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96 remedies listed here · 61 italicised by Boericke · 199 sub-rubrics, 1,971 references in total

Bellitalicised by Boericke — “the more frequently verified clinical remedy”BelllistedBellnot linked — remedy unpublished or the abbreviation is ambiguous
AcalAcet. acAconAllium sAlumAmbraAm. brAm. cAm. caustAm. mAnt. arsAnt. s. aAnt. tAralArnArsArs. iodAsclep. tBals. perBellBismBromBryCalc. cCanthCapsCarb. acCarbo vCaustCepaChamChelCimCinaCoccusCodConCoralCrotCupr. acCupr. mDrosDulcEup. perf

Under COUGH

CAUSE, OCCURRENCE, AGGRAVATION

Abdomen, irritation [from]

1 remedy
Sep

Anger [after]

Children [in]

2 remedies
AnacAnt. t

Vexation, cleaning teeth

1 remedy
Staph

[after]

1 remedy
Abrot

Falling asleep [after], especially, in children, constant tickling Cough without waking

10 remedies · 3 verified
See also Evening
AconAgarAralChamCyclLachNit. acSulTubVerbasc

Sleep [after]

3 remedies
BromLachSpong

Afternoon

3 remedies
Am. mLycThuya

Air, hot

1 remedy
Kali s

Arsenical wall paper

1 remedy
Calc. c

Ascending

1 remedy
Am. c

Bathing

1 remedy
Nux m

6 remedies · 2 verified
Am. mCaustIpecKreosScillaSticta

Post-nasal, in children and adults

3 remedies
HydrPop. cSpig

Chest

Feeling as if lump in

1 remedy
Abies n

Cold air

20 remedies · 8 verified
AconAlumAm. cArsBar. cBromCalc. silCarbo vCepaHepLachMenthaNit. acPhosRhus tRumexScillaSenegaSpongTrifol

To warm

6 remedies · 2 verified
Ant. cBryIpecNat. cScillaVer. a

Condiments, vinegar, wine

1 remedy
Alum

Dampness

5 remedies · 2 verified
Ant. tCalc. cDulcNat. sNux m

Daytime only

6 remedies · 2 verified
EuphrasFerrNat. mStannStaphViola od

Drinking

8 remedies · 2 verified
ArsBryCarbo vDrosHyosLycPhosStaph

Cold

8 remedies · 3 verified
Carbo vHepMercRhus tScillaSilSpongVer. a

Eating

17 remedies · 8 verified
AnacAnt. arsAnt. tBryCalc. cCarbo vCinchHyosKali bichLachMezMyosNux vPhosStaphTaxusZinc. m

Eczema or itch suppressed

1 remedy
Psor

Warm room, Entering

11 remedies · 5 verified
AconAnt. cAnthemBryCaustChamMercNat. cPulsRan. bVer. a

Evening, night

50 remedies · 32 verified
AcalAconAm. brAm. cAnt. tArnArsBellBryCalc. cCapsCarbo vCaustCimCodColchConDrosEup. perfHepHydroc. acHyosKali brIgnLaurLycMenthaMephMercNit. acOpPassiflPhosPrun. vPsorPulsRhus tRumexSambSangSanicSantonSepSil

Midnight

Before

8 remedies · 3 verified
AralBellCarbo vMag. mPhosSambSpongStann

After midnight, early A. M.

11 remedies · 6 verified
AconAm. brAm. cArsCupr. mDrosHepKali cNux vPhellRhus t

in ,

1 remedy
Ign

Excitement

5 remedies
See also Nervous
AmbraCoralIgnSpongTar. h

Expiration

3 remedies · 3 verified
AconCaustNux v

Exposure even of hand from under cover

3 remedies
Bar. cHepRhus t

Heart disease

7 remedies · 2 verified
ArnHydroc. acLachLaurLycopNajaSpong

Influenza

11 remedies · 5 verified
CepaEriodHyosKali bichKali sKreosPix lSangSenegaStannStrych

