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4/9/2016

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Home remedies for the flu and cold.

Anas Barbariae 200c for flu prevention

​​Influenza is a viral disease that is more common in winter and because it is caused by a viral infection, antibiotics are not effective . Homeopathic flu medicine is totally safe and can help you recover from the flu much faster. You may have already heard about Anas Barbariae 200c for flu prevention! keep reading to find out how to use this remedy.

​The main symptoms include tiredness and weakness, a runny nose, body aches, headache, high fever and a chesty cough, some of these symptoms can be confused with a cold but can be distinguished because the intensity is usually much higher in the flu virus.

Some people may experience a sore throat and swollen glands but this symptom will be less severe than the other ones.  If you have the flu, these symptoms tend to come quite suddenly and are very intense, especially the body aches.

Although most people feel better in a weeks time, the general feeling of weakness and cough can last up to 3 weeks. For lingering coughs, have a look at this homeopathic remedies.

Both colds and flu have  have different stages where the person will experience different symptoms. It depends where you are in the process that you can start to look into these homeopathic remedies to get relief.

Homeopathy for colds and flu is completely safe for toddlers,  pregnant women or elderly people.

​Look at the different stages below to find the best remedy for you.

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BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP

For first symptoms of comming down with a cold
  • Aconite200+Bryonia30 one dose every 3 hours

FIRST STAGE

During the first stage, you definitely know you are coming down with something, either you start to feel very tired, with a headache or you simply starting to sneeze. Your temperature may shot up at this point!
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Aconite 200 :
 symptoms may start after the exposure to cold wind, dry cold weather or exposure to drafts while in a perspiration. Sudden onset of high fever and feeling very restless and anxious.

The patient is worse at night. Although face may be red and flashed, on rising up from the bed the face becomes pale. Face alternating red and pale. The patient may be very thirsty for cold water.

 
Ferrum-phos 200: the feeling of tiredness and can hardly move about and pains in the joints which are worst by any movement.

Sore bruised pain in the body. Wrists ache and loss the power to grasp. May have the fever but not as hot as Belladonna or Aconite. The face may be flushed.

 
Belladonna30, 200: symptoms are sudden and very violent, developing a very high fever[39.9C] where the patient is very hot to touch and looks very red on his face and may be delirious with the fever.

Although the patient is burning hot, he may have cold hands and feet. The patient may have red glassy eyes and dilated pupils. Pains are throbbing and burning and the patient is not usually thirsty. He feels worse in the afternoon.

 
Sometimes, these remedies manage to abort the whole process and other times, they help with the initial symptoms.

However, if more than 24-48 hours have passed since the first symptoms it is unlikely that the above remedies will help. If symptoms remain after the first 48 hours, the following remedies will be more helpful.

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8 homeopathic remedies to get rid of the flu


​SECOND STAGE

At this point, you know if you have the flu or a cold and you will be glad to be reading this blog for homeopathic remedies for the flu! . The symptoms are full on and you are confined to be in your sofa feeling miserable.You may have gone off food completely and feel very congested.

1.HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR COLDS

​Allium Cepa 30 : A streaming cold with much sneezing and watery eyes. Eyes feel  burning and smarting and are sensitive to light. 

The watery discharge from the nose is burning and can make the upper lip and nose raw.  All symptoms are better in the open air and person feels worse in the evening and in a warm room.
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Mercurius Sol 30: cold with alternating sweats and chills worse at night. Watery discharge. Inflamed throat  and glands.

Sweetish, metallic taste in the mouth  and you may have mouth ulcers.

Arsenicum Album 30: very restless and anxious, thin watery discharge that burns. Nose is blocked, sneezing without relief. Intense thirst little and often.

Feels better with hot applications, hot food and drink. Worse at night and in cold air.

The head is hot but the body is cold. Maybe feeling a bit breathless from a dry or a wheezing cough.

Pulsatilla 30: this is for colds where there is a lot of congestion and a thick discharge which  can be green-yellow.

The nasal congestion tends to be on alternate sides of the nose and  is worse inside the house but better in the fresh air. Loss of smell with the cold. Thirstlessness .

The person feels miserable and wants sympathy and comfort.

Nux-Vomica 30: the nose feels blocked but is running at one side.  It may alternate between a watery discharge and be blocked.

The discharges tend to flow during the day and in open air but are obstructed at night.

​The person may be very irritable with the cold.

There is a lot of abortive sneezing.
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Kali-bi 30: this is for thick, stringy, lumpy discharges and congestion at the root of the nose. Tough and elastic plugs.

Complete obstruction of the nose. Sneezing worse in the morning.

Tickling in the larynx with a cough worse when eating.

