General Information

Allergies

• Hay fever.
• Watery discharge from nose and eyes.
• Acrid, burning, excoriating discharge from the nose but bland, watery discharge from eyes.
• Symptoms worse in evening and warm rooms; better for open air.
• Sleepiness and difficult concentration with allergies.

Colds

• Colds that move downwards to the larynx or chest. (Note: Inappropriate or overuse of Allium cepa can cause head colds to go to the chest. (If there has been no improvement in symptoms, do not use this remedy beyond 4 doses.)
• A sensation of rawness in the nose.
• Bland, watery discharge from eyes during cold or hay fever.

Mental-Emotional Symptoms

• Dull thinking and sleepiness.
• Difficult concentration. Eye Problems

Throat Problems

• Pain in larynx on coughing.
• Grasps throat on coughing.

Heel and Limb Problems

• Friction Injuries to heels from rubbing shoes.
• Blisters on heels.
• Phantom pains or neuralgia in amputation stumps.

Headaches

• Worse in warm rooms and better in open air.
• Worse when eyes closed.

Where do I find it?

Allium Cepa is available here as a single remedy in a variety of strengths (potency).

Dosage Instructions (suitable for babies to adults)

Take 3 Pellets every 15 minutes to 4 hours (15 minutes for intense symptoms, 4 hours for milder ones). Once an improvement is noticed, stop dosing and repeat the remedy only if symptoms return. If there is no improvement at all by three doses, choose a different remedy or seek professional guidance.

A Few Words

While the above self-limiting, acute complaints are suitable for home treatment with Allium Cepa, see your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or fail to improve. Allium Cepa is also useful for a range of chronic or persistent complaints not listed; these are best managed by a qualified homeopath for good results.