Know Your Remedies: Drosera Rotundifolia (Dros.)
Common Names: Round-leaved sundew; common sundew.
General Information
Drosera Rotundifolia is a carnivorous plant which traps insects by its sticky tentacles and then extracts nutrients from their bodies by dissolving them with enzymes. When potentised, Drosera becomes a significant homeopathic remedy for various types of coughs, and especially whooping cough. In addition, it’s a useful remedy for breathlessness and types of bone or “growing” pains, both of which are worse after midnight. Those who need Drosera may also have a family or personal history of tuberculosis.
Mental-emotional Symptoms
- Restless, stubborn, and suspicious.
- Difficult concentration with restlessness.
- Easily angered.
- Feels persecuted by others, or that others can’t be trusted.
- Anxiety when alone.
- Fear of ghosts.
Cough and Respiratory Problems
- Cough as soon as head touches the pillow.
- Paroxysmal, spasmodic cough.
- Unable to catch breath with cough.
- Cough with retching and vomiting.
- Cough so severe that it triggers nosebleeds.
- Constriction in throat on talking.
- Cough from irritation in the larynx.
- Cold sweat with cough
- Asthma with a history of tuberculosis.
Musculoskeletal Problems
- Writer’s cramp.
- Spasm in fingers when grasping something.
- Growing pains with restlessness.
- Joint problems or joint pain when other Drosera symptoms also present.
For Pets
- Cough with gagging or retching.
- Kennel cough in dogs.
Where do I find it?
Drosera Rotundifolia (Dros.) is available from our online store as a single remedy, and as part of the following Complex (combination remedy): Cough – Dry.
Home Treatment Guidelines
Acute, Self-Limiting Conditions
Conditions like colds or minor injuries, which are short-term and typically improve on their own, can be managed at home with homeopathy. However, in emergencies or if symptoms worsen, contact your healthcare provider.
Chronic Conditions
These home treatment instructions do not apply for ongoing issues, whether mentioned above or not, like persistent allergies or chronic pain. You should consult a qualified homeopath for a personalized treatment plan to achieve the best results with homeopathy for chronic conditions.
How to Take the Remedy for Acute Conditions
- Take one pill or five drops of the remedy. The frequency depends on symptom severity. As examples:
- For life-threatening symptoms, take every 1 minute and seek emergency help immediately.
- For mild symptoms, take every 4 hours.
- Stop taking the remedy once you feel better. Resume if symptoms return.
- If no improvement after four doses, choose a different remedy or consult a professional homeopath.
- For more details on dosing, refer to: How Often to Dose with a 30C Homeopathic remedy.
- For information on the different potencies, read: Guidelines on which potency to use
