Description
Hepar sulph has traditionally been used for symptoms associated with cold sores, herpes and eczema with suppuration. It may also be useful for the symptoms of croup or a barking rattly cough with yellowy mucous.
Always read the label and follow directions for use. Homoeopathic principles should be applied when using this remedy. If symptoms persist consult your health care practitioner promptly.
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HEPAR SULPH – Calcium sulphide
Indications: Infections of the skin and mucous membranes. Boils, splinters,acne, styes, right sided sore throats with ‘splinter like’ pains. Cold sores, herpes,
eczema with suppuration. Rough, barking, rattly cough with yellow mucous.Third stage of croup after Aconite and Spongia.
Causation: Cold; slightest draft; becoming uncovered
- Splinter or needle-like pains. Hypersensitive to pain
- Irritable and angry when ill or in pain
- Suppurations with yellow-green discharge
- Cold sores, herpes and acne
- Sore throat with splinter like sensation
- Ear pain with throbbing
- Hoarseness and noisy, rattly cough
- Croup, after Aconite and Spongia
Better: Warmth; damp weather; wrapping up especially the head
Worse: Cold; cold winds and drafts; touch; right side
Desires: Vinegar; pickles; condiments; alcohol
Aversions: Strong cheese; butter; fatty foods