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Ipecacuanha (ipecac root)

Cephaelis ipecacuanha

Botanical illustration of Ipecacuanha

A focused remedy for chicken pox and measles with persistent nausea, gagging, or a spasmodic cough that does not bring relief. Helpful when nausea is constant or when coughing ends in retching or vomiting.

Key indications

  • Colds with persistent coughs that accompany measles or chicken pox.
  • Spasmodic cough with gagging or retching
  • Vomiting that does not relieve the nausea
  • Bright red face and lips with irritability
Worse from

Stooping, motion, warmth

Better from

Open air, rest

Suggested dosage

30C every 1–2 hours during acute cough; taper as symptoms improve.

Frequently taken with
Bryonia (white bryony)

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.