Adenoids – Homeopathy Treatment & Homeopathic Remedies

#Hydrastis
Hydrastis is perfectly homoeopathic to the totality of the symptoms produced by enlarged adenoids, it has the yellow mucus
and general lymphoid hypertrophy.Dr. Lambrechts, of Antwerp, uses a tampon of Hydrastis and glycerine, one part of the
tincture to six of glycerine, introduced deep into each nostril, having the child make inspiration leaving it there about fifteen
minutes. He regards surgical intervention as merely palliative and medical treatment indispensable.Kali bichromicum may
also be indicated.
#Calcarea phosphorica [Calc.p]
Highly recommended by copper, Clifton and many others as a most efficacious remedy in enlarged adenoids. It corresponds
to the dyscrasia,which permits adenoid growths or tonsillar enlargement. Calcarea iodide may be used in cases which are
febrile in nature.Baryta carbonica is also a useful remedy, especially in children who have recurring attacks of acute
tonsillitis.
#Cistus Canadensis [Cist]
In scrofulous or arthritic individuals who have enlarged adenoids. There is extreme sensitiveness to cold air, this is
characteristic. Sensation of heat and dryness in the throat so intense that the patient must drink to relieve. Cold air inhaled
causes distress in the throat, the 6th potency seems to succeed the best. Cistus has a special affinity for the naso-pharynx.
#Tuberculinum [Tub]
Adenoids are greatly benefited and often times permanently cured by a weekly dose of Tuberculinum or preferably
Bacillinum.
#Agraphis nutans [Agra]
Obstruction of the nostrils from adenoids. Throat deafness. Clarke of London regarded this remedy as a leading one in cases
of adenoids. It was first used by Copper in 1892. Deafness and deaf-mutism, breathes with mouth ;open. It is essentially a
catarrhal remedy and acts specially on the glands connected with the nasal cavity, and its use generally avoids adenoid
surgery.
Shrink tonsils with the help of herbs such as sage and Echinacea that help fight off any infection and reduce swelling. You can
make your toddler gargle with a mix of sage and warm water to reduce inflammation. Echinacea can be taken as a tea or in a
capsule form. Echinacea helps boost immunity and prevents recurring infections.
There are about 30 homeopathic medicines for enlarged tonsillitis. Some of the most commonly prescribed ones are:

 Agraphis - enlarged adenoids and tonsils, tendency to recurrent middle ear infections due to enlarged adenoids.
Stuffy nose. Impaired hearing due to enlarged adenoids.

 Baryta carbonica - enlarged adenoids and tonsils, recurrent ENT infections, timid and slow child with delayed
physical and mental development, speech or language delay.

 Calcarea carbonica - chubby child with a large head.Getting tired easily.Tendency to recurrent sore throat and
middle ear infections. Enlarged soft lymph nodes. Chronic constipation, eczema. Slow and fearful child.

 Calcarea phosphorica - tall and slender child, slow and very painful teething, early caries. Moaning, whining child.

 Calcarea fluorica - enlarged adenoids with hard lymph nodes; congenital scoliosis; early caries;recurrent sprains.
Slow dentition and learning to walk.

 Tuberculinum - one of the most effective medicines in enlarged adenoids, tonsils and lymph nodes. Children who get
ENT infections every other week or every month.
Duration of the homeopathic treatment for adenoids depends on the adenoids`s size. Symptom relief /stuffy nose, snoring,
postnasal drip/ is usually observed within a month or two after the onset of the treatment.