Drosera Rotundifolia (Sundew) – Remedy for Coughs, Spasms, and Respiratory Issues
What is Drosera Rotundifolia?
Drosera rotundifolia, commonly known as sundew, is a homeopathic remedy
renowned for its efficacy in treating spasmodic coughs and respiratory
disorders. It is particularly beneficial for deep, barking, or paroxysmal
coughs that mimic whooping cough. Beyond its respiratory applications, Drosera
is also used for conditions involving spasmodic or nervous symptoms.
When is Drosera Rotundifolia Used?
Drosera is recommended in the following situations:
- Spasmodic and
Persistent Coughs
- Deep, barking
coughs that come in fits, often leading to gagging or vomiting.
- Whooping cough
with violent episodes that leave the patient gasping for air.
- Respiratory
Complaints
- Tickling
sensation in the throat that triggers coughing.
- Cough worsens
at night, especially when lying down or after midnight.
- Hoarseness or
loss of voice due to chronic irritation or coughing.
- Nervous and
Spasmodic Symptoms
- Spasms or
involuntary twitching accompanying respiratory distress.
- Restless and
agitated disposition due to persistent coughing.
Key Symptoms
- Barking Cough: Deep, hoarse,
and paroxysmal coughs that occur in violent fits.
- Cough with
Vomiting: Cough so intense that it induces gagging or vomiting.
- Worse at Night: Symptoms
aggravated after midnight, especially when lying down.
- Tickling in
Throat: Sensation that triggers the need to cough.
- Voice Issues: Hoarseness or
complete loss of voice due to coughing fits.
- Better in Fresh
Air: Symptoms improve with exposure to fresh, open air.
Personal Profile
- Physical
Appearance: Exhausted and pale due to frequent, intense coughing fits.
- Temperament: Irritable and
restless, especially when coughing disrupts sleep.
- General
Sensitivity: Reacts strongly to changes in position or environmental
conditions, particularly warmth.
Differences from Other Remedies
- Drosera vs.
Spongia Tosta
- Drosera: Deep,
barking cough with violent fits and vomiting; worse after midnight.
- Spongia Tosta: Dry,
croup-like cough relieved by warm drinks and better before midnight.
- Drosera vs.
Hepar Sulphuris
- Drosera: Tickling in
the throat with spasmodic coughing worse when lying down.
- Hepar
Sulphuris: Barking cough sensitive to cold air, with sharp,
splinter-like throat pain.
- Drosera vs.
Belladonna
- Drosera: Persistent,
paroxysmal cough with gagging or vomiting.
- Belladonna: Sudden, dry,
barking cough with fever and flushed face.
- Drosera vs.
Ipecacuanha
- Drosera: Cough worse
at night, often leading to vomiting or exhaustion.
- Ipecacuanha: Cough with
constant nausea and difficulty breathing, not tied to nighttime
aggravation.
- Drosera vs.
Antimonium Tartaricum
- Drosera: Violent
cough fits with hoarseness and minimal mucus production.
- Antimonium
Tartaricum: Wet, rattling cough with difficulty expectorating
mucus.
Quick Reference for Acute Uses
- Spasmodic Cough: Intense,
barking coughs that worsen at night and lead to gagging.
- Whooping Cough: Severe
coughing fits with gasping for air.
- Hoarseness: Loss of voice
due to persistent coughing.
- Tickling Throat: Cough
triggered by throat irritation.
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