The flu, also referred to as influenza or “the grippe,” is an acute, highly contagious viral respiratory infection. It typically presents in epidemics beginning in late fall and lasting through early spring. Following a 48-hour incubation period, symptoms usually include sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, myalgia, cough, sore throat, and sometimes nausea. Patients with chronic pulmonary disease or cardiac insufficiency are more likely to develop severe symptoms. Hemorrhagic bronchitis, encephalitis, myocarditis, and viral or mixed viral-bacterial pneumonia are possible complications, although for most patients the disease is self-limiting and resolves without complications in two to seven days. Also refer to the Viral Infections section of this guide.
Homeopathics
Anas Barbariae- single homeopathic remedy indicated for upper respiratory symptoms such as muscle aches and bursting headache.**
*Flutone™- tonifier indicated for relief of minor aches and pains in muscles and joints, fever with dryness of mucous membranes, dry cough, chilliness, and headache.**
Flu HP™- (Formerly called Grippe HP) high-potency formula for relief of cold symptoms.**
Immunopar™- glandular homeopathic indicated for immune system support.**
Lymphastat™- (Formerly called Infectistat) homeopathic detoxifier for the immune system, indicated for relief of fever, irritated throat, and cough.**
Influenzinum- single homeopathic remedy made from the current year’s influenza vaccine strains, indicated for relief of fever, cough, and muscle aches.**
Spleenpar™- glandular homeopathic for immune system support, indicated for fatigue, weakness, and flu-like symptoms.**
Thymupar™- glandular homeopathic for immune system support, indicated for relief of irritated throat, fever, persistent cough, or fatigue.**
V HP™- high-potency formula indicated for various viral infections.**
Lymphastat V™- (Formerly called Virustat) homeopathic detoxifier indicated for various viral conditions.**
Herbals
* Echinacom™ or Echinacom C™-fortifier for the immune system, indicated for lymphatic congestion.
Elder Berry- single spagyric herbal, indicated for immune system support.
Gencom™- fortifier for the blood and general system detoxifier.
Lapachocom™- fortifier for the immune system, indicated in states of low vitality.
Mulleincom™- fortifier for the respiratory system, indicated to support the lungs.
Myrrhcom™- fortifier for the sinuses, indicated to support the immune system.
Olive Leaf- single spagyric herbal known for its antimicrobial and immune-supporting properties.
Oregano- single spagyric herbal known for its antimicrobial and immune-supporting properties.
* Propolicom™- fortifier for the immune system, indicated to help maintain healthy mucouc membranes.
Regencom™- fortifier for the immune system, indicated as a general system detoxifier and blood purifier.
Scrophularicom™- fortifier for the lymph, spleen, and liver, indicated for lymphatic congestion.
Trifolocom™- fortifier for the lymphatic system and spleen, indicated to promote lymphatic drainage.
Nutritionals
C-TR 1500- time-released vitamin C, for immune system support.
* Immunique™- a balanced supplement providing vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients for immune system support.
Zinc Picolinate- essential nutrient to support the immune system.
Additional Considerations
Advise your patient to consume plenty of fluids, such as fresh juices, herbal teas, and homemade chicken soup. Encourage the patient to get plenty of bed rest and avoid stressful situations.
*Denotes primary remedy.
**These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice.
**Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
revised 3/1/21