Borax (Sodium Borate)
Sodium borate
The leading remedy for oral thrush, with white, curd-like patches lining the mouth and tongue. The baby's mouth feels hot and tender, feeding is interrupted by crying, and the child startles easily or is frightened by downward motion. Also helpful for mom when the thrush has spread to her breasts from nursing.
Key indications
- Best for: The top remedy for oral thrush; white curd-like patches in the mouth
- Mouth feels hot and tender; patches bleed easily when wiped
- Baby lets go of the breast or bottle and cries while feeding
- Startles easily, frightened by downward motion or being laid down
- Sore, aphthous ulcers on the tongue and inner cheeks
Downward motion, nursing, warm drinks, touch to the mouth
Cool drinks, being held upright, pressure
6C twice daily; stop as the patches clear.
Kali Muriaticum (potassium chloride)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.