Rumex crispus is a homeopathic remedy obtained from a plant of the Polygonaceae family: the curly rumex, hence the name of the remedy.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant with wavy leaves that can reach a height of almost one metre.
The whole plant is used in the preparation of the remedy, especially the roots to obtain the mother tincture.
Cold treatment
The homeopathic remedy Rumex crispus is particularly suitable for treating colds of allergic origin, such as those caused by an atmospheric allergen.
A person suffering from this condition sneezes a lot, especially when breathing in cold air.
Rumex crispus is used to calm the sneezing and stop the runny nose that can accompany it.
In fact, it acts directly on the mucous membrane of the nose and helps to treat the inflammation.
Inflammation of the airways
Rumex crispus is also used to treat certain respiratory disorders, such as acute tracheitis or laryngitis.
It is ideal for relieving the dry cough that often accompanies these two conditions.
These coughs are bothersome because they are constant and often accompanied by an unpleasant itchy sensation in the throat.
This itching should disappear with the use of the homeopathic remedy Rumex crispus.
Dermatology
Rumex crispus is also widely used in dermatology, especially for skin irritations.
In particular, it is prescribed for itching caused by intolerance to cold air.
People with this condition tend to scratch as soon as they undress.
Their skin reacts to contact with the cold air they are exposed to.
Rumex crispus should relieve this severe itching.