Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma

Published August 22, 2023, Last updated August 22, 2023

A common problem that affects the nose is the growth of polyps. These are quite troublesome. A chronic obstruction of the nose that stays the same throughout the day could be a nasal polyp. If you have chronic obstruction of the nose, nasal voice, frequent sneezing, you could be having nasal polyps. The following  homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps have been very effective in its treatment –

1. Calcarea Carb
2. Phosphorus
3. Teucrium Marum Varum
4. Conium
5. Hekla Lava

   Before we outline the symptoms of these commonly used homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps, let us understand a little bit more about nasal polyps.

What is a Nasal Polyp

For those who are not aware about nasal polyps, let me brief you what is a nasal polyp. First and foremost, it is worthwhile to understand that a nasal polyp is non cancerous. It is a growth in the nasal cavity with the shape of a teardrop. At times, it forms in the sinuses or at the opening of the sinus into the nasal cavities. The polyp almost looks like a grape that has been peeled.

Nasal Polyps and their symptoms

When the nasal polyp is small, it is usually asymptomatic. There are hardly any symptoms when the size is very small. It is only the larger ones that create trouble.

• A large nasal polyp tends to block the nasal cavity. This causes difficulty in breathing.
• There is nasal obstruction and one has to breathe through the mouth. This allows a lot of viruses and bacteria to enter the body. Otherwise filters in the nasal cavity would stop them.
• The presence of frequent cold and cough in patients with nasal polyps in a large measure due to this very fact.
• At times, there is bleeding from the nasal polyps.
• A constant dropping of mucous from the posterior nares is another common symptom.
• One also tends to lose the sense of smell and taste.
• There is an increased incidence of allergies in patients with nasal polyps. Such patients are allergic to various things. Family history of allergies is also common.
• There is prevalence of sinusitis too in patients with nasal polyps.
• Difficulty in breathing and wheezing may also be present.
• Another observation is that nasal polyps occur more frequently in adults above the age of 40. Children below the age of 10 are rarely affected.
• They are more common in men than in women.

To know more about the causes, symptoms and incidence of nasal polyps, you can read my article on nasal polyps.

Nasal Polyps treatment in Homeopathy- Why go for Surgery for nasal polyps when it can be cured with Homeopathy

The ENT surgeons usually recommend removing the polyps surgically as Allopathic system of medicine has no medicinal treatment for nasal polyps. Our experience is that these nasal polyps are easily treatable and there is no need to get these nasal polyps removed surgically. Homeopathy is very effective in dealing with these little growths. Not only does Homeopathy remove the symptoms, the growths themselves vanish over a period of time.

Homeopathy is uniquely placed as it takes into account not only the symptoms, but also the causes of the problem. Some causes are at times obvious. Others may not be obvious and are subtle. These may be the stress factors that the person had been undergoing before the problem surfaced. There may be some other things that need the experience of a seasoned homeopath to decipher.

5 best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps

A number of homeopathic remedies are in use for the treatment of nasal polyps. Which particular medicine will be suitable for which patient depends upon the symptoms of each individual patient. It is beyond the scope of this article to give the complete details of all the homeopathic remedies for nasal polyps and their indications.

Here are the 5 best homeopathic remedies for nasal polyps –

1. Calcarea Carb – best medicine for nasal polyps with loss of smell

2. Phosphorus – best homeopathic medicine for polyp with bleeding

3. Teucrium Marum varum – best remedy for polyps with nasal obstruction

4. Conium – best homeopathic medicine for polyp with acute smell

5. Hekla Lava – best treatment for nasal polyps with distended nose

This is by no means an exhaustive list. It is only indicative in nature. As mentioned earlier, it may require a seasoned homeopath to get a handle on the right homeopathic medicine that may be indicated for an individual.

1. Calcarea Carb-One of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps with loss of smell

In cases where there is loss of smell along with other symptoms, Calcarea Carb is one of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps. The nose stops up. The nostrils may be dry. Sneezing is persistent. At times, there is fetid discharge that is yellowish in colour. The patient is very sensitive to cold air and cold weather. He ends up taking cold at every change of weather. He has increased appetite along with the symptoms of cold. The patient is usually fat and sweats profusely on the head. The sweating on the head is present even at night and the pillow gets completely soaked in sweat. The symptoms are worse in wet weather.

2. Phosphorus- One of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps with bleeding

Where there is bleeding from the nose or from the polyp, Phosphorus is one of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps. The polyp bleeds ever so often that the handkerchief remains bloody. The physical build of the patient is such that you can easily identify him by his looks as the patient is usually tall, slender and thin. There is markedly increased thirst and that too for cold water. The nostrils move in a circular fan like motion while breathing. Sensitivity to noise and light increases.

3. Teucrium Marum Varum- One of the best homeopathy medicines for polyps with obstruction of nose

When the nose remains obstructed, more on the side that one lies on, Teucrium Marum Varum is one of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps. Polyps are often present near the posterior nares. There is sensation of something crawling in nostrils. Sneezing and watery discharge from the eyes are also frequently present. There is chronic cold and large mucous plugs or clinkers are discharged frequently.

4. Conium- One of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps with acute smell

Where the sense of smell is acute along with other symptoms, Conium is one of the best homeopathic medicines for polyps. There is purulent discharge from the nose. Frequent sneezing is also present. A sense of dryness keeps troubling the patient. There is obstruction of nose, more so in the morning.

5. Hekla Lava- One of the best homeopathic medicines for nasal polyps with distended nose

In cases where the large polyps end up distending the nose, Hekla Lava is one of the best homeopathic medicines for polyps. Headache is often present along with the nasal symptoms.

FAQs about homeopathic treatment for nasal polyps

• Can Homeopathy remove nasal polyps?

Yes, Homeopathy can completely get rid of your nasal polyps and that too without any need for surgery.

• Can nasal polyps be removed permanently?

Yes, once the nasal polyps get better with the right homeopathic medicine. it is removed permanently and does not come back.

• Is nasal polyps homeopathic treatment effective?

Nasal polyps homeopathic treatment is in fact more effective than allopathic treatment. Homeopathic remedies for nasal polyps completely cure the nasal polyps without any need for surgery.

• Why should I choose homeopathy for nasal polyps?

As elaborated in the above article, one has very good reasons for choosing homeopathy for nasal polyps. The homeopathic treatment is permanent and completely removes the nasal polyps.

• Do home remedies for nasal polyps work?

Nasal polyps home remedies may give you some symptomatic relief temporarily. If you want to cure nasal polyps completely, it is better to switch to homeopathy treatment for nasal polyps.

• Are nasal polyps serious?

Nasal polyps make your life very uncomfortable. At the same time, they predispose you to chest infections as you breathe through the mouth allowing viruses and bacteria a free passage into your lungs.

• Who is at risk of nasal polyps?

People with frequent nasal infections and respiratory infections or allergies are at a higher risk of nasal polyps.

• Can nasal polyps turn cancerous?

It is unlikely that your nasal polyps will turn into cancer.