Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) are a group of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) in humans.
The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern regarding COVID-19 on 30 January 2020, and later declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of 24 April 2021, more than 145 million cases have confirmed, with more than 3.08 million deaths attributed to COVID-19, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in history.
The name “coronavirus” derived from the Latin corona & the Greek κορώνη (korṓnē, “garland, wreath”), meaning crown or halo.
This refers to the characteristic appearance of virions (the infective form of the virus) by electron microscopy.
Strains
There seven known strains of human Coronavirus (COVID-19) i.e.:
1.Firstly, Human Coronavirus
(COVID-19) 229E (HCoV-229E)
2.Secondly, Human coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43)
3. Thirdly, SARS-CoV
4.Fourthly, Human coronavirus NL63 (in other words, HCoV-NL63, New Haven coronavirus)
5.After that, Human Coronavirus (COVID-19) (COVID-19) HKU1
6. Then, Middle East respiratory syndrome #coronavirus (MERS-CoV), previously known as novel coronavirus #2012 and HCoV-EMC.
7.Lastly, Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), also known as Wuhan pneumonia or Wuhan coronavirus.
(‘Novel’ in this case means newly discovered, or newly originated, & is a placeholder name.)
Other important key points
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. The virus that caused the outbreak is known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a newly discovered virus closely related to bat coronaviruses, pangolin coronaviruses, and SARS-CoV. Scientific consensus is that COVID-19 is a zoonotic virus that arose from bats in a natural setting.
- COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus, SARS CoV-2. Other types of coronavirus cause different illnesses, from mild ones such as colds, to more serious conditions such as SARS and MERS
- Since the beginning of the pandemic, new variants of the SARS CoV-2 virus have emerged. These are slightly different versions of the virus which behave in different ways. These have tended to be more contagious (spreading more easily) than the original virus did. There is also some concern that existing vaccines and treatments might be less effective against the variants. However, in some cases, they also seem to be less likely to cause serious illness.
- Notable variants of SARS CoV-2 include: the alpha variant; beta variant; delta variant; and omicron variant.
There are four Trusted Source subtypes of coronavirus — alpha, beta, gamma, and delta —and scientists use these classifications to categorize the various species.
Among all the coronaviruses, seven have affected humans. Four of these are common and cause mild illnesses in the upper and lower airways, nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs.
The remaining three can cause more severe illness. They are:
- severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), which led to the SARS epidemic in 2002–2003
- Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which caused an outbreak of MERS that began in 2012
- SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Symptoms of COVID-19 are variable, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Common symptoms include
- Headache.
- Loss of smell and taste,
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose,
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Cough
- Muscle pain,
- Sore throat,
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Fever, diarrhoea,
- Breathing difficulties.
People with the same infection may have different symptoms, and their symptoms may change over time.
Common symptoms
Three common clusters of symptoms have been identified i.e.:
[1] Firstly, respiratory symptom cluster with cough, sputum, shortness of breath, and fever; a
[2] Secondly, musculoskeletal symptom cluster with muscle and joint pain, headache, also fatigue;
[3] Thirdly, cluster of digestive symptoms with abdominal pain, vomiting, also diarrhea.
In people without prior ear, nose, and throat disorders, loss of taste combined with loss of smell is associated with Coronavirus(COVID-19).
81% develop mild to moderate symptoms (up to mild pneumonia), while
14% develop severe symptoms (dyspnea, hypoxia, or more than 50% lung involvement on imaging) and
5% of patients suffer critical symptoms (respiratory failure, shock, or multiorgan dysfunction).
Other symptoms
At least a third of the people who are infected with the virus do not develop noticeable symptoms at any point in time. These asymptomatic carriers tend not to get tested and can spread the disease. Other infected people will develop symptoms later, called “pre-symptomatic”, or have very mild symptoms and can also spread the virus.
As is common with infections, there is a delay between the moment a person first becomes infected and the appearance of the first symptoms. The median delay for Coronavirus (COVID-19) is four to five days. Most symptomatic people experience symptoms within two to seven days after exposure, and almost all will experience at least one symptom within 12 days.
Most people recover from the acute phase of the disease. However, some people continue to experience a range of effects for months after recovery named long COVID and damage to organs has been observed. Multi-year studies are underway to further investigate the long-term effects of the disease.