Injuries

2 remedies
ArnMillef

Inspiration

17 remedies · 8 verified
Acet. acAconBellBromBryCinaIodIpecKali bichLachMenthaNat. mPhosRumexScillaSpongSticta

, suppressed

1 remedy
Eup. perf

Liver

1 remedy
Am. m

Lying down

31 remedies · 12 verified
Ant. arsAralArsBellBryCaustCochlearConCrocCrot. tDrosDulcHyosIgnInulaLith. cMephNit. acNux vPetrolPhosPrun. vPsorPulsRumexSabadSangSilStictaTubVerbasc

Back [on]

5 remedies · 1 verified
Am. mArsIodNux vPhos

Left side [on]

5 remedies · 1 verified
DrosPhosPtelRumexStann

Right side [on]

3 remedies · 1 verified
Am. mBenz. acMerc

Head low [with]

2 remedies · 1 verified
Am. mSpong

Measles

10 remedies · 2 verified
See also Skin
DrosDulcEup. perfEuphrasIpecKali bichPulsSangScillaSticta

, or piles, suppressed

1 remedy
Millef

Mental exertion

1 remedy
Nux v

Morning

22 remedies · 6 verified
AcalAllium sAlumAmbraCalc. cCinaCoccusHepIodKali bichKali iodKali nLycNat. mNit. acPulsRhus tSelenSepStictaSilTab

Early

11 remedies · 5 verified
Am brAm. cArsCaustCupr. mHepKali cNux vPhellPulsSul

Waking [on]

7 remedies · 2 verified
AlumAmbraBryCoccusKali bichPsorRhus t

Motion

12 remedies · 3 verified
ArsBellBryCinaHepIodIpecNux vPulsSenegaSpongVer. a

Odors strong; presence of strangers

1 remedy
Phos

Old people

12 remedies · 3 verified
Antimonium IodatumAnt. tBar. cBar. mCarbo vHyosKreosMyrtisRhus tSenegaSilSticta

Operations for fistulae [after]

3 remedies
Berb. vCalc. pSil

Periodic, recurring in spring, autumn

1 remedy
Cina

Pertussis [after]; from least cold

2 remedies
CaustSang

Physical exhaustion

2 remedies · 1 verified
ScillaSticta

Pregnancy

7 remedies · 3 verified
ApocBryCaustConKali brNux mVib. op

Reading, laughing, singing, talking

25 remedies · 12 verified
AlumAmbraAnacArg. mArg. nArumCarbo vCaustCimCollinsConDrosHepHyosIridiumLachMang. acMenthaNux vPhosRumexSilSpongStannSul

Reflex

3 remedies
AmbraApisPhos

in summer alternating

1 remedy
Staph

Standing still during a walk

2 remedies
AstacIgn

Stomach, irritation [from]

14 remedies · 4 verified
BismBryCaladCereum oxKali mLob. inflNat. mNit. acNux vPhosSangSepSulVer. a

Swallowing [from]

1 remedy
Spong

Sweets

3 remedies · 1 verified
MedSpongZinc. m

Tickling

Dust, feather [as from]

20 remedies · 8 verified
Am. cArsBellCalc. cCapsCaustCarbo vCinaDrosEuphorb. dathIgnLac cLachLact vNat. mNux vParisPhosRumexSep

Chest (substernal, suprasternal fossa) [in]

40 remedies · 17 verified
AmbraAm. brAnt. cApisArnArsBromBryCalc. cCapsCarbo vCaustChamCoccusConFerrum AceticumIgnIodIpecKali bichKreosLachMenthaMyrtisNux vOsmParisPhos. acPhosPulsRadiumRhus tRumexSangSepSilSpongStannSulVer. v

[in]

31 remedies · 14 verified
AlumArg. mBellBromCalc. cCapsCarbo vCaustCepaCochlearCoccusConCrotDrosDulcEryngHepIgnIodIpecKreosLachMentholNit. acPhosPulsRumexSangSilSpongSul

Throat [in]

