Common Homeopathic Remedies for Malaria - CCRH Recommended

Issued in Public Interest by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India

The following homeopathic medicines have been commonly indicated for the supportive management of malaria-related symptoms. However, CCRH strongly advises that treatment should be undertaken only under the supervision of a qualified homeopathic physician to ensure safe and appropriate care based on individual symptoms and diagnosis.

Arsenic album 30 – Fearful, Restless, Chilly, Weak

• Fever at regular intervals, coming either at mid-day or midnight
• Extreme weakness
• Marked anxiety, restlessness and fear of death
• Burning pains
• Unquenchable thirst, drinks small quantity at frequent intervals
• Worse in wet weather and from cold exposure; better from warmth

Eupatorium perfoliatum 30 – Bone Ache, Thirsty, Chilly

• Fever with great soreness and severe aching of bones
• Chill between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
• Chill preceded by unquenchable thirst
• Sweating relieves all symptoms except headache

Chininum sulphuricum 30 – Periodic Fever, Chill, Sweats

• Fever comes at regular intervals, at the same hour every day
• Chill begins at 3:00 p.m. daily
• Shivering even in a warm room

Cinchona officinalis 30 – Night Fever, Bloating, Weakness

• Marked chill followed by fever and sweat
• Fever paroxysm mostly begins at night
• No thirst during chill and heat
• Body extremely sensitive to touch, but hard pressure relieves
• Flatulence, whole abdomen distended due to gas
• Loose stool

How to select the medicine?

To pick the right medicine, match the symptoms of the medicines given in the handout, with the problem you are suffering from. The medicine with majority of symptoms similar to yours will be the right choice for you.

Dose

Children: 3 to 4 globules (Size No. 20), 3–4 times a day, for 2 to 3 days.
Adults: 6 to 8 globules (Size No. 20), 3–4 times a day, for 2 to 3 days.

General instructions

1. Medicine should be taken after cleaning the mouth and preferably in empty stomach.
2. Strong smelling substances like onion, garlic etc. should not be taken within half an hour before and after taking the medicine.
3. The medicine should not be taken if the white globules turn yellow, or if the sediments appear in the liquid form of medicine.
4. Homoeopathic medicines act better in patients who are not addicted to tobacco products. It is, therefore, advisable to restrict the use of cigarette, bidi, paan masala, alcohol, narcotics, etc. when one is under homoeopathic medication.
5. If improvement occurs within 2–3 days, then medicine should be stopped.
6. If patient doesn’t improve within 48 hours or becomes worse at any time, then a qualified homoeopathic doctor should be consulted.
7. During homoeopathic treatment, no other medicines should be taken, unless suggested by a qualified homoeopathic doctor.

Keep the medicines:

• Away from strong smelling substances like camphor, menthol etc.
• In a cool, dry place away from direct exposure to sunlight.
• Away from the reach of children.

Source: CCRH Booklet for the Public