Hey friends, just in the past 2 days I've had multiple requests for information about my favorite natural flu remedy…
*See my newer post about Covid here: Using a combination of natural covid remedies to help with symptoms fast!
So instead of sending this out via email to each person individually, I'm putting up a cheat sheet here. This natural flu remedy info is a compilation of your options all in one place, but you'll need to evaluate your own symptoms and decide for yourself the best way to move forward if the dreaded influenza (or other illness) hits your house.
Note that I'm not giving you a simple, “If you get the flu, do this ______” answer, for two reasons.
First because I don't know you and I'm not a doctor, consult a doctor for medical advice. Second, because each person is different and there are many different types of flu; what works for one person in one case, may not work for another.
These are just suggestions and what I've learned over the years, I'm sure there are many more effective ways to treat the flu besides just what you see here, so please share your favorite natural flu remedy in the comments!
Look through these and see what resonates with you…
First, it you feel like a little chuckle, take a peek at What remedies were used “back in the day” — they had a lot right!
What I personally would not do:
- I wouldn't get the flu shot because I do not trust that vaccine makers use only safe ingredients.
- I would NOT take Tamiflu, that stuff is just scary. Read more:
So instead, start by preventing it before it starts:
Here are a few of the biggies for building up your immune system:
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- Go here to get the only probiotics that I use here for ongoing immune system health. (Use the code KOP for a discount.) Read more here: Does my probiotic actually work?
- Cod liver oil is so important for vitamin A & vitamin D, and for omega-3's! Use the code KOP for a discount.
- Take this vitamin C/zinc supplement during cold/flu season for an extra boost. KOP gets you a discount there too.
What to do if you start to get sick–Homeopathy Flu Cheat Sheet:
(Want a quick overview on the basics of homeopathy? Watch the video at the very bottom of this post…)
- At the FIRST sign of illness (whether it's the flu or anything else), I always take this remedy as it could help to stop symptoms. This works almost every time for me if I take it at the first sniffle or feeling of scratchiness in my throat and then nothing takes hold!
- Next if you think you're still getting the flu, start taking this remedy.
Other remedies to consider
- Combination remedies to try (both of these work best if you catch it EARLY):
- Cold Calm – if it's working use this and not the others.
- Oscillococcinum– if you feel the flu coming on strong, and are feverish with body aches, etc. (Follow the instructions on the box.)
- Throat Calm or Sinus Calm depending on your symptoms.
- More to try:
- Lycopodium 30 (could help digestive issues)
- Aconitum + Bryonia together to help discomfort that's worse with movement, congestive headaches, or body aches.
- Rhus tox 200 (Joette says, “When there are aches and pains and everything hurts just to be touched.”)
- Gelsemium (for body aches and fatigue)
- Eupatorium 30 twice daily (could help extreme body aches)
- Causticum (could help intense dry, teasing cough, body aches, or stress incontinence)
- Nux Vomica 30 or 200 (could help digestive issues, men often do well with this one)
- Sulphur 30 (could help if hot, thirsty for cold, long lasting attacks of cough)
- Pulsatilla (could help sinusitis, cold symptoms, and body aches)
- Spongia (could help dryness, barky cough)
- Belladonna (could help if severe pain)
- Spigelia helps me when I have a headache behind my eyes. Or this natural herbal headache medicine works when remedies aren't covering it.
Note: Read this before beginning to take any homeopathy. Things you need to know.
More natural remedies beyond homeopathy!
Read my other post with many natural flu remedy suggestions: Natural Home Remedies for Cold Earache Flu and How to Avoid Ear Infections and Gut-Busting Antibiotics — those are from before I knew much about homeopathy and I still use a lot of those remedies! 
More you might like:
- There are many more symptoms and remedies listed here that are the same for any cold/flu, even though this was written specifically about covid: Using a combination of natural covid remedies:
- Want to learn homeopathy yourself? Click here to take the my affordable home study class!
More from Joette, one of the homeopaths I learned from:
- Note that the above homeopathic flu cheat sheet is from my friend Sheena. She pulled it together from various places online, mostly here and two Facebook lives that Joette did here and here.
- Watch this video to understand the basics of homeopathy: (Skip the beginning chit-chat and jump right to the meat at minute 1:38.)
And after you watch, please remember to share your favorite natural flu remedy in the comments below. 🙂
Lisa says
For severe flu, used Gelsemium 1M in water bottle and helped break a 3 day fever the same day remedy was take.n. Was much better in 24 hours.
KitchenKop says
Excellent, yes! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Kel
Amy says
Hi Kelly –
What strength aconitum napellus do you take at the first sign of illness?
Thanks for all the good info you put out. I really appreciate it.
Amy
KitchenKop says
It’s in the post: 200 potency. 🙂
Kel
Amy says
Wow, you are fast!! Thanks. I’ve already taken a dose and put the bottle in my purse to have at the ready.
God bless you!
Amy
KitchenKop says
You’re welcome and blessings backatcha. 🙂
Kel
Suzanne says
The link to the Homeopathic Coronavirus Facebook group is not working. It just links you to Facebook. Would you please share the Facebook group’s name and link to the site. Thank you for all you do to help us stay healthy.
KitchenKop says
HiSuzanne,
Yep I just fixed it — the name changed so maybe that’s why it was acting up. It’s called, “Peace of Mind Homeopathy”.
Kel
Katie says
Here are a few lesser-known things we do in our family:
Pickle Juice! Not just any pickle juice, mind you… We use the liquid from lacto-fermented cucumbers (or other vegetables) and sip it through the day, or gargle it, or even put it in a little spray bottle for a throat spray… It’s more soothing to a sore throat than anything else we’ve tried. The juice from kimchi will work but the combination of salt, dill and garlic from pickles is really nice. It is loaded with vitamin c and beneficial bacteria, too.
And here’s a drink we call ‘babushka milk,’ named after my Russian friend’s grandmother who gave it to her when she was a girl and had a sore throat. Gently heat a cup or so of RAW milk and about a tablespoon of good butter till it’s warm enough to melt the butter. Stir in the juice from one crushed close of garlic (we usually throw in the crushed clove itself too) and a little raw honey to taste. This is especially good to drink last thing before bed so it is the last thing coating your throat. Sounds weird but it is actually really addicting in my opinion! The calcium and vitamin c in the raw milk are super for your immune system and garlic is anti viral, antibiotic, and anti fungal!
Last one is a drop or two of Lugol’s iodine with 1-3 tsp of raw apple cider vinegar in a cup of water. If you are congested, drink it hot with a pinch of Cayenne pepper mixed in…
KitchenKop says
I love traditional remedies like these, thanks for sharing!!
Kel
Suzanne says
Thanks Kel. I take 15-20 grams of vitamin C/day when I’m feeling well. More when I’m sick. Also echinacea/goldenseal at the first sign of a cold.
Cris Barthel says
I have been using Black Elderberry Syrup for many years. It’s the first thing I start taking as soon as I feel something coming on. It’s been very effective for me.
Nancy says
Great article – love the cheat sheet with all the remedies together. Thanks.
KitchenKop says
You’re welcome Nancy!
Kelly