30 remedies · 12 verified
AlumAmbraAm. brAm. cAralArg. nBellCalc. cCapsChamCimCinaConDrosHepHepatHyosIgnIodKali cLact. vLob. inflMeliMentholNux vPhosRumexStannum IodatumSulWyeth

Tobacco smoke

4 remedies · 1 verified
MenthaMercSpongStaph

Tonsils

Enlarged

2 remedies
Bar. cLach

Touch, pressure

2 remedies · 1 verified
LachRumex

Undressing, or uncovering body

5 remedies · 3 verified
Bar. cHepKali bichRhus tRumex

, relaxed

4 remedies · 1 verified
Bar. cHyosKali cMerc. i. r

Warmth

11 remedies · 3 verified
Ant. cBryCaustDrosDulcIpecMercNat. cNux mPulsScilla

Weeping

1 remedy
Arn

Winter

8 remedies · 2 verified
See also Chronic Bronchitis
AloeAnt. s. aBryChamIpecKreosLippia MexicanaPsor

Worms

2 remedies
CinaTerebinthina

Young, phthisical persons with constant, distressing night cough

1 remedy
Dros

TYPE

Barking

13 remedies · 5 verified
See also Hoarse, Spasmodic
AconAmbraBellCoralDrosHepIodKali bichPhosSambSinap. nSpongVer. a

Chronic (phthisical)

33 remedies · 8 verified
See also Tuberculosis
Allium sAnt. tArs. iodBar. cBryCalc. iodCalc. pChamCodCrotDrosDulcEup. perfHyos. hydrobrKreosLaurLob. inflLycMangMercNajaNit. acPhellPhosPsorPulsRumexSangScillaSilSpongStictaSul

Croupy

10 remedies · 4 verified
See also Croup
AconBromGelsHepIodKali bichNit. acPhosSpongStaph

Dry, hard, racking, hacking, short, tight, tickling

92 remedies · 47 verified
AcalAconAlumenAlumAm. brAm. cAnt. s. aArsArs. iodArumAsclep. tAviareBellBromBryCalc. cCalc. iodCanthCapsCarb. acCarbo vCaustCepaChamCimCinaCochlearCodCoffConCoralDigDrosEuphrasFerr. pGlycerinHepHydroc. acHyosHyosc. hydrobrIgnIodJusticiaKali bich

Explosive, noisy

5 remedies · 2 verified
See also Spasmodic
CapsDrosOsmSolan. lycStrych

Fatiguing, exhausting, irritating

52 remedies · 19 verified
See also Spasmodic
AconAm. cAntimonium IodatumArsArumAviareBals. perBellBryCalc. cCaustChamChelCodCollinsConCoralDrosEucalHepHyosHydroc. acIgnIodIpecKali brKreosLact. vLaurLob. inflLycMenthaMentholMercMyrtisNajaNit. acOpPhellPhosPsorRumex asRumexSang

Hoarse, hollow, deep, metallic

35 remedies · 12 verified
See also Spasmodic
AconAmbraAm. phosAnt. tApocArs. iodArumBellBromBryCarbo vCaustCinaDrosDulcEuphorbEuphrasHepIgnIodIridKali bichLippia MexicanaLycMangMedMephMyrtisNit. acPhosSambSpongStannVer. aVerbasc

, nervous

35 remedies · 14 verified
AconAmbraAsarBellBromCapsCarbo vCaustCinaCoralCuprDrosGelsHepHydroc. acHyosIgnIpecKali brKali mLachMedMercNit. acNux vPhosPulsRumexSantonSpongSulTar. hTerebeneVer. aViola od

Loose, rattling, gagging, choking, strangling

41 remedies · 13 verified
Am. brAm. mAntimonium Sulph. AuratumAnt. tArsAsclep. tBals. perBromCalc. ac. Calc. cChelCinaCoccusCupr. mDrosDulcEup. perfHepIpecKali bichKali cKali mKali sLycMercNat. sNit. acPhosPulsRhus tSambSangScillaSenecSenegaSepSilStannStictaSulTerebinthinaVer. a

