Homeopathy And Flu Epidemics

nfluenza pandemic of 1918-1919 killed more peopleextractum.
than the Great War, known today as World War IThe above named substances are manufactured in
(WWI), at somewhere between 20 and 40 millionFDA approved facility under Good Manufacturing
people. It has been cited as the most devastatingPractice, as Homeopathy is more regulated than
epidemic in recorded world history. More people diedherbal supplements.
of influenza in a single year than in four-years of theNext to the name of the substance is a number
Black Death Bubonic Plague from 1347 to 1351.followed by an X or by CH. For example Sulphur 1X
Known as "Spanish Flu" or "La Grippe" the influenza ofindicates that the mineral has been diluted at 1 part
1918-1919 was a global disaster. Influenza constitutesper ten. A 2X has been diluted at 1 part per 10 then
the most widespread and significant respiratoryre diluted at one part per ten.
infectious disease in the world, resulting in increasedCH indicates a dilution at one part per 100. 1 CH = 1
morbidity, mortality and economic loss each epidemic100, 2 CH the 1CH has been re diluted a second time
year. Pandemic influenza is a worldwide epidemic(CH stand for centesimal Hahnemanien by the name
usually caused by a new virus variant to which theof the inventor of Homeopathy Samuel Hahnemann).
majority of the population has no immunity.While the scientific evidence is open to discussion
A pandemic virus may infect 30 to 50% of themillions of users worldwide have used homeopathy
world’s population and kill 1 to 2% of thoseduring flu epidemics without side effects.
infected. Pandemic control must be a concerted andFacing the risk of a pandemic, emerging new viral
co-ordinate world strategy and under the auspices ofstrain with resistance to antiviral medications it is
the World Health Organization. Pandemicurgent to evaluate the medical and economical
preparedness plans have been formulated, including:benefit of Homeopathy as an adjunct to established
intensified surveillance for more rapid identification ofFlu treatments.
new reassortant viruses with potential humanMany formulas exist on the market, which combine
virulence and infectivity, laboratory characterization ofseveral homeopathic substances realizing a
the new viruses so that vaccine may be prepared,Homeopathic antiviral cocktail, they do not require a
development of techniques for more rapid vaccineprescription and are affordable.
production and the manufacture and stock piling ofI created such a formula in 2000 based on my 17
antiviral drugs. Perhaps the most recent use ofyears experience in Homeopathy the formula is called
homeopathy in a major epidemic was during theFlu Terminator®.
Influenza Pandemic of 1918.· Gelsemium 3X (a dilution of Yellow Jasmine)
The Journal of the American Institute forInfluenza, fever, chills
Homeopathy, May 1921, had a long article about the· Zincum Gluconicum 3X (a dilution of Zinc
use of homeopathy in the flu epidemic. Dr. T AGluconicum) Flu, fever
McCann, from Dayton, Ohio reported that 24,000· Zincum Metallicum 3X (a dilution of Zinc
cases of flu treated allopathically had a mortality rateMetallicum) Flu, fever
of 28.2% while 26,000 cases of flu treated· Aconitum napelus 4X (a dilution of
homeopathically had a mortality rate of 1.05%. ThisMonkshood) Influenza, fever, inflammation
last figure was supported by Dean W.A. Pearson of· Eupatorium perfoliatum 4X (a dilution of
Philadelphia (Hahnemann College) who collectedThoroughwort) Influenza, coryza, fever
26,795 cases of flu treated with homeopathy with· Sulphur 4X (Dilution of the mineral Sulfur)
the above result.Fever, Cold
The most common remedy used was Gelsemium,· Phosphorus 5X (Dilution of Phosphorus)
with occasional cases needing Bryonia and EupatoriumFever, Cold, Chills
reported. Dr. Herbert A. Roberts from Derby, CT,· Asclepias vincetoxicum 6X (Dilution of
said that 30 physicians in Connecticut responded tovincetoxicum) Antiviral
his request for data. They reported 6,602 cases with· Influenzinum 12X (a safe dilution of the
55 deaths, which is less than 1%. Dr. Roberts wasinactivated and sterilized virus of influenza) Fever, Flu,
working as a physician on a troop ship during WWI.Viral infection
He had 81 cases of flu on the way over to Europe.· Anas barbariae hepatis and cordis
He reported, "All recovered.extractum 200 K (The ingredient of OscollicocinumTM
The following substances are some of most oftenthe leading product of the Boiron Laboratories)
prescribed by Homeopaths:indicated for flu and fever
Gelsemium, Zincum Gluconicum, Zincum Metallicum,Our feedback has been extremely positive among
Aconitum napelus, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Sulphur,patients and physicians, however a study is
Phosphorus, Asclepias vincetoxicum,necessary to confirm the impression.
Influenzinum,Anas barbariae hepatis and cordis