Ipecacuanha (ipecac root)
Cephaelis ipecacuanha
A supportive remedy for the persistent cough of lung cancer, especially when coughing is incessant with gagging or nausea, and chest rattling that nothing relieves.
Key indications
- Best for: Persistent cough during lung cancer with constant nausea that vomiting does not relieve
- Incessant coughing fits with gagging or vomiting
- Rattling mucus in the chest that is difficult to raise
- Cough worse from warmth and in damp weather
Warmth, damp weather, lying down, overeating
Cold drinks, open air, rest after vomiting
30C every 1-3 hours during severe coughing fits; taper as cough improves. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: A persistent or worsening cough, coughing blood, or shortness of breath requires immediate medical evaluation; this remedy is supportive only.
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