Spasmodic, , nervous, violent,

72 remedies · 44 verified
AconAgarAmbraAm. brAnt. arsAnt. tAralArnArsAsarBellBromBryCapsCarb. acCarbo vCaustChamChelCinaCoccusConCoralCrot. tCupr. acCupr. mDrosDulcGelsGlycerinHepHydroc. acHyosIgnIodIpecJusticiaKali brKali cKreosLachLact. vLaurLed

Succussive

In two

2 remedies
MercPuls

In three

2 remedies
Cupr. mStann

Wheezing, asthmatic

17 remedies · 5 verified
See also Spasmodic
AmbrosAnt. tArsBenz. acCrocHepIodIpecKali bichLob. inflMephNit. acRhodiumSambSangSenegaSpong

WHOOPING (Pertussis)

75 remedies · 31 verified
See also Spasmodic
AconAlumenAmbraAmbrosAm. brAm. mAm. picrAnt. cAnt. tArnBadBellBryBromCapsCarb. acCarbo vCaustCastaneaCereum oxChelCinaCinchCocaineCoccusConCoralCoqueluchinumCupr. acCupr. mDrosDulcEucalEuphorb. dathEuphrasFormalGrindHepHydroc. acHyosIpecJusticiaKali bichKali br

Night [at], 'minute gun' curing day

1 remedy
Coral

Convulsions

10 remedies · 3 verified
BellCinaCupr. acCupr. mHydroc. acHyosKali brMag. pNarcissusSolan. c

Early stage (spasmodic)

20 remedies · 5 verified
AconBellCarb. acCarbo vCastaneaChelCinaCoccusCoralCuprDrosHyosIpecMag. pMephNaphNarcissusSambStannThymus

8 remedies · 4 verified
ArnCereum oxCoralCuprDrosIndIpecMerc

Later stages ()

5 remedies · 2 verified
Ant. tCinchHepIpecPuls

Vomiting

10 remedies · 5 verified
Ant. tBellCarbo vCereum oxCoccusCupr. mDrosIpecLob. inflVer. a

Concomitants

Body stiff, rigid,

14 remedies · 5 verified
Am. cAnt. tCarbo vCinaCoralCupr. acCupr. mIodIpecMag. pMephopSambVer. a

3 remedies
AlumLycNat. c

Crowing inspiration absent

1 remedy
Ambra

Crying

4 remedies · 2 verified
ArnBryCapsSamb

6 remedies · 2 verified
Ant. tCupr. arsEuphorb. dathIpecRumexVer. a

Dyspnea

24 remedies · 10 verified
See also Respiration
AmbraAm. cAnt. tBellBromCarbo vCinaCoralCupr. mDrosEuphorbHepHippozIodIpecKali bichLob. inflMephNaphOpSambSenecVer. aViola od

, bleedings

10 remedies · 5 verified
ArnBellCereum oxCoralCuprDrosIndIodIpecMerc

Follow each other rapidly and violently

1 remedy
Dros

Wakes child at 6 - 7 A. M., vomiting of ropy mucus

1 remedy
Coccus

Flow of tears [with]

1 remedy
Nat. m

Spasm of glottis

3 remedies
CuprMephMosch

Sublingual ulcer

1 remedy
Nit. ac

Vomiting of solid food after regaining consciousness

1 remedy
Cupr. m

Cold [With every], severe cough returns

1 remedy
Sang

TYPE

Acid

3 remedies
Carbo anNit. acPuls

, clear, white

9 remedies · 2 verified
Arg. mArsBryCoccusEucalKali mScillaSelenSul

Bitter

7 remedies · 1 verified
BryCalc. cChamDrosKali nNit. acPuls

Bloody, blood streaked

40 remedies · 17 verified
AconArg. nArnArsBellBryCalc. cCan. sCanthCetraria IslandicaCoralCrotDigDrosDulcElapsFerr. pHepHyosIodIpecKali cKali nLaurLedLycMerc. cMercMillefNit. acNitrumNux vOpPhosPulsRhus tSelenSilSulTrill