For coughs that remain and are really bothering, I have put together some remedies to help you deal with those annoying coughs.
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BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP

The Banerjies use 
  • Arsenicum A 6c for sneezing as often as needed.
  • Sanguinaria 200 for nose congestion and sinus pain.
You can alternate these remedy with any other.

Homeopathic protocol for the winter flu

2.HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR THE FLU

Gelsemium 200: this is one of the most common flu remedies needed. This is a more established flu state that came gradually .

The person is weak, tired and muscles aches through the body and feels so weak that he may tremble. He feels drowsy and dizzy and his eyelids feel heavy and can hardly open them.

The person feels cold and may have shivers up and down the spine. In general, the person feels very heavy and dull.

 
Eupatorium perfoliatum 200: this remedy has much soreness and aching of the whole body. Bone pains, he feels as if bones are breaking or have been broken.

He is usually very thirsty and may be vomiting after drinking. A cough hurts the head and chest and the person feel like holding the chest when coughing.

This remedy may be useful in the early stages.

 
Rhus-tox 30:  the patient is very restless and has aching limbs with the stiffness of the joints, he feels like he must move all the time in order to ease the pain, feels worse by being still in bed.

The flu may come or be worsened by cold and damp.  He feels better by the warmth and stretching the limbs.

The fever is accompanied by bone and muscle ache and the person may develop fever blisters or cold sores around the lips.

 
Bryonia 30 : this is also a very indicated flu remedy, when this remedy is needed, the person feels like he must keep still at all the times as he feels worse by any movement he makes so the person wants to be alone, quiet and still.

The person is very irritable and wants to be left alone. He usually feels very thirsty and feels like dryness in all mucous membranes and may have a bursting or a splitting headache as if hit by a hammer inside.

The cough is dry and hacking and the person may experience stitches in the chest after coughing.

Baptisia 200: the Baptisia stage is a very heavy stage.

There is a low grade fever that lingers and the person feels very sore and heavy with strong aching of all muscles.

There is a tremendous weakness and the patient feels like staying in bed all day, the feeling of drowsiness is quite strong if the remedy is required. This remedy is a key remedy for influenza.
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BANERJI PROTOCOL TIP
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For the Influenza, this Banerji Protocol can be very useful: 
  • Rhus-tox 30c and Bryonia Alba 30c one dose every two hours alternately. ​

​FEVER

​For very high temperatures the Banerjies use
  • Arnica Montana 3c+ Cuprum Metallicum 6c  to stop temperature from rising and prevent convulsions.
Give every 15 minutes for 3 doses and wait one hour.
Continue with the other remedies for fever as well as this protocol.

For a generalised fever 
  • Eupatorium Perfoliatum 30c+Belladonna 3c
​Use every hour until the fever starts to lower.

If there is high temperature Belladonna 30c can be used as often as needed to get some relief.

For continuous fevers they use Baptisia 200 daily 



​DOSING THE REMEDIES

You may take a remedy 3 times a day or every 3 hours for a few days and then on, as the symptoms begin to improve reduce the frequency of repetition.

​If you have not noticed and improvement after the second day, then you may need a different remedy from the one chosen.


A PROTOCOL FOR HOMEOPATHIC FLU PREVENTION DURING THE WINTER.

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Every year, coming the flu season patients ask for homeopathic remedies that helps to prevent the flu.

In fact, homeopathy has a good track record for that, during the 1918 influenza pandemic- Spanish Flu-  26,795 cases of influenza treated by homeopaths showed a mortality rate of 1.05%, while for  those treated with conventional medication, the mortality rate was ~30%. 

There is no one single remedy or protocol that can prevent the flu. Every homeopath have their own kind of variation into what they give to their patients. However, there are a few remedies that seem to be more effective than others to do so, and those remedies are the basis for the different prescriptions.

The most well known remedy is the branded homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum,  which active ingredient is the homeopathic remedy Annas Barbariae. Either of these two remedies hold the same properties and will be equally effective. One is the branded and the other is the unbranded version.

Another good remedies that can help are called Influenzinum or Bacillinum. These are very specific homeopathic remedies for the flu.

However, most homeopaths will have their own house protocol that can range from any of this remedies single or combined, in very low potency, 30s or 200s and any additional remedies that are well know for combatting the flu symptoms.

For instance, some may contain Gelsemium or Baptisia. The combinations and dosing are endless and they all be helpful.

Personally, my family do not take any flu prevention remedy. I think that general homeopathic treatment is the best preventive as it will enhance your immune system and having the odd flu one every few years, is a good way of cleaning your inner house!

But in some cases, such as where the patient is ill, elderly or is very anxious, I like to make sure the chances of getting the flu are kept as low as possible.

This is my recommended FLU PREVENTION IN HOUSE MIXTURE:
  • Annas Barbariae200+ Bacillinum200+ Influenzinum30
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As some of the remedies are in 200c, I would recommend one dose 
monthly for a few months during the Flu season. 

