About
Ambrosia is a significant homeopathic remedy primarily used for hay fever and allergic rhinitis. It is known for its specific action on the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and respiratory tract, providing relief from seasonal allergies.
Keynotes
Profuse, watery, excoriating nasal discharge with violent sneezing. Intense itching of eyes, nose, and palate. Symptoms are worse in the open air and from exposure to pollen.
Constitution
Individuals prone to hay fever and pollen allergies, often with a history of atopy.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Profuse watery coryza, violent sneezing, itching and watering of eyes, burning in nostrils, spasmodic cough, asthmatic breathing, headache from nasal congestion
● Mental Symptoms
Irritability, restlessness, dullness of mind, difficulty concentrating due to head symptoms
● Physical Symptoms
Eyes: intense itching and burning, profuse lachrymation. Nose: copious watery discharge, burning and rawness in nostrils, constant sneezing. Respiratory: tightness of chest, dry, hacking cough, asthmatic constriction. Head: frontal headache, fullness.
Uses
Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies, asthma triggered by pollen, head colds with profuse discharge, conjunctivitis
Modalities
Worse: In open air, from exposure to pollen, in windy weather, in the morning. Better: In warm room, indoors, from washing face with cold water.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Lower potencies (6C to 30C) are commonly used for acute allergic attacks, repeated as needed. Higher potencies (200C and above) may be used for constitutional treatment under professional guidance.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Mucous membranes (eyes, nose, bronchi), respiratory system
🤝 Complementary
Sabadilla, Allium cepa, Euphrasia, Arsenicum album
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Nux vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Use with caution in very high potencies without professional guidance. It is not a substitute for emergency treatment for severe asthma or anaphylaxis.
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