Ars. Alb: It is the head remedy for influenza. Even if it is given
indiscriminately, it cures 95 per cent of cases. Its indications are-
restlessness with thirst for small quantities of water at short intervals, sneezing, running from the nose which is
thin and acrid. It may be tried in post- influenzal symptoms when Carbo
Veg. fails.
Sulphur: Is inter-current remedy which should never be forgotten in
the treatment of influenza. If the temperature does not subside within
48 hours, this remedy should be given in 200 dilution on empty
stomach early in the morning. It may complete the cure or help in the
selection of other remedies by clearing up the symptoms. When this remedy is administered, no other medicine should be given for at least
12 hours.
Gelsemium: Should be thought of in early stages of flu. It has sneezing,
frequent and violent chilliness up and down the back, face flushed, dark
red; watery discharge from the nose which is bland (non-irritant).
Aching pain in the muscles. No thirst but severe headache. Give IX.
Eupatorium Perf: It is indicated in fever with chill followed by
vomiting of bile. Shivering runs down the back and spreads to
extremities. There is deep pain in the bones relieved by pressure and
movement. Thirst, but water tastes saltish or oily. Coryza with
sneezing, hoarseness and loose cough. Give 2X dilution. Dryness of the
body.
Bryonia: It is indicated when flu is complicated with pneumonia. There
are shooting pains in muscles which are aggravated (increased) by least
movement. Dry hacking cough causing much pain in the lungs and
chest. Sweating of the body.
Kali Bich: For cough after fever which is not dry. Sticky phlegm which
can be drawn into a thread. There is weakness, ulceration of the mucus
membrane of the nose, dryness with pain at the root of the nose and
clinkers.
Nat. Sulph: It is specific for epidemic influenza.
Rhus Tox: Flu with constant chilliness as if cold water was poured over
the body or as if the blood ran cold through the veins, with pains in
limbs. Restlessness and the patient tosses about which gives relief. The
tongue is dry with triangular tip. Hard tickling cough.
Dulcamara: One of the best remedies in acute form. Eyes suffused,
throat sore; cough hurts due to muscular soreness, brought on by wet
or change to cold weather.
Causticum: High fever, flushed face, no chilliness, much prostration,
could hardly get out of bed. Nose stopped, coryza free, watery.
Hoarseness. Dry hacking cough which is persistent. Give one dose of
IM.
Carduus M: It is useful for flu when liver is affected. Influenzinum. It
is a nosode and should be given as an inter-current remedy when other
well selected remedies fail to improve the condition. It is given as
preventive in epidemic form of flu. It also cures. Treatment may be
started with this.
Carbo Veg: An excellent remedy for post-Influenzal symptoms such
as prostration, lack of energy, residual bronchitis, burning in soles of
feet as if from a red pepper. Give in 200 potency twice daily.
Ammonia Carb: Cough after influenza when Bryonia and other
remedies fail. For such a cough Ammonia Carb, should be tried first.
Give in 200 potency.
Baptisia: In epidemic influenza with besotted countenance, bleary
eyes, aching head, sore throat, pains and soreness all over the body and
profound prostration. Stupid look with stupor from which it is difficult
to arouse the patient.
Lycopodium: When literary persons are unable to get to work again
after flu; this remedy will cure them.
