This remedy is often indicated when a person has watery eyes that sting, a teasing cough, much sneezing, and a runny nose with clear discharge that irritates the nostrils and upper lip. The nose usually runs when the per...
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This remedy is often indicated when a person has watery eyes that sting, a teasing cough, much sneezing, and a runny nose with clear discharge that irritates the nostrils and upper lip. The nose usually runs when the person is indoors and stops in open air.
Hay fever
Indications for this remedy include watery eyes and a clear nasal discharge that irritates the upper lip, along with sneezing and a tickling cough. The person usually is thirsty, and feels worse indoors and when rooms are warm, and better in fresh air.
General Herb Information
Onion Allium Cepa L.
Family: Alliaceae.
Other Names: Oignon (French); Kuchenzwiebel (German); cipolla (Italian); cebolla (Spanish).
Description: A bulbous perennial with hollow green leaves arising from a bulb formed by dense layers of fleshy leaf bases. The hollow flowering stem bears a rounded cluster of white or purple flowers. Related plants such as scallion (A. ascalonium), Chinese shallot (A. chinense) and leek (A. portum) are used as culinary herbs.
Origin:Allium cepa is a cultigen of uncertain origin, probably originating from wild plants in the Eastern Mediterranean or the Middle East. Known from ancient archaeological sites, it is nowadays widely cultivated on a large-scale as an important culinary herb and vegetable.
Parts Used: Fresh or dried bulb (Allii cepae bulbus).
Uses and Properties: Treatment of appetite loss and prevention of age-related changes in blood vessels (arteriosclerosis). Onions and its juice may be used to treat minor digestive disturbances and is used to overcome the immediate effects of insect stings. Juice mixed with honey or sugar is a traditional treatment for colds and cough. The treatment of dysentery, wounds, scars, keloids, asthma and diabetes are amongst the many traditional uses.
Active Ingredients: The activity (and pungent smell) is due to several sulphur-containing compounds - mainly sulfoxides, but also cepaenes (alpha-sulflnyl-disulfides). Sulfoxides [such as trans-S-(1-propenyl)-L-(+)-cysteinesulfoxide, an isomer of alliin] are present in the intact bulb, but they are converted by enzymatic action (i.e. by alliinase) into various sulfides that spontaneously form disulfides. These compounds can easily form disulfide bonds with SH-groups of proteins and thus alter their biological activities.
Pharmacological Effects: Onions are known to have antimicrobial, hypoglycaemic, anti-platelet aggregation, anti-asthmatic, antiallergic, lipid- and blood pressure-lowering effects. Clinical trials hitherto focused mainly on garlic but there is good clinical evidence of efficacy of onions in treating appetite loss and preventing arteriosclerosis.
Status: Pharm.; Comm. E+; WHO 1; clinical trials+.
Preparation and Dosage: (Not applicable to homeopathy) An effective daily dose is considered to be 50 g of fresh onion or 20 g of dried product (or equivalent amounts in preparations). The raw bulb may be applied externally or fresh juice is taken on its own or mixed with honey or sugar.
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Directions
Select the remedy that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.
Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day; and in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.
If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.
Take 3 pellets 3 times a day.
Homeopathic medicines are safe and remarkably free from side effects. Your condition, however may require special care, so please observe the following: Do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days(adults) or 5 days(children) unless directed by a doctor. If pain gets worse, if new symptoms occur, or if redness or swelling is present, consult a doctor because these could be signs of a serious condition. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
Sublingual Medication: Place under tongue; let dissolve. Take when mouth is in natural condition, 1/2 hour before or after eating, brushing teeth, or drinking anything but water.
Cautions
In order to maintain the potency and freshness of these products, it is very important to store them properly. They need protection against light, high temperatures and humidity, and, after use, are best stored in a small kit or bag.
Avoid opening a tube or any other container of homeopathic medication in a room where perfumes or strong odors are present. And, needless to say, keep them away from any cigarette smoke.
Keep out of reach of children.
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