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

Published August 26, 2022, Last updated August 26, 2022

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious viral infection which affects children the most. Coxsackie virus causes HFMD. It affects infants and children below the age of 5 the most. Before we come to the homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, let us understand the disease a little better.

How does Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease spread

As I have mentioned earlier, HFMD is very contagious and spreads quickly. It spreads through contact with unwashed hands, saliva, stool, mucous from nose and feces. Washing your hands frequently is the best preventive for HFMD.

Thus, HFMD can spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, hugging, sharing cups or glasses and touching surfaces or door handles that have viruses lurking there.

Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Blisters or sores form on the hands, feet and inside the mouth. These blisters may be present on hips, legs and arms too. It usually starts with a sore throat and fever. The typical flu like symptoms are present initially. There is malaise and uneasiness. Your child is likely to become irritable. Appetite goes down.

Treatment of HFMD or Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

As it is a viral disease, antibiotics don’t have any role to play. Therefore, it is better to give Homeopathy as homeopathic medicines boost the natural immunity of the child and allow it to fight the viral infection effectively.

Homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

While there are many homeopathic medicines that are used for treatment of HFMD, a few common medicines have proved to be very helpful. As I have mentioned many times earlier too, Homeopathy raises your immunity levels and allows your body to heal itself.
Here is a list of the 5 best homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease-

Merc Sol – One of the best homeopathic medicines for HFMD with increased salivation

Borax – One of the best Homeopathic medicines for HFