Remedy
Spongia Tosta (roasted sea sponge)
Spongia tosta
For dry, barking, croupy coughs that sound like a seal or saw — the throat feels tight and dry, and warm drinks bring relief.
Key indications
- Barking cough that sounds like a saw; croupy coughs better from warm drinks
- Cough sounds like a saw going through wood
- Wheezing, anxious breathing better from warm drinks
- Symptoms worse around 2am or from cold air or cold drinks
Worse from
Cold air, cold drinks, 2am, lying down, talking
Better from
Warmth, warm drinks, sitting up, eating
Suggested dosage
6C every 3 hours during acute cough; taper as cough improves.
Frequently taken with
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.