The combination of homeopathy and asthma is very common amongst patients seeking a gentle approach to managing their condition. With no side effects and no risk of drowsiness, homeopathy can be tailored to each patient’s unique profile.
Vital medical warning: Homeopathic treatment is an excellent adjunctive (complementary) therapy, but it must never be used as a substitute for your long-term treatment or your emergency bronchodilator (such as Ventolin).
With this golden rule in mind, here’s how to use homeopathic granules to reduce the frequency of attacks and relieve your symptoms.
How can homeopathy be combined with asthma management for day-to-day prevention?
The aim of preventative treatment is to desensitise the patient’s ‘constitution’, that is, to reduce their reactivity to allergens and inflammation.
For effective long-term management, treatment regimens generally combine several remedies to be taken daily:
- Poumon histaminum 15CH: This forms the basis of allergy prevention. Take 5 granules every evening.
- Santa Herba (Lehning Laboratories): 10 drops, three times a day.
- Pulmine D8 and Diaphragme D8: Take one sublingual ampoule every other day, alternating between the two.
- Histamine D8: One ampoule taken sublingually every other day, if the allergic component of the asthma is very pronounced.
Homeopathy and asthma: which remedies can help during an attack?
At the first signs of breathing difficulties, homeopathy can be used to relieve the spasm as a complement to your medical treatment.
Dosage for an attack: Take Poumon histaminum 15CH in all cases, combined with 3 granules of the remedy corresponding to your symptoms, every 10 minutes, until improvement is seen.
Remedies depending on the time of day or the weather
- Arsenicum album 9CH: For night-time attacks (between midnight and 3 am) with a burning sensation in the chest. The patient often feels exhausted but feels the need to walk or sit up.
- Kalium carbonicum 9CH: For breathing difficulties between 2 am and 4 am, forcing the patient to sit up with their chest leaning forwards.
- Medorrhinum: If attacks occur exclusively during the day.
- Natrum sulf 9CH: If the attack is triggered by damp weather, the cold or severe fatigue.
- Dulcamara 9CH: When the attack occurs specifically in rainy weather.
Remedies based on emotions and behaviour
Emotional state has a significant influence on bronchial hyperreactivity. Choose the remedy that best suits your current mood:
- Chamomilla 9CH: If the patient is particularly irritable, nervous and short-tempered during the attack.
- Ignatia 9CH: If the choking sensation is triggered immediately after a setback or emotional shock.
- Pulsatilla: For an affectionate temperament that finds confined spaces difficult to bear and feels immediately better in the open air.
Remedies according to the type of cough and phlegm
- Ipeca 9CH (to be combined with Blatta orientalis 9CH): For nausea, lungs congested with mucus and distinct wheezing, without being able to cough up the mucus.
- Antimonium tartaricum 9CH: When there is significant wheezing due to mucus trapped in the chest.
- Cuprum metallicum 9CH: Preferred if a dry spasm (contraction) is the predominant symptom.
- Drosera 9CH: If a violent, fit-like cough predominates over the wheezing.
The effectiveness of the link between homeopathy and asthma lies in the highly personalised nature of the treatment. Observe your symptoms carefully (the time of day, the weather, the type of cough) to select the granules that will make a difference to your bronchial tubes. If in doubt, consult a homeopathic doctor for a full assessment. To explore further information on asthma, two articles are available:
FAQ: Your questions about homeopathy and asthma
Can homeopathy treat asthma?
No, homeopathy does not provide a permanent cure for asthma. However, the combination of homeopathy and asthma treatment produces excellent results in reducing the severity of inflammation, spacing out attacks and relieving symptoms (cough, anxiety, spasms) as a complement to conventional medical treatment.
What is the basic homeopathic remedy for allergic asthma?
The standard remedy for allergic asthma is Poumon histaminum 15CH. It is generally prescribed as a preventative measure (5 granules every evening) and as a supplementary treatment during an allergic attack (every 10 minutes) to limit the body’s reaction to the allergen.
What homeopathic remedy should be taken for a stress-related asthma attack?
Nervous asthma responds very well to homeopathic treatment. If the attack occurs following a setback, the recommended remedy is Ignatia 9CH. If the patient is short-tempered and very irritable due to shortness of breath, Chamomilla 9CH is the preferred choice.