For recovery from COVID-19, it’s essential to maintain a nutritious diet to support the immune system. Focus on foods rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, bell peppers), vitamin D (fatty fish, fortified dairy), and zinc (pumpkin seeds, nuts, legumes) to strengthen immunity. Include protein sources (chicken, beans, tofu) to help repair tissues and muscle strength. Hydrate with water, herbal teas, and broths. Antioxidant-rich foods like berries, spinach, and tomatoes can reduce inflammation. Easy-to-digest foods like soups and stews can provide comfort. Avoid processed foods and sugary drinks, as they can weaken the immune system. Always consult a healthcare provider for specific advice.
- Drink plenty of water
- Get proper rest
- Wash your hands Properly
- Keep hands & finger away from your eyes, nose, mouth
- Avoid close contact with people who infected
- A humidifier or steamy shower can also help ease a sore & scratchy throat.
Homeopathic Medicines for Coronavirus
(COVID-19)
The homeopathic remedies (medicines) given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications also taken into account for selecting a remedy, potency and repetition of dose by Homeopathic doctor.
So, here we describe homeopathic medicine only for reference and education purpose. Do not take medicines without consulting registered homeopathic doctor (BHMS or M.D. Homeopath).
Medicines:
Arsenic Album
This remedy corresponds to the trial form of influenza. It covers more phases of grippe than perhaps any other remedy. Hughes believes that it will cut short an attack, especially when there is a copious flow, prostration and paroxysmal coryza. Its periodicity makes it suitable to epidemics, and it suits the early symptoms when the affection is in the upper portion of the respiratory tract. The burning dryness and copious watery excoriating secretion and the involvement of the conjunctiva are unmistakable indications. Langour and prostration are prominent symptoms. Arsenicum iodide. Chills, flushes of heat and severe fluent coryza, discharge irritating and corrosive, sneezing and prostration. It corresponds to true influenza and is highly recommended.
Aconite
Homeopathic medicines for common cold having coryza caused by cold, dry winds; first with violent headache Roaring in ears, in the earlier stage Feverish with dryness in the nostrils, sleeplessness; heat and sense of fullness in nares
Belladona
high fever, red face, cold extremities, throbbing pains, patient radiates heat. Skin hot, dry with high temperature Throbbing headache, very thirsty or not thirsty, sore throat on right side Eyes glassy Eyes dilated. Delirious in high fever dry barking cough desires lemons or lemonade
Bryonia
Homeopathic medicine for common cold having severe dry coryza with catarrh of the frontal and maxillary cavities
Fluent coryza, beginning with violent and frequent sneezing, accompanied by stitching headache when stooping Nose blocked with congestion in the head Hoarseness and altered tone of voice Profuse nose bleed; catarrh extending to chest
Gelsemium
Insidious onset of cold with marked body ache and prostration.
Dullness and drowsiness are marked.
Thirstless.
Muscle’s sore all over body so that sneezing forces him to support chest
Fluent coryza with frequent sneezing and dropping of a clear, hot water
Inner nose red, swollen, interfering with breathing, amelioration in cool room and open air.
Eupatorium perf.
Coryza, with aching in every bone, and lassitude
Fluent coryza with sneezing and hoarseness
Weight overhead and forehead
Nose and eyes both streaming with water at intervals.
Silicea
Homeopathic medicines for common cold having alternately dry and fluent coryza with every fresh cold
Stoppage and acrid discharge from nose
Frequent but ineffectual sneezing; makes inner nose sore and bloody
Dryness of throat, rough cough
Itching in Eustachian tube; frequent sneezing, especially in cold air
Frequent chilliness, even while taking exercise; cold nose
Influenzinum
Acute or chronic coryza.
Acute and chronic rhino-pharyngitis, Nasal congestion.
Coryza of influenza, sinusitis, nasal polyps, chronic atrophic rhinitis
Dry painful cough, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia of influenza
This generally prevents the spread of the trouble and clears up the colds, whether they are influenza or not.
Phosphorus [Phos]
It is “the great mogul of lobar pneumonia.” It should remember that Phosphorus is not, like Bryonia, the remedy when the lungs completely hepatize, although it is one of the few drugs which have known to produce hepatization.
When bronchial symptoms are present it is the remedy, and cerebral symptoms during pneumonia often yield better to Phosphorus than to Belladonna.
There is cough; with pain under sternum, as if something torn loose; additionally there is pressure across the upper part of the chest and constriction of the larynx; there is pressure across the upper part of the chest and constriction of the larynx; there mucous rales, labored breathing, sputa yellowish mucus, with blood streaks therein, or rustcolored, as under Bryonia. Besides this, After Phosphorus, Hepar Sulphur. naturally follows as the exudate begins to often; it is the remedy of the third stage, the fever is; of a low character. Tuberculinum.
