About
Influenzinum is a homeopathic nosode prepared from the influenza virus. It is primarily used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and flu-like conditions. It is also employed for addressing the lingering weakness and sequelae after an acute flu.
Keynotes
Prostration out of proportion to the illness, aching in every bone, sudden onset, suits the symptoms of the prevailing epidemic, useful for prevention when given as a seasonal prophylactic.
Constitution
Individuals prone to catching every cold or flu, those with low vitality, and patients suffering from prolonged debility after acute illness.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Sudden onset of high fever, intense body aches and bone pains, profound weakness and prostration, severe headache, catarrhal symptoms, post-influenzal debility
● Mental Symptoms
Great mental and physical prostration, indifference, apathy, dullness of mind, inability to concentrate, anxiety with the illness
● Physical Symptoms
High fever with chills, violent aching in back and limbs, bursting headache, sore throat, watery nasal discharge or congestion, dry cough, general soreness
Uses
Influenza prevention and treatment, post-viral fatigue syndrome, recurrent colds and flu, symptoms matching the prevailing epidemic strain
Modalities
Worse: From cold, damp weather, motion, exposure. Better: From rest, warm applications, quiet.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
9C, 15C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
For prevention: A single dose of 200C or 1M monthly during flu season. For acute illness: 30C or 200C, repeated every 2-12 hours based on symptom intensity, stopping with improvement.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Respiratory system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system
🤝 Complementary
Baptisia, Gelsemium, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Arsenicum album
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not replace conventional medical care in severe influenza cases. Use prophylactically under the guidance of a homeopathic practitioner. Not for continuous long-term use without indication.
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