Ipecacuanha (ipecac root)
Cephaelis ipecacuanha
A first-line remedy for quick relief of acute asthma flares, especially when the attack is accompanied by persistent coughing, gagging, or a suffocating feeling in the chest. Helpful when the cough is spasmodic, the chest feels full or blocked, and breathing difficulty comes with nausea or retching.
Key indications
- Acute asthma flare with spasmodic coughing or gagging
- Suffocating tightness in the chest with persistent cough
- Cough that ends in retching or vomiting
- Asthma attack accompanied by nausea or a clean, moist tongue
- Sudden wheezing that feels blocked and won't clear easily
Stooping, motion, warmth, closed rooms
Open air, rest, sitting upright
30C every 30 minutes - 4 hours during acute flares; taper as symptoms improve. Use as an adjunct to medical care, not a replacement.
Stannum Metallicum (tin)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.