Other symptoms
Arnulphy says that in lobular pneumonia this remedy surpasses Phosphorus or Antimonium tartaricum, and competent observers convince that it has an important place in the treatment of pneumonia; some using it in very case intercurrently; doses varying from 6x to 30x. When typhoid symptoms occur in the course of pneumonia then Phosphorus will come in beautifully. Phosphorus follows Bryonia well, being complementary to it.
Lastly, There is also a sensation as if the chest were full of blood, which causes an oppression; of breathing, a symptom met with commonly enough in pneumonia.
Carbo Vagetabilis
In case of infection, individualized treatment by a licensed homeopath is recommended.
Prof. Aaron To Ka Lun
Prof. Aaron To Ka Lun (PDHom, MARH), president of the Hong Kong Association of Homeopathy has gathered data from 30 homeopaths and tentatively speculated on a few possible genus epidemicus remedies: Gelsemium, Bryonia and Eupatorium perf.
Dr. Paul Herscu
In terms of the larger remedies, Dr. Paul Herscu has found that the main effective homeopathic remedies have been, in order of likelihood: Sulphur, Lycopodium, Bryonia, and then less likely Phosphorus, and Arsenicum album. By far, at this moment, he has found that the most common remedy is Sulphur. The more acute remedy seems to be Bryonia.
Dr. Bhatia
Dr. Bhatia believes that the remedy that covers the initial symptoms better is Bryonia alba; and that this remedy will work well as prophylactic too. He also believes that the remedy that covers the later symptoms best is Lycopodium and could expect to help a large majority of people who develop Pneumonia
Amma Resonance Healing Foundation’s
Amma Resonance Healing Foundation’s current remedy recommendations
are Bryonia, Lycopodium, Phosphorus, Gelsemium and Eupatorium perfoliatum (ordered in likelihood of being called for).
Dr. Massimo Mangialavori
As of March 22, 2020, Dr. Massimo Mangialavori has treated 84 patients. His first choice is Chininum muriaticum, followed by Grindelia robusta and thirdly Camphora.
Dr. Rajan Sankaran
In consultation with his teacher, Dr. Rajan Sankaran, Iranian homeopath Dr Aditya Kasariyans has treated coronavirus patients successfully using Camphora 1M.
Jeremy Sherr
As of March 28, 2020, Jeremy Sherr has successful treated also supervised over 200 confirmed COVID-19 cases from around the world, and has had no fatalities. For treatment, Jeremy Sherr recommends giving Aconite at the very first signs of illness. Ant tart (stage 2, 3) has been his most useful remedy. The next most useful remedies used in his practice have been Phosphorus (stage 1, 2), Phosphoric Acid (stage 2) also Bryonia (all stages), Arsenicum (stage 1) and Mercurius (stage 1). Besides this, Other remedies that may prove useful include Gelsemium, Croton tig, Spigelia, Kali bi, Pyrogen, Ars-i and Ant-ars.
Dr. Robin Murphy
Dr. Robin Murphy recommends giving Gelsemium, Arsenicum, or Camphora during the first stage of the illness. He recommends Aconite, Belladonna or Ferrum Phos for mild coronavirus infections. Arsenicum, Bryonia and Gelsemium have been Dr. Murphy’s top remedies during this pandemic. Other remedies that may prove useful include Bapt, China, Drosera, Eup per, Oscillo, Merc, Pyrogen, Rhus tox, and Pulsatilla.
Dr. Andre Saine
Dr. Andre Saine feels that the better indicated remedies for the current COVID-19 pandemic are Bryonia, Beryllium metallicum, Gelsemium, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Camphora, Lobelia purpurescens, and Arsenicum. Other useful remedies (though this list is not exhaustive) include Ammonium mur, Mag mur, Carbo veg, Bapt, Cuprum met, Ferrum phos, Rhus Tox, Sabadilla, Sambucus, and Sanguinaria.
Sally Fallon of the Weston A Price Foundation
For dietary advice on how to protect oneself from any virus (including coronavirus), Sally Fallon of the Weston A Price Foundation has written two excellent articles:
How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus (Or Any Virus)
as well as another article that follows up on her earlier one: More on Coronavirus
Dr. Amy Rothenberg’s
For more lifestyle and supplement advice about keeping one’s immune system in optimal condition, please refer to Dr. Amy Rothenberg’s latest article: COVID-19 Thoughts and Recommendations: April 1, 2020
Disclaimer:
This article is a compilation of homeopathic professionals’ experiences with treating their patients with individually selected homeopathic remedies. This article is not intend as medical advice.
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