If there is a flu epidemic and you are at work with a few people that have gone with the flu, then in that case you can take it weekly for a few weeks until the threat is gone. 


Dose: one globule or pill is one dose.

THE LATEST FLU AROUND THIS YEAR


This is my recommended FLU PREVENTION IN HOUSE MIXTURE for this latest Flu infection going around this year:
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Annas Barbariae200+ Bacillinum200+ Influenzinum30+Gelsemium200+Baptisia 200+Eupatorium P200+ Arsenicum 200
 

Take once a week for general use during this epidemic if the contagion rate is very high in your area or twice per week if you are in a place that has a very high incident of cases and it is very close to you. As a general I would recommend once per month. This is in line with the Cuban Homeoprophylaxis recommendations (slightly changed) that have got good results so far.
●  Take for a couple of months and then rest unless that you are taking it monthly and then, you can take it during the winter months.

Bacillinum has a very good record of treating the beginning of colds and flu and it is used as a prophylactic. Bacillinum is excellent for reducing susceptibility to colds and Influenzinum is the nosode for influenza. I think this gives a good chance of reducing susceptibility to start with. But remember that this is not the only possibility! It is my way but by no means the only way.
 
​Active flu infections-
There are many possibilities on the blog so choose a remedy that fits the stage of the infection. First or second stage remedies or you can choose the Banerji Protocol for Flu as it seems to fit well.

Arsenicum 30c​ seems to fit well if the cough is dry and wheezy and as a general lymphatic cleanser and for fear of contracting a disease. ​Bryonia 30 is also good for chesty painful coughs that are dryer in nature. That is also a remedy that fits well.
Arsenicum 30c​ has been the most useful remedy in my clinic so far for people with active infection and for lingering symptoms after.This is again an specific potency and covers well gastric issues or changes in bowels and tightness in the chest.

I recommend to have a look at remedies from this blog for coughs:
Homeopathic Remedies for Cough and Congestion

I would like to add that for some people, the virus seems to take a turn and go straight to the lungs causing wheezing, and lung congestion. Then, at this point, a further set of remedies would probably be more indicated. 

These would be my top remedies to go with: 
  • Kali Carb 200 one dose every other day or twice daily if needed. Chelidonium 6x alternated with Hepar 6c every 3 hours
  • Ipecac 30 for wet coughs
  • Aconite200+Bryonia30 for productive coughs or pain in the chest
  • Lachesis 200 one dose every other day for severe chest congestion
  • Arsen 30 or Kali Iod 6c for wheezing as often as needed or every few hours. Any remedy that matches to relieve symptoms from the blog. 

OTHER SYMPTOMS

If you are suffering from loss of smell, I have found this remedy to be helpful:
  • Sanguinaria 200 twice daily taken for weeks as this symptoms is very stubborn

And one of the most helpful remedies for general tiredness and lethargy after the active phase is over but it lingers for long time, it has been 
  • Phos Ac 200 twice daily
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29 Comments
Ginger
8/26/2019 08:12:34 pm

Regarding the flu prevention protocol, the Boiron Oscillococcinum comes in vials with many tiny pills. The directions say to take one whole vial. What is your recommendation?
If I want to start my whole family on this flu prevention protocol now during August, is it okay to take the Influenzium 30C from 2018/2019? Then would I switch to the 2019/2020 in October when it comes out?

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Cristina
8/28/2019 11:59:05 am

My recommendation if to take a pill only as a dose. Boiron Oscillococcinum has as the active ingredient the medicated potency of Anas barbariae 200c, which is exactly the same that I and other homeopaths prescribe to their patients -but not branded. They all take one pill as a dose... this is homeopathy, all the same! For Influenzinum, to be honest, I don't do that, I use the same medicated potency every year ( at least that there is something very odd about the flu strain that year) and I want to be very specific). You are looking to the energetic imprint of the flu in general, not to a particular strain. Use what you have, it will be fine but August is a bit early to start, I will say October when the cold is starting to show, at least here in the UK.

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Dr Asifur Rahman
9/10/2020 07:21:19 pm

Ma'am I found Combination of Arnica 3c + Cuprum Met 6c in your Cold and Flu kit but as per my knowledge this combination is for head injury. Can you please explain me what its role in cold and Flu? Thank you.

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cristina
9/11/2020 08:08:33 am

Yes, that is a combination the the Banerjies use along other remedies for bringing down very high fever and avoiding convulsions.

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Dr Asifur Rahman
9/11/2020 11:12:16 am

Thank you Ma'am for your explanation. Ma'am can I ask you another two questions. What is difference between Hepar Sulp + Arsenic 200 and Hypericum 200 + Arsenic 200 I know that the 2nd one use for soft tissue infection and wound healing I want to know about the 1st one.
2) What is the difference between Sepia 6 and Sepia 200 according to Banerji Protocol?

