hyoscyamus (henbane)
  • Senega (Senega root)
  • Spongia (bath sponge)

Bryonia (bryony)

Typical dosage of Bryonia (fence beet) for cough: Tablets D6

  • Dry, painful irritable cough with stinging in the chest
  • Dry mucous membranes and a thirst for cold water
  • Worse through movement, deep breathing, talking and when entering warm rooms
  • Improvement by resting and by holding the chest while coughing

Sticta pulmonaria (lung lichen)

Typical dosage of Sticta pulmonaria (pulmonary lichen) for cough: drops D6

  • Many infections start in the nasopharynx and then migrate down to the bronchi
  • Little mucus is produced, which is also difficult to cough up: Dry mucous membranes
  • Dry, barking and agonizing cough with little sputum
  • General feeling of exhaustion
  • Aggravation at night and by cold air

Corallium rubrum (precious coral)

General dosage of Corallium rubrum (precious coral) for coughs: Tablets D4 Further information about Corallium rubrum (precious coral) can be found under our topic: Corallium rubrum (precious coral)

  • Rapidly following, small coughing fits triggered by a stimulus in the posterior nasopharynx
  • Nose blocked, secretion runs backwards into the throat
  • Worse at night and very sensitive to cold air
  • Better in a warm room

Rumex (Curly dock)

General dosage of Rumex (Krauser Ampfer) for cough: drops D6 to D12

  • Tormenting tickle cough (like from a feather in the larynx) which occurs in attacks
  • Stinging pains in the chest cause the coughing stimulus to be suppressed
  • Very sensitive to cold air
  • Worse at night and in the early morning hours and at the transition from warm to cold (Bryonia worse from cold to warm)