Strep A (Streptococcus) infections — including sore throats, scarlet fever, and impetigo can understandably cause concern, especially when cases rise in schools or local communities. If you or your child start to feel unwell, there are some well-known homeopathic remedies that can be effective.
If you have completed or have access to my on-line course you will already be familiar with most of the remedies which are shown below.
Homeopathic remedies for Strep A infections
Ailanthus – This remedy is for chronic cases. Throat will feel dry and scrapey worse in the morning. Coughing up mucus. Cough may sound like croup. Cold perspiration. Tongue coated white brown in the centre. Vomiting with some dizziness and vertigo.
Apis – this remedy is for inflammation and swellings. The throat will feel swollen with burning pains. Worse for heat, touch and right side. Better for cold applications, fresh air and drinks.
Belladonna – Sudden onset, high temperature with burning and intense heat, red discolourations. Eyes will be dilated with glassy appearance. Delirium with fever. Worse for light, jarring, noise and touch. Sore throat.
Lachesis – Sore throat usually worse left side with difficulty swallowing liquids or even saliva. Feels like lump in throat which will induce swallowing. Worse on waking or during sleep. Pain can extend to the ear. Sensitive to touch and can’t stand anything tight around them (pressure). Worse for heat better for fresh air.
Lycopodium – sore throat usually starts on the right side but can move to left. Worse from 4-8pm. May feel better in the evening and in open air. Sore throat will feel better for warm drinks.
Merc – Sore throat with swelling of glands. Will prefer and desire cold drinks. May have offensive odor and bad breath. Worse heat of bed, perspiration, night time. Will feel better for lying down.
Nit-Ac – throat will feel like it has splinters and swallowing will be difficult. May extend to the ears. Will feel chilly and worse for cold. Worse at night time. May also have ulcers in the mouth.
There are many other remedies that can also help but the ones I have listed are the most common. If you have a remedy kit you will have already have most of the suggested remedies. Remember everyone’s symptoms are different so be sure to match the remedy that fits your symptoms best.
How to take the remedies
In acute cases with high fevers I usually suggest taking the remedies in 200c potency but if you only have 30c that will also be perfectly okay. Most of the above remedies will be in your remedy kits but you can also order the remedies at all good homeopathic pharmacies such as Helios or Ainsworths
If you would like to find out more about how homeopathy can support you and your family please book a free 20 minute call with me.
Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-girl-in-pink-crew-neck-shirt-opening-her-mouth-5867732/