Here is a list of the most common Homeopathic Natural Remedies for Colds and their characteristic indications.
Of course, there are lots more but these would be the most popular for acute home prescribing.
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Natural Remedies for Colds to Use at Home
Aconite
Early stages, feverish, starts around midnight. Anxious. Dilated pupils. Can have high temperature. Can be triggered from shock/trauma (including physical, eg. being outside on a cold, windy day).
Arsenicum
Watery, burning discharge which reddens and burns the top lip and skin between nose and lip. Frequent painful sneezing. Eyes burn. Sinuses blocked, painful. Chilly, restless and anxious.
Belladonna
High fever. Redness, heat and rawness of throat, ears and nose. Dry heat over body. Extremities may be cold.
Bryonia
Symptoms come on gradually. Thirsty for cold water. Any movement makes them worse. Want to be left alone. Very irritable ‘bear with a sore head!’. Headache.
Nat Mur
Lots of sneezing with runny nose. Thirsty. Lips dry and cracked. Watery discharge – from eyes, nose.
Nux Vom
Nose feels tight, headache. Nose runs during the day; blocked at night. Watery discharge. Frequent sneezing. Irritable and bossy.
Phosphorous
Blood streaked discharge. Hoarse. Sore throat. Very thirsty for cold drinks. Cold goes to chest quickly.
Pulsatilla
Thick yellow-green bland discharge. Symptoms feel worse in the evening or indoors but better from fresh air. A cough may develop. Tearful, clingy and feeling sorry for themselves. Whiny. Thirstless.
These are just a few remedies which can be used for acute home prescribing. If these remedies are not helping, then you will have to look at other remedies (there are many!) and choose a remedy that is most suitable to the individual. Having an experienced homeopath to call upon for advice is advisable.
Check out my online lecture on using Homeopathy for Colds & Flu. This lecture goes through a lot more remedies in detail, how to administer remedies and general info and advice.