Drosera Rotundifolia
Drosera rotundifolia (sundew)
Drosera Rotundifolia, from the sundew plant, is homeopathy’s leading remedy for a violent, spasmodic, barking cough — the kind seen in whooping cough — that comes in rapid fits, is worse at night and after lying down.
This is general information about a homeopathic remedy, not a prescription or dosing advice. In homeopathy the correct remedy and potency are chosen for the whole individual symptom picture by a qualified homeopath — the same remedy is not right for everyone. Do not self-medicate, and consult a qualified homeopathic doctor (and your physician for serious or persistent conditions) before taking any remedy.
What Drosera Rotundifolia is used for
- Violent, spasmodic, barking cough
- Whooping-cough type fits of coughing
- Cough worse at night and after lying down
- Deep, hoarse, croupy cough
- Coughing fits that follow one another rapidly
Characteristic symptom picture
Homeopaths look for these guiding features when considering Drosera Rotundifolia.
- Spasmodic fits of coughing in quick succession
- Worse after midnight and on lying down
- Barking, deep, hoarse cough
- Tickling in the throat as if from a feather/crumbs
- Cough may end in gagging or retching
Potency
Drosera is commonly used in 30C and 200C; potency selection is a clinical decision for your homeopath.
Conditions where Drosera Rotundifolia is considered
Frequently asked questions
What is Drosera used for?
It is the leading remedy for a violent, spasmodic, barking cough — including whooping-cough type — worse at night and after lying down. The right remedy still depends on your picture.
Is Drosera good for whooping cough?
It is the most-considered remedy for whooping-cough type spasmodic fits, but whooping cough (especially in infants) needs medical care and the page is informational only.
Why is the cough worse at night?
A keynote of Drosera is a spasmodic cough worse after midnight and on lying down; a homeopath uses such features to individualise the remedy.
When should I see a doctor for a cough?
For breathing difficulty, a cough in a young infant, high fever, coughing blood, or a cough lasting beyond three weeks.
Don’t self-prescribe — get the right remedy for your case
Consult a homeopathy doctor