CCRH-Recommended Homeopathy for Sinusitis in Children

Natural Sinus Relief for Kids – Gentle & Effective

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

Homeopathy offers gentle and effective support in managing sinusitis in children, addressing symptoms such as nasal blockage, thick discharge, recurrent headaches, and sensitivity to weather changes. The remedies listed below are commonly indicated for sinus-related complaints in children.

However, CCRH strongly recommends that these medicines be administered under the supervision of a qualified homeopathic doctor, as appropriate remedy selection depends on a detailed assessment of individual symptoms and constitution.

Hepar Sulphuricum 30 – Cold Wind Sensitive Sinus Relief

• Complaints worse in winter
• Headache especially on shaking the head
• Stopped up nose especially on going into cold air
• Thick, yellow and offensive discharge from nose
• Child is very sensitive to cold wind

Kali Bichromicum 30 – Stringy Discharge Sinus Blockage

• Thick, stringy, greenish-yellow nasal discharge
• Pain in root of nose and forehead
• Obstruction of nose

Nux Vomica 30 – Irritable Sunlight Sensitive Headache

• Pain above eyes or at the top of head
• Headache worse in sunlight, better by pressure and covering head
• Stopped up nose, gets worse in warm room
• Patient very irritable and oversensitive
• Cannot bear light, smell or noises

Sanguinaria Canadensis 30 – Right Side Sun Migraine Relief

• Right sided headache or pain above the right eye
• Pain worse from exposure to sun, especially between sunrise to sunset
• Pain better while lying down and sleeping
• Burning sensation in eyes and redness of cheeks

General Instructions while taking Homoeopathic Treatment:

1. Medicines as indicated in this handout should be taken if the symptoms mentioned against each medicine match those of the patient.
2. Medicine to be taken – 3 globules of size 40 every 3 hours, dry on the tongue or in plain drinking water.
3. Medicine should be taken after cleaning the mouth and preferably on an empty stomach.
4. If improvement occurs within 24 hours, then medicine should be stopped.
5. If the patient does not improve within 24 hours or becomes worse at any time, then consult the nearest homoeopathic doctor.
6. Medicines must be kept away from strong smelling substances like camphor, menthol etc.
7. Medicines should be kept in a cool, dry place, away from direct exposure to sunlight.
8. Medicines should be kept away from the reach of children.

Source: CCRH Booklet