Arsenicum iodide [Ars-i-]
For colds where the congestion centres at the root of the nose, Arsenicumiod., 3x trit., is an effective remedy.
Avena sativa [Aven]
From 10 to 30 drops of the tincture of Avena sat. in warm water, is said to be the best cure for a cold, according to an Eclectic doctor.
Gelsemium [Gels]
Take two or three tablets Gelsemium 1. If cold cause dullness, fever and lassitude, chilliness up the back with headache. Grippe.
Eupatorium perfoliatum [Eup-per]
This drug is the old break-bone of the herbalists. It is for colds or grippe where the bones ache. Take two or three tincture tablets, 4 times a day.
Quinine No one should take this drug save on the recommendation of a competent physician and he will only prescribe it with the greatest care. The almost indiscriminate use of Quinine by the public is to be deplored, as experienced man say it is far more harmful than beneficial.
Allium cepa [All-c]
The onion, Allium cepa, is a remedy for the smarting, sneezing, eye-watering sort of colds, in character like the effect of the onion when you peel one. Give 3d potency.
Dulcamara [Dulc]
This drug is useful for colds that are caused by cold, wet weather, or come on from sudden changes of the weather.
Arsenicum alb [Ars]
in 6th potency a remedy for cold distinguished by a burning, hot sensation in nose, eyes, etc.
Closed windows many persons sleep with their bed-room windows wide open regardless of the weather. Let any of these, when suffering from a bad cold, try sleeping, with closed windows and a warm room, for a few nights. This simple process has not only cured colds, but other ills, as well. This applies especially to nights when the air is cold, wet and foggy. The quality of the air varies greatly, so some men say, so do not open windows when the air is of a quality you do not care to face.
Causticum [Caust]
When patient is hoarse, or voice lost, raw and sore on chest, or in the throat, Causticum 6. will often quickly cure. Every hour until better.
Tartar emetic [Ant-t]
When chest is full of rattling phlegm, when there seems to be nothing but phlegm, Tartar emetic 6x will generally cure.
Aconite [Acon]
Any cold or other complaint starting from exposure to dry, cold air, or a strong draught in hot weather or cold weather when you cool off, needs Aconite 3. as a remedy.
Ambrosia [Ambro]
3. is a fine remedy for bad colds, said an old doctor.
Crot. [Crot-c]
6. or 6x, is said to be very efficient in senile bronchial catarrh-thick, yellow, profuse.
Kali sulphuricum [Kali-s]
6x is said to be the remedy for colds that hang on for weeks and months.
In what is popularly known as Grippe- epidemic influenza-it is difficult to give a remedy because each epidemic, like St. Paul’s heathen, is a law unto itself and calls for its own epidemic remedy.
