Allium Cepa

Where are the original data concerning this remedy to be found ?

In the American Homoeopathic Review , Vol. V.

How is the tincture prepared ?

The common red onion with a somewhat long bulb is treated in the same manner as described under Gelsemium .

What are the nasal and laryngeal symptoms of Allium cepa ?

Watery, acrid discharge from the nose, with bland lachrymation ; raw feeling in larynx and throat, and tickling in larynx provoking cough ; the larynx is so sore that it makes the patient wince to cough and brings tears to his eyes ; it seems as if it would split open ; great hoarseness. Worse in warm air.

Give symptoms of Wyethia, another useful remedy for catarrhal troubles.

Dryness of pharynx with constant desire to clear throat ; follicular pharyngitis, with a hot, burning feeling. Hoarseness, pharyngitis in teachers and singers.

What neuralgic symptoms has Allium cepa ?

Neuralgias following amputations, and injuries of nerves with fine, shooting, thread-like pains ; neuralgia of stumps.