Homeopathic Remedy – Allium Cepa

Allium Cepa

Allium Cepa (red onion) presents with profuse, watery nasal discharge that burns and irritates the nostrils and upper lip, accompanied by milder, non-irritating tearing from the eyes. This contrast between the burning nasal discharge and bland tears is a key indicator. The patient typically experiences frequent sneezing, a raw sensation in the nose, and a feeling as if hot water were flowing through the nasal passages.

The Allium Cepa patient often feels worse in warm rooms and in the evening, with marked improvement in open air and cool environments. They may have a tickling cough that worsens when entering a warm room, along with hoarseness and laryngeal irritation. These symptoms closely mimic both seasonal allergies and the common cold, particularly in the initial stages, making Allium Cepa an excellent remedy for acute coryza with the characteristic pattern of burning nasal discharge with bland tears.