Aspirin and Tylenol-type drugs are no cure-all either.

In fact they will prolong

the illness since the fever is no longer present to thwart the virus. Chicken so
up, vitamin C, rose hip tea with honey, echinacea are all old standbys and most
likely will continue to be.
What does homeopathy have to offer? In the homeopathic repertoire there are 49 m
edicines listed for scratchy throats. Listed below are indications for some of t
hese medicines.
Gelsemium sempervirens or yellow jasmine is an excellent medicine for the flu an
d scratchy throat syndrome. One should display droopy eyelids, indifference to e
verything and a lack of thirst. There also may be muscle weakness, trembling, ch
ills and a desire to be left alone. Factors that may precipitate this condition
are attributed to those people who take on too much responsibility and then feel
overwhelmed, perhaps even to the point of wanting to escape.
Eupatorium perfoliatium or boneset has been used for centuries as a flu medicine
. Typically the patient has chills and other flu symptoms. What stands out is so
reness of the flesh and aching bones that feel like theyre broken. There is much
thirst for cold drinks.
Nux vomica or colubrina is called for when there are chills and a great sensitiv
ity to cold. Other typical flu symptoms are likely be present. The temperament o
f the individual that needs Nux is mean, irritable, impatient, overly ambitious,
controlling and competitive. Pent up with too much coffee and long hours at wor
k, they get offended easily and make bad company for their spouses, children and
friends. They like order in everything they do. If things are not neat and tidy
, they may blow up in anger or have a temper tantrum. In adults this anger may b
e suppressed or held in.
In general these people try to accomplish too much in a short time. They feel hy
ped up and full of tension. A dose of Nux vomica 30C every week for a month will
do them a lot of good. It will cure the scratchy throat and give them the idea
that success is not the only value in life. Nux will give them a new perspective
.
Baryta carbonica can be a very useful medicine for sore scratchy throats as well
as tonsillitis and other acute infections. Usually patients have swollen glands
, a pale face and great sensitivity to cold.
The personality of Baryta carbonica is exactly the opposite of Nux vomica. Baryt
a carbonica persons are very shy, timid, lack confidence and feel indecisive. Th
ey are especially sensitive to how other people view them, to the point where th
ey constantly believe they are being watched and that the onlooker is acutely aw
are of the imperfections that they see. They can become obsessed with dressing i
n the best clothes, having every hair in place and putting on a perfect image, a
s if they were cut out of a fashion magazine. But there are some characteristics
that the person has no control over, such as a big nose, small breasts or large
hips and these become a continual frustration for them. Even after cosmetic sur
gery or years at the gym they dont feel perfect and live with constant anxiety of
never being accepted by others.
Again the 30C potency of Baryta carbonica taken once a week for four weeks, then
once a month for three months, will do much to rebuild their immune system and
give them a new sense of identity.
Belladonna is well indicated when the patient has eyes that have become very sen
sitive to light, the skin is dry, there is a high fever and heat radiates from t
he body. Belladonna people are self determined individuals. They may be stubborn
, angry and willful.

Magnesia carbonica can also be useful for scratchy throats. Typically the person
that needs it will wake up feeling unrefreshed, it may take a couple of hours t
o feel awake. These people are mild in temperament and dont like any type of argu
ment or conflict. It seems they have usually had a history of being left out or
abandoned, they therefore fear that if they make objections or become too assert
ive they will once again be rejected.
Its a good remedy to consider for a child whos parents have been divorced or if a
big move left the patient with no friends. As with all the medicines listed abov
e 30C is the best potency to start with. One dose will tell you if its correct as
a week later there should be an improvement in the physical and emotional sympt
oms.
If you would like to learn how homeopathy can help you and your family with cold
s, flu and ear infections, visit your nearest homeopathic practitioner.
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