Casts

2 remedies · 1 verified
Calc. acKali bich

Daytime

5 remedies
AmbraBryCalc. cHyosStann

Easy, raising

10 remedies · 3 verified
Arg. mCarbo vDulcEriodKali sNat. sPulsScillaStannTub

, offensive

20 remedies · 8 verified
ArsBorCalc. cCapsCarbo vCopEuphrasKali cKali hypophosLycNit. acPhellPhos. acPix lPsorSangSepSilStannSul

Globular, lumpy

13 remedies · 5 verified
AgarArg. mAm. mAnt. tBadCalc. cCalc. flChelKali cMangNatrum SelenicumRhus tSil

Gray, greenish, mucus

32 remedies · 9 verified
Am. phosAnt. s. aArsBenz. acCalc. cCalc. iodCalc. pCalendCan. sCarbo vCopDrosDulcFerrum AceticumKali iodKali mKali sKaolinLycNat. cNat. sParisPhosPsorPulsSenegaSepSilphSpongStannSulThuya

Herby taste

1 remedy
Bor

Liver-colored

5 remedies
GraphLycPulsSepStann

Profuse

54 remedies · 20 verified
Allium sAmmonAm. mAnt. arsAntimonium IodatumAnt. tArg. mArs. iodAsclep. tBall. perCalc. cCalc. silCanthCarbo vCeanothChelCinchCoccusCopDrosDulcEucalGrindHepHepatHydrIpecKali bichKali cKali iodKreosLaurLycMercMyosMyrt. chNat. arsNat. sPhellPhos acPilocarpinumPulsRutaSang

, mucopurulent

50 remedies · 16 verified
AmmonAntimonium IodatumArs. iodAsclep. tBacBals. perCalc. cCalc. pCalc. silCalc. sCarbo vCinchCopDrosEucalEryngHepHepatHydrIodKali bichKali cKali iodKali pKali sKreosLaurLycMercMyosMyrtisMyrt. chNat. cNit. acPhos. acPhosPix lPsorRutaSang. nSangScillaSepSil

Rust-colored

5 remedies · 3 verified
BryFerr. pPhosRhus tSang

Salty

16 remedies · 4 verified
AmbraArsCalc. cKali iodLycMag. cNat. cNat. mPhos. acPhosPsorPulsScillaSepSilStann

Scanty

23 remedies · 5 verified
See also Viscid
AlumAm. mAnt. tArsAsclep. tBromBryCaustCimKali cKali hypophosIgnLachMorphNit. acNux vOpPhosRumexSangScillaSpongZinc. m

, frothy, watery

18 remedies · 4 verified
AconAm. cAnt. arsArsBryCarbo vCrocFerr. pGrindKali iodLachMercNat. mOEnanthePhosPilocarpinumSilphTanac

Slips back, or must be swallowed

8 remedies · 2 verified
ArnCaustConIodKali cLachNux mSpong

Soapy

1 remedy
Caust

Sour

9 remedies
Calc. cIrisLachNit. acNux vPhos. acPhosStannZinc

Sweetish

5 remedies · 1 verified
HepatPhosSang. nStannSul

, , difficult of raising

60 remedies · 20 verified
Allium sAlumAmmonAm. cAm. mAntimonium IodatumAnt. s. aAnt. tAralArsAsclep. tBals. perBar. cBar. mBellBovBryCalc. cCan. sCanthCarbo vCaustChelCinchCoccusCupr. mDulcEucalGrindHydrIpecKali bichKali cKali hypophosKali mLachLaurLycMang. acMercMorphMyrtisNaphNat. s

EMPTY FEELING IN CHEST

2 remedies
Phos. acStann

2 remedies
AmbraCaps

Faintness

1 remedy
Sep

Gaping, alternates with cough

1 remedy
Ant. t

Grasps

Genitals

1 remedy
Zinc. m

Throat

4 remedies · 2 verified
AconCepaIodLob. infl

Gurgling, from throat to stomach

1 remedy
Cina

facialis

1 remedy
See also Skin
Arn

Hiccough

1 remedy
Tab

Hoarseness

18 remedies · 8 verified
AmbraAm. cBromCalc. cCalendCarbo vCaustDrosEup. perfHepIodLachMephMercPhosSilSpongSul

