About
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation made from the heart and liver of the Muscovy duck. It is primarily used as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for influenza and flu-like conditions. It is one of the most widely used homeopathic medicines for the early stages of viral infections.
Keynotes
Sudden, violent onset of symptoms; intense body aches; profound weakness and prostration; feeling 'knocked out' by the illness.
Constitution
Not strongly constitutional; used primarily for acute viral states. Can suit individuals prone to severe, sudden-onset flu.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Sudden onset of high fever, body aches, chills, headache, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms
● Mental Symptoms
Anxiety with the illness, desire to be left alone, irritability, mental prostration, feeling overwhelmed by the sickness
● Physical Symptoms
Generalized body aches, chills running up the spine, headache (often frontal), fever, shivering, heavy limbs, sore throat
Uses
Influenza (flu), common cold, viral infections, fever with body aches, prophylactic during flu season
Modalities
Worse: from cold, from motion. Better: from rest, from warmth.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
200C (most common commercially)
Recommended Dosage
At first sign of flu: one dose every 6-8 hours for up to 3 doses. For prophylaxis: one dose per week during flu season.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Respiratory system, muscular system, general vitality
🤝 Complementary
Gelsemium, Bryonia, Eupatorium perfoliatum
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, strong coffee
⚠️Important Cautions
Not a substitute for medical care in severe influenza. Use primarily in early stages. Effectiveness is debated in conventional medicine.
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