Remedy
Aconite (monkshood)
Aconitum napellus
First remedy at the very beginning of a cough or cold — sudden onset after exposure to cold dry air, with dry, barking cough and restless anxiety.
Key indications
- Early stage of sudden onset coughs, colds & croup
- Cough begins at the start of a cold, often after cold dry wind
- Restless, anxious, fearful state with the cough
- Worse at night, especially around midnight
Worse from
Cold dry air, wind, midnight, fright
Better from
Warmth, fresh air, reassurance
Suggested dosage
200C every 3–4 hours at first sign; taper as cough settles.
Frequently taken with
No complementary remedies listed yet.
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.