The most common remedy used was Gelsemium, with occasional cases needing Bryonia and Eupatorium reported. Dr. Herbert A. Roberts from Derby, CT, said that 30 physicians in Connecticut responded to his request for data. They reported 6,602 cases with 55 deaths, which is less than 1%. Dr. Roberts was working as a physician on a troop ship during WWI. He had 81 cases of flu on the way over to Europe. He reported, "All recovered and were landed. Every man received homeopathic treatment. One ship lost 31 on the way."
Several people have asked me if there is a homeopathy remedy for the Swine (H1N1) Flu. If you have read my homeopathy post you know that homeopathy is not a one remedy fits a diagnosis type of thing. However there are remedies that will fit most of the symptoms of the flu. These are the ones I am making sure I have on hand this flu season...- Gelsemium
- Bryonia Alba
- Belladonna
- Eupatorium
- Oscillococcinum Overall flu symptoms (Fever, chills, body aches and pains.)
Here is a really good article on Homeopathy and Swine (H1N1) Flu. (I highly recommend you read it if you are considering homeopathy for treatment of the flu. This is great information!) It includes history on the use of homeopathy in epidemics and also has information on what remedies cover what in regards to the flu.
Stay well!
Happy Homeschooling,
Jamin
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