Categories: Homeopathic Treatment

Runny Nose

A runny nose often comes along with colds and can sometimes turn into a chronic issue, leading to complications like sinusitis, ear infections, or tracheal inflammation. Let’s dive into some remedies you can consider, tailored to both the symptoms and the individual.

Allium cepa 6 – Onion Remedy

Key Symptoms: Sudden runny nose with watery, burning discharge that may irritate the skin around the nose. Often accompanied by watery eyes.
Dosage: 5 drops every 1–2 hours.
Constitutional Portrait: Ideal for lively individuals with an emotional disposition; easily moved to tears.
When to Avoid: Not recommended right after taking remedies like Pulsatilla.
Antidotes: Pulsatilla or Chamomilla.

Jodum D3 – Iodine Remedy

Key Symptoms: Non-stop nasal discharge, salty and irritating, often with nasal redness and swelling. May lose the sense of smell.
Dosage: 10 drops 4–5 times daily.
Constitutional Portrait: Nervous, thin, dark-haired people with constant hunger and respiratory issues.
Miasm: Tubercular.
Etiology: Triggered by rapid weather changes or stress.

Camphora D4 – Camphor Remedy

Key Symptoms: Sudden weakness, shivering, nasal congestion, or runny nose after chilling. Stops infection on day one.
Dosage: 3 drops on sugar hourly; for prevention, 1–2 drops 2–3 times daily.
When to Avoid: Avoid combining with Sulphur.

Aconitum D3 – Monkshood

Key Symptoms: Feverish cold with sneezing and sudden onset of symptoms.
Dosage: 5 drops every 30 minutes–1 hour.

Gelsemium 6 – Jasmine Remedy

Key Symptoms: Runny nose with pressure around the eyes and headache. Best for lingering colds.
Dosage: 8 drops 5–6 times daily. Alternate with Kalium bichromicum.

Apis D3 – Bee Remedy

Key Symptoms: Swollen nasal mucosa with burning or pricking sensation. Relieved in cold air.
Dosage: 5 drops every 2–3 hours.

Eupatorium perfoliatum D3 – Boneset

Key Symptoms: Flu-like cold with body aches.
Dosage: 10 drops 3–4 times daily.

Ammonium carbonicum D6 – Ammonium Remedy

Key Symptoms: Sharp, watery discharge; sluggishness and worsening in cold or damp weather.
Dosage: 5 drops every 2 hours.

Kalium bichromicum D6 – Potassium Bichromate

Key Symptoms: Thick, yellow-green, sticky mucus with sinus inflammation.
Dosage: 10 drops 3–4 times daily.

Dulcamara D3 & Chamomilla D4

Use: Ideal for infants with nasal congestion.
Dosage: 2–3 drops 3 times daily.

Pulsatilla D4 – Windflower

Key Symptoms: Thick, yellow discharge, better in fresh air.
Dosage: 10 drops 3 times daily.

Sanguinaria D4 – Bloodroot

Key Symptoms: Dry, burning nasal mucosa with right-sided headache.
Dosage: 10 drops 3 times daily.

Sambucus nigra D4 – Elderberry

Key Symptoms: Congestion in infants, especially at night, with cold extremities.
Dosage: 8 drops 4 times daily or diluted for infants.

Ipecacuanha D6 – Ipecac

Key Symptoms: Runny nose with dry cough, possible vomiting.
Dosage: 10 drops 3–4 times daily.

Comparison Table of Remedies

Remedy	Emotional Symptoms	Physical Symptoms	Thirst?	Tongue	Key Use
Allium cepa	Easily moved to tears	Watery, burning nasal discharge	Yes	Normal	Acute runny nose
Jodum	Nervous and hungry	Salty, non-stop discharge	Moderate	Slightly red	Chronic rhinitis
Camphora	Restless	Cold shivers, nasal congestion	No	Pale	Sudden colds
Pulsatilla	Gentle, emotional, weepy	Yellow, creamy nasal discharge	No	Coated, yellowish	Runny nose in warmth

Homeopathic Clinic Guidelines

Setting: Cozy, warm clinic with consultation by a licensed homeopath.
Treatment Approach: Personalization based on constitutional type, leading symptoms, and etiology.