Hyperesthesia of mucosae

7 remedies · 3 verified
BellConHyosLachPhosRumexSticta

6 remedies · 3 verified
CapsCepaCinaEuphrasNat. mScilla

Breast

Left breast, feels cold

1 remedy
Nat. c

PAIN

Chest

44 remedies · 16 verified
Abies nArsBellBromBryCapsCarbo vCaustChelCinchCinaCommoclDrosDulcElapsEup. perfEuphorbIgnIodJusticiaKali bichKali cKali iodKali nKreosLact. vLycMephMercMyrtisNat. cNat. sNiccolNux vPhellPhosPhytRumexSenegaSilSpongStictaSulThasp

Distant parts

10 remedies · 3 verified
AgarAm. cBellBryCapsCaustChelLachNat. mSenega

Head

14 remedies · 3 verified
AEthAnacAsclep. tBellBryCarbo vEup. perfFerr. mFormicaLycNat. mNux vSepSul

He places hands to it

4 remedies · 1 verified
BryCapsNat. mNat. s

15 remedies · 6 verified
AconAnt. tArg. mArumAsclep tBellCaustCepaHepInulaIodNit. acPhosRumexSpong

Stomach, abdomen

9 remedies · 2 verified
Asclep. tBryCalc. cNux vPulsSepSilSulThuya

Throat

4 remedies · 2 verified
BellLachMerc. i. rSil

1 remedy
Scilla

14 remedies · 5 verified
Am. cAnt. tArsCoralCupr. mCurHepIodIpecMephNit. acPhos. acRumexVer. a

, soreness of chest

22 remedies · 7 verified
Amyg. amAnt. s. aArsBryCalc. cCarbo vCaustCoralDigEup perfFerr. pGelsGraphMag. mMephMercPhosRhus tRumexSelenSenegaStann

Rubs face, with fists

1 remedy
Scilla

Sleepiness, between attacks

1 remedy
Euphorb. dath

Sneezing, at end

7 remedies · 2 verified
AgarBellCinaDrosJusticiaScillaSenegal

Spasms

7 remedies · 4 verified
BellCinaCupr. acCupr. mHydroc. acOEnantheSolan c

Chest [of]

1 remedy
Samb

Tingling

Chest [in]

1 remedy
Acon

Urine, involuntary, spurting

15 remedies · 6 verified
AlumCapsCaustColchFerrFerrum MuriaticumFerr. pNat. mPulsRumexScillaVer. aVerbascYerbaZinc. m

Vomiting; , gagging

27 remedies · 10 verified
AlumenAnacAnt. tBryCarbo vCoccusCupr. acCupr. arsCupr. mCurDrosEuphorb. dathEuphrasFerr. mHepIpecKali cKreosMephMyosNit. acNux vPhosPulsSepSilVer. a

AMELIORATION

Drinking [from]

Cold

4 remedies · 2 verified
CaustCupr. mPhosTab

Warm

1 remedy
Spong

Eating [from]

4 remedies · 1 verified
AnacBismFerrSpong

[from]

3 remedies
AmbraAngustSang

[from]

1 remedy
Zinc. m

Lying down [from]

4 remedies · 1 verified
Calc. pFerr. mMang. acSinap

Right side [on]

1 remedy
Ant. t

Stomach [on]

1 remedy
Med

Placing hands, on chest [from]

7 remedies · 3 verified
BryCapsCinaDrosEup. perfLact. vNat. s

Resolute suppression of cough [from]

1 remedy
Ign

Resting [from]

Hands and feet [on]

1 remedy
Eup. perf

Hands on thighs [with]

1 remedy
Niccol

Sitting up [from]

9 remedies · 4 verified
BryCrot. tDrosHepHyosNat. sPhellPulsSang

Warming air by covering head with bedclothes [from]

3 remedies · 1 verified
HepRhus tRumex

Warmth [from]

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