Flu, or influenza, is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, and extreme fatigue. It often comes on suddenly and can range from mild to severe, sometimes leading to complications like bronchitis or pneumonia.
| Symptoms | Homeopathic Remedy & Potency / Biochemic Remedy & Potency |
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| Sudden onset of high fever with chills, body aches, and thirst for cold drinks | Aconitum Napellus 30C – Best suited for flu that starts suddenly, often after exposure to cold wind. |
| Gradual onset with extreme weakness, soreness, and thirst for warm drinks | Gelsemium 30C – Ideal for flu with drowsiness, dizziness, and heavy eyelids. |
| Flu with body pains, restlessness, and thirst for small sips of water | Arsenicum Album 30C – Effective for flu with exhaustion, anxiety, and burning pains. |
| Flu with alternating chills and fever, extreme thirst, and coated tongue | Baptisia 30C – Suitable for flu with offensive sweat and sore muscles. |
| Flu with severe headache, nasal congestion, and bursting pain in eyeballs | Eupatorium Perfoliatum 30C – Best for flu with bone-breaking pains. |
| Profuse sweating, weakness, and easy exhaustion | China Officinalis 30C – For flu with extreme weakness from fluid loss. |
| Flu with sneezing, watery discharge, and extreme chilliness | Nux Vomica 30C – Useful for flu from overindulgence, exposure to cold, or stress. |
| Flu with dry cough, hoarseness, and burning sensation in the throat | Phosphorus 30C – Helps when the flu affects the respiratory tract. |
| Weakness, dizziness, and sluggish circulation during flu | Ferrum Phos 6X – A biochemic remedy for early-stage flu with fever. |
| Flu with excessive mucus secretion, cough, and chest congestion | Kali Mur 6X – Helps to break down mucus and reduce congestion. |