Homeopathy Medicines for Asthma by Symptoms – Dr. Gopi’s Guide

Breathe easier with expert-matched homeopathic remedies for asthma — natural, symptom-specific, and guided by Dr. K.S. Gopi’s trusted research.

Homeopathy Remedies for Asthma – Symptom-Based Treatment Guide

Dr. K.S. Gopi, a renowned researcher, academician, practitioner, and author of the best-selling book Homeopathy Easy Prescriber, has outlined effective homeopathic medicines for asthma, carefully matched by symptom and indication. This expert-curated list helps patients and practitioners select the right remedy for lasting relief.

Asthma Treatment in Homeopathy – Remedies Matched to Symptoms & Triggers

• Natrum Sulph 30 – Best for chronic hereditary asthma, aggravated in humid weather. Indicated in children with wheezing and mucus congestion.
• Arsenic Album 30 – Excellent for cold-sensitive asthma, especially with tuberculosis history. Attacks worse at midnight, with fear of suffocation and restlessness.
• Sambuccus 30 – For children with sudden night attacks. Symptoms: turning blue, gasping for breath, dry skin, followed by profuse sweating on waking.
• Kali Bich 30 – Asthma with attacks after midnight (3–4 a.m.), relieved by sitting up and expectorating stringy mucus. Suited for winter asthma.
• Blatta Orientalis Q – Effective in both acute (low potencies) and chronic (high potencies) asthma. Best for obese individuals, worse in rainy weather with pus-like mucus.
• Cassia Sophera Q – Asthma with rattling throat, hoarseness, aggravated by dust, exertion, cold drinks, or weather changes. Often associated with itching.
• Antimonium Tart 30 – For rattling cough with scanty mucus. Suited to elderly and children, burning in chest, drowsiness. Relieved by lying on the right side.
• Grindelia Robusta Q – Wheezing and inability to breathe lying down. Must sit up to breathe. Foamy mucus hard to detach.
• Ipecac 30 – Asthma in children with violent wheezing cough, chest full of mucus that doesn’t come out, face turns blue and stiff. Attacks common in early onset.
• Nux Vomica 30 – Asthma with gastric complaints, heaviness after meals, aggravated in morning or cold air. Belching provides relief.
• Aspidosperma Q – Known as a lung tonic, improves oxygenation by stimulating respiratory centers. Helpful in cardiac asthma.
• Carbo Veg 30 – For aged patients with flatulence and abdominal irritation. Passing wind relieves breathlessness.
• Justicia Adhatoda Q – Constricting chest pain, cough with haemoptysis, worse lying on left side. Associated with hoarseness, sneezing, fever, and night sweats.
• Kali Carb 30 – Asthma 3–5 a.m. with dry, hard cough, scanty offensive sputum. Better in warm weather.
• Medorrhinum 200 – For oppressed breathing, dry cough at night, better in knee-elbow position. Often associated with chest soreness.
• Boerhaavia Diffusa Q – Dry cough with thick white mucus, worse with infections. Suggestive of worsening asthma with inflammation.
• Leucas Aspera Q – Allergic asthma with sneezing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
• Ocimum Sanctum Q – Basil extract, eases phlegm liquefaction in asthma, allergic bronchitis, and eosinophilic lung disease.
• Solanum Xanthocarpum Q – Asthma with hoarseness of voice, chest pain, fever, and burning sensations.
• Tylophora Indica Q – A specific remedy for bronchial asthma, with airway inflammation, excess mucus, and shortness of breath.
• Ipecac 30 & Arsenic Alb 30 – Useful alternation when modalities are unclear.
• Blatta Orientalis Q & Grindelia Q – Mother tincture mix for difficult asthma cases, alternating every 30 mins.
• Kali Phos 3x & Magnesia Phos 3x – For spasmodic asthma without mucus. Alternate every 30 mins for bronchial spasms.

Source: Adapted from Dr. K.S. Gopi’s blog article (ks-gopi.blogspot.com).

Dosage & Directions

Pills: Adults and children (2+ years): Dissolve 4 pills under the tongue, 3 times daily until relieved, or as directed by a physician.
Drops: Usual dosage is 3–4 drops in a teaspoon of water, 2–3 times daily. Adjust under professional guidance.

Note: Medicines are available in 2-dram medicated globules or 30 ml sealed dilutions. Always consult a registered homeopathic physician before use.