Colds & Flu
Colds are characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages, discharge from the nose and eyes, and often sore eyes and throat. Its cousin - the flu, includes the same symptoms but is accompanied by bone pain and/or fever.
Supplements - Vitamin C, Zinc throat lozenges
- Herbs – Echinacea
Homeopathy –
Colds have many different symptoms as they progress from stage to stage so careful prescribing is necessary. With the appropriate remedy, homeopathy is very effective in treating colds and can stop a cold at any stage.
The Basic 36
Homeopathic Remedy Kit
contains the following:
Aconite 30 Ant Tart 30 Apis Mel 30 Argent Nit 30 Arnica 30 Arsen Alb 30 Belladonna 30 Bryonia 30 Calc Carb 30 Calendula 30 Cantharis 30 Carbo Veg 30 Chamomilla 30 China 30 Drosera 30 Gelsemium 30 Hepar Sulph 30 Hypericum 30 Ignatia 30 Ipecacuanha 30 Kali Bich 30 Lachesis 30 Ledum 30 Lycopodium 30 Mag Phos 30 Merc Viv 30 Natrum Mur 30 Nux Vomica 30 Phosphorus 30 Pulsatilla 30 Rhus Tox 30 Ruta 30 Sepia 30 Silica 30 Staphisagria 30 Sulphur 30
Home Remedy For Relief from Colds
1 clove garlic
1 lemon (juice only)
3 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 cup water
- Oven roast the garlic until mushy and strain.
- Simmer the garlic and ginger in honey, water and lemon juice in a pot on the stove for 20 minutes, stirring until all ingredients are blended.
- Drink warm or hot.