Hepar Sulph (sulphur + oyster shell)
Hepar sulphuris calcareum
A leading remedy for sore throats with painful swallowing, especially in strep throat, pharyngitis, and swollen, sensitive tonsils. The throat is inflamed, the pain may feel like a fishbone or splinter in the throat, and the person is extremely chilly and irritable.
Key indications
- Best for: Sore throat with infection; pharyngitis, strep throat or swollen tonsils
- Painful swallowing with a fishbone or splinter sensation in the throat
- Swollen, sensitive tonsils; extremely sensitive to cold air and touch
- Very chilly, irritable, and worse from the slightest draft
Cold air, touch, drafts, swallowing
Warmth, warm wraps, hot drinks
30C every 3-4 hours during acute sore throat; 200C twice daily in ongoing strep throat or pharyngitis; taper as pain and swelling reduce.
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.