Remedy
Hepar Sulph (sulphur + oyster shell)
Hepar sulphuris calcareum
For thick yellow infected discharges — sore throats, earaches, and skin that feels like a splinter is in it.
Key indications
- Best for: Sore throat with infection; pharyngitis, strep throat or swollen tonsils
- Croup with rattling cough, worse early morning
- Boils and infected cuts very sensitive to touch
- Extremely chilly and irritable
Worse from
Cold air, touch, drafts
Better from
Warmth, wrapping head
Suggested dosage
30C every 2–3 hours during acute attack; taper as symptoms reduce.
Frequently taken with
Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)
Camphora (camphor)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.