Thank you.

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cristina
9/11/2020 03:01:41 pm

Hepar S+Arsenic200 is used more for infection.

For Sepia, according to them, different potencies target different things so if you see, Sepia 6c is combined with Conium3c working at a therapeutic level in the ovaries while Sepia 200 seems to be working on another level- like hormonal. But only the Banerjies could answer that question!

Dr Asifur Rahman
9/11/2020 06:03:07 pm

Thank you very much for your reply

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Leman
12/28/2020 01:14:17 pm

Cristina,
I wonder if I were to get a bad flu (or even something like covid let's say!) Which of these protocol in your article might be best suited?

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Cristina
12/28/2020 02:47:31 pm

Have a look at the blog, I have updated my blog for the latest Flu around ;) It is at the end of the blog.

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Leman
12/28/2020 03:54:17 pm

Thank you!!! You are a star!

Ok. So, it is;
Annas Barbariae200+ Bacillinum200+ Influenzinum30+Gelsemium200+Baptisia 200+Eupatorium P200+ Arsenicum 200

Should this be a mixture of all these remedies made up or individual remedies? If a mixture than I am hoping I can get it from Helios?
❤

Cristina
12/28/2020 05:26:26 pm

You can order it through Helios as a combination or if you have some individual remedies already,
-you can either take them at the same time all of them to make the combination or
-put a pill of each one of the remedies in a bottle dropper and make a liquid combination. https://www.villacortahomeopath.com/blog/how-to-convert-homeopathic-dry-remedies-into-liquid-remedies

Many ways to do it!

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Leman
12/29/2020 11:03:40 am

I just ordered it through Helios as a combination! Thank you so much for this post!!

I understand the prophylactic use from what you updated above but am also wondering how often to dose if one gets the symptoms or is in acute phase?

And is 1 dose equal to 1 pillule? I usually get the pillules no 6 from Helios.
❤🙏

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Cristina
12/29/2020 12:48:26 pm

It depends of the severity. If very strong every 3 hours decreasing to 2-3 times per day when better.

Leman
12/29/2020 01:02:45 pm

Thank you Cristina! ❤

Last question! Is 1 dose equal to 1 pillule? I usually get the pillules No 6 from Helios.

Cristina
12/29/2020 08:39:01 pm

Correct, one dose is one pill.

Ph
12/28/2020 10:48:32 pm

Hello Cristina

Thank you very for this blog. Very helpful. Can this be given to children (9 years old) esp with the latest recommendations ( flu) by thank you

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Cristina
12/28/2020 11:08:16 pm

Yes, of course! Remedies and dosing are the same for any age. Anyone in the family can use this remedies.

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Ph
12/29/2020 08:53:27 pm

Thank you

Dr Ganesh Thakare
1/31/2021 03:22:21 pm

Very good article please continue adding same such good knowledgeable article on other diseases also.thanks.

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Cristina
2/1/2021 01:17:17 pm

I am glad you enjoy my articles Dr Ganesh!

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AC
6/4/2021 02:23:14 am

Would sanguinaria 200c twice daily still be a good choice for taste that has been altered after the 2020 flu? Things that tasted yummy before taste gross now.

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Cristina
6/6/2021 09:21:56 am

I am not so sure...but you can try it out as our sense of smell is linked to our sense of taste.

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Gennie
6/9/2021 12:10:56 pm

Curious to know how The Sanguinara 200c worked for your loss of taste and smell?

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G K
6/9/2021 12:11:41 pm

Curious to know how The Sanguinaria 200c worked for your loss of taste and smell?

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sue budd
7/17/2021 01:01:31 pm

hello cristina..i cannot shake off what i think maybe "new variant"...for a month now on and off will not go away.....i have studied your blog which is so helpful...and decided on gels 30 /merc sol 30 /and pho ac 200..2 x a day./.for fever with very chilly.. and lots of sweats lots of damp ...extreme tiredness/ sleeping 2 hours a day..anas barb not working this time around..does anything else come to mind/would be most grateful..xx...

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Cristina
7/18/2021 01:33:43 pm

I think this is more part of the chronic picture. Have a look on previous emails and try some remedies from there. Don't forget Immunity Mix and Infection mix. Arsenicum 30 still a winner.

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sue budd
7/19/2021 07:00:16 am

thanks cristina will do that and also try arsenicum...

Pavan
2/4/2022 01:30:29 pm

I would like to know what's the difference between Wet cough and Productive cough? TIA.

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Cristina
2/4/2022 01:40:02 pm

Both they are coughs with expectoration.Both mucus coughs. But the wet cough, can be not productive also like for example you are congested with lots of mucus but when you cough there is not expectoration. As for instance the Causticum cough.

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