Sudden ailments from exposure to cold, dry winds or a sudden fright
Given the recent onslaught of windy weather, I thought I’d tell you a bit about one of the remedies at the core of the home remedy kit, one that is useful for ailments that come on from getting caught in a cold, dry wind, among other indications: Aconite.
It’s useful for acute complaints that come on rapidly in children – because they more often have sudden-onset acutes – but in adults too. It’s sometimes indicated for sudden symptoms that come on in response to exposure to cold, dry winds. Also for complaints after a sudden fright or shock. It can be used right at the beginning if any inflammatory illness, and if taken early enough, may nip it in the bud.
The sorts of complaints that are helped by Aconite are typically sudden and intense. There is likely to be heat, fever, redness and burning pains. The pains can drive the patient to distraction. The patient is often thirsty for large quantities of water and complaints are worse at night or come on at night, especially around midnight. The person may have red cheeks or one cheek red and the other pale. The patient is often hot and restless with the symptoms and they may feel agitated or panicked. This is especially true when Aconite is needed after a fright.
Think of this remedy for earaches, coughs and high fevers that come on suddenly, especially (but not exclusively) after exposure to a cold dry wind. Also consider this for an acute panic response after a frightening experience or shock, or in anticipation of a fear-inducing event, such as going to the dentist.
As usual, please bear in mind that Aconite is not the only remedy to think of when problems arise after cold air or chill winds – also think of Chamomilla, Hepar sulph, Nux vomica and Pulsatilla, amongst others.
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