Homeopathic Cure For Cold And Cough | Dr. Shradha Thakkar

Dr. Shradha Thakkar says homeopathy is a way of conventional medical treatment that is based on using tiny doses made of plants, minerals, and animal substances. These remedies are non-toxic and safe to use. The dosage is minimum and effectiveness is really high. Homeopathic medication does not obstruct digestion and is safe for long term use. These home medications can cure symptoms of various diseases. Homeopaths decide the remedy on patients health, lifestyle, diet and medical history. Patients of all ages are adequate to use homeopathic medications. Even pregnant women and babies are safe to use homeopathic treatments. The homeopathic treatment is beneficial for health conditions and boosts the immune system. It treats the root cause not only the symptoms. Commonly used ingredients in homeopathy are caffeine, vinegar, dried herbs, activated charcoal, garlic and nettle plants. Homeopaths dilute the remedy using water or alcohol. These remedies include tablets, granules, powders, gels, creams, and liquid drops.

As per Homeopath Doctors in Sector-28 Chandigarh, the major benefit of taking homeopathic remedy is that they are not addictive. If the patient stops taking the medication, the relief is permanent. And secondly, because these are made up of natural ingredients, homeopathic medications have insignificant side effects. Homeopathic medications are cost effective.

What is Common Cold?
The common cold is basically a viral infection in the upper respiratory tract. It is a contagious disease that is majorly caused due to rhinovirus. The virus of cold spreads through hand-to-hand contact or using contaminated objects such as utensils, towels, telephones of an infected person. People having a weak immune system are more prone to get infected by the cold. Colds make the blood vessels leak and force the mucous glands to work harder. It is suggested to wash hands regularly with soap to prevent infections through cold viruses. Use tissues while Sneezing and coughing and discard the tissues immediately. Do not share your stuff if you are infected. 

Below are some common symptoms of cold:
1. The person can feel dry or sore throat in the beginning.
2. Frequent Sneezing is experienced.
3. Runny and stuffy nose.
4. Nasal Congestion and discharge of mucus.
5. Feeling of weakness, malaise and unwellness
6. Mild headache.
7. Chest Problems and Breath Shortness.
8. Low fever and uneasiness.

Homeopathic treatment for Cold
There are various homeopathic medications that are used in the treatment of symptoms of common colds. Below is the list of homeopathic remedies, but the patient is advised not to use medications without consulting a homeopath. It is important to inform the homeopath about all symptoms, health conditions, lifestyle and diet habits. The patient should consume the prescribed medication.

- Arsenicum Album:
Arsenicum Album is a homeopathic remedy which is prescribed to the patients having a sore throat, frequent cold, chest problems, and burning sensations. It treats nasal congestion, ticking and irritation in the nose. It also controls violent sneezing, thick mucus discharge, and chest burning sensations.

- Belladonna:
Belladonna is a remedy that is helpful in fever conditions with intense sweating. This medication acts as a muscle relaxant. It cures a common cold, sore throat, fever, headache, and whooping cough.

- Euphrasia:
Euphrasia is helpful to control watery discharge from the nose. It opens up the nostrils and also controls the amount of mucus formed in the nose.

- Natrum Muriaticum :
This medication is indicated in the extreme sneezing conditions. It can also treat egg-white nasal discharge with a severe headache. It can cure cracked and chapped lips.

- Pulsatilla:
Pulsatilla helps to relieve running nose filled with greenish yellow mucus and also makes the smell and taste better.

- Aconite:
Aconite is a good homeopathic remedy for viral infections of the throat. It also treats conditions of inflammation such as cough, sore throat and ear problems. 

- Mercurius Solubilis:
Cold with a sore throat and swollen glands can be cured with Mercurius Solubilis. A person who is extremely sensitive to temperatures and having infections of tonsils should consume Mercurius Solubilis medication.

What is cough?
Cough is a medical condition which indicates irritation in the throat. It is a reflex that tries to clean the throat and airways. There are two kinds of coughs. One is an acute cough and another one is a chronic cough. Normally acute cough lasts for 0-3 weeks and chronic coughs last longer than 2-3 weeks. The common cause of cough is infections in the upper and lower respiratory tract. It can Normally acute cough lasts for 0-3 weeks.

Homeopathic Cure for Cough
There are various homeopathic remedies for cough depending upon the symptoms of patients. Some major homeopathic medications are described below:

- Bryonia:
Bryonia is a homeopathic medication that is useful in dry and painful cough.  It treats intense and dry throat. It also relieves intense thirst and strong pressure on the rib cage.

- Phosphorous:
This medication is indicated in croupy and tight cough. Patients facing exhausting chills, dry and hard coughs are advised to use Phosphorous. It relieves chest tightness, nasal discharge and other respiratory issues such as pneumonia.

- Rumex Napellus:
Cough caused due to breathing extreme cold air can be treated with Rumex Napellus. It also cures throat irritation and tickling sensations.

- Pulsatilla:
Pulsatilla is a homeopathic medication that is made of a flowering plant. It relieves cough with thick, yellow-green colored expectoration. 

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