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Ipecacuanha (ipecac root)

Cephaelis ipecacuanha

Botanical illustration of Ipecacuanha

For spasmodic coughs that end in choking, gagging, or vomiting — the cough is dry, incessant and violent, with little mucus.

Key indications

  • A top remedy for whooping, gagging or gasping coughs; worse at night
  • Cough ends in retching or vomiting but brings no relief
  • Face turns pale, bluish, or sweaty during the cough spell
  • Chest feels full and rattling but mucus is hard to raise
Worse from

Warmth, stooping, motion, overeating

Better from

Open air, rest, sitting upright

Suggested dosage

30C every 3 hours during acute cough spell; taper as gagging settles. 

Frequently taken with
Cuprum Metallicum (copper)

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.