Allium Cepa

Other names : Allium, Red Onion
See also : Onions

Special Precautions of Allium Cepa

Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.

Benefits and uses of Allium Cepa are

• Catarrh: The type of catarrh that Allium is recommended for is the type that is watery, never ending, and that can burn the skin of the nose and even the upper lip over time. They become raw and painful with the excessive amount of catarrh. Allium is used as a homeopathic remedy to help control this catarrh and the constant sneezing that occurs as a result. This is common in colds, hay fever, the flu, and any other sort of irritation.
• Eye Irritation: This usually presents itself as a discharge that forces the individual to rub their eyes. The eyes often become red, and even swollen and itchy as a result of the irritation.
• Neuralgic Pains: Allium can work as a homeopathic remedy for the sharp types of pain that alternate on the different sides of the body. These pains can be in the face, head, neck, or chest. They may be attributed to an earache, a toothache, or just a simple headache.
• Throat and Chest Infections: This often begins with a painful infection in the throat and shows up as laryngitis with the associated hoarseness. There may be an urge to repress a cough constantly, and the symptoms may become worse after exposure to cold air. Allium can help to control the labored breathing when it settles into the chest, or may help to work as a homeopathic remedy to help the body rid itself of the infection altogether.

Profile Type

Individuals who typically respond well to allium as a homeopathic remedy tend to have great anxiety, a fear of pain, and almost a dullness of the mind at times. An individual may feel melancholy occasionally, but may not always have any specific emotional symptoms associated with the melancholy. This is the type of remedy that may help a wide array of people because it offers assistance with a common condition such as a cold.