Description

R9 Pectoral affections

Indications

Catarrhal ailments of the upper respiratory tract: rhino-laryngopharyngitis, bronchitis, whooping cough at all stages. An effective expectorant in chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, coughing fits in tuberculosis.

Mode of action

R9 causes the initiation and recruitment of the defensive system of the organism through active homeopathic remedies, which exert marked organotropic effects on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract.

Belladonna: Convulsive coughing attacks, hollow and barking cough; dryness of the mucosa; sudden, violent onset.

Bryonia: Harsh and dry cough with retrosternal or thoracic pain.

Coccus cacti: Hypersensitivity of the pharyngeal mucosa.  Spasmodic cough with viscous, stringy expectoration; whooping cough.

Corallium rubrum: Violent, rapid, explosive fits of coughing, causing suffocation.

Cuprum aceticum: Spasmodic cough; dyspnea; viscous mucus.

Drosera: Convulsive barking cough with cyanosis and suffocation; spasmodic asthma; coughing causes intercostal or abdominal pains.

Ipecacuanha: Dry asphyxial cough with glottis spasm, nausea and vomiting.

Spongia: Hollow cough, cough at night; dry, croupous wheezing cough.

Sticta: Chills move down from the nose to the pharynx and trachea, initiating the onset of bronchitis. Pressure or fullness at the root of the nose; nocturnal cough.

Thymus vulgaris: Expectorant and antitussive.

Remedies to be considered

• Tonsillary angina: R1, BC-10

• Influenza: R6 additionally, BC-6

• Pleuritis: R24, BC-10

• Asthma: R43 and R76, BC-2

• Laryngitis: R45, BC-10

• Chronic bronchial catarrh: R48 and R57, BC-6

• Viral infection: BIO 88

Clinical experience

• Typically considered an acute formula.

• Beneficial in the treatment of dry or productive coughs.

Ingredients

Belladonna D4 1 g, Bryonia D4 1 g, Coccus cacti D6 1 g, Corallium rubrum D12 1 g, Cuprum aceticum D12 1 g, Drosera D4 1 g, Ipecacuanha D6 1 g, Spongia D6 1 g, Sticta D4 1 g.

Non-medicinal ingredients: ethanol, purified water.

Dosage

Adults and children (ages 12 and up) 10-15 drops 1-3 times daily; acute cases: 10-15 drops 4-6 times daily in a little water or undiluted, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Cautions and warnings

• Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use in thyroid conditions.

For more information, please consult your healthcare practitioner.

DIN-HM 80031916