Cochineal

Overview

Spasmodic cough with stringy mucus

Latin name : Coccus cacti

Homeopathic Profile

Origin

Animal

Remedy Type

Small

Tropism

voies respiratoires, reins, vessie

Available Dilutions

5CH, 7CH, 9CH

Modalities

Worse from : reveil, chaleur, brossage dents

Better from : froid, marche air libre

Keynotes

• Stringy mucus
• Cough ends in vomiting
• Worse on waking

Therapeutic Properties

• Antitussive
• Bronchial thinner
• Expectorant

Indications

• Whooping cough
• Spasmodic cough
• Renal colic
• Stones

Recommended Dosage

5 granules every hour during crisis in 5CH

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✓ Compatible
• Breastfeeding : ✓ Compatible
• Children : ✓ Compatible