Bryonia (white bryony)
Bryonia alba
For colds and congestion that are dry, painful, and noticeably worse from any motion. The nose may be dry and stuffed, the chest feels tight, and the person is thirsty for large amounts of cold water. Useful when irritation and a strong desire to be left alone accompany the cold.
Key indications
- Best for: Dry congestion with aches; person feels worse from slightest motion
- Stuffed or dry nose with frontal headache
- Thirst for large quantities of cold water
- Irritable and wants to be left alone during the cold
Any motion, warmth, morning, exertion
Lying still, firm pressure, cool drinks, rest
30C once every 4 hours during acute congestion.
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