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Remedy

Aconite (monkshood)

Aconitum napellus

Botanical illustration of Aconite

First remedy at the first sign of cold or flu  — especially for colds with sudden onset after exposure to cold winds or emotional shock.

Key indications

  • Early stage; First onset or sign of cold & congestion
  • Croupy cough waking before midnight
  • Panic or anxiety with the illness
  • Hot, dry, thirsty
Worse from

Cold dry wind, night, fright

Better from

Open air, rest

Suggested dosage

200C every 3-4 hours in the first few days only.

Frequently taken with
Ferrum Phosphoricum (iron phosphate)Chelidonium (greater celandine)Bryonia (white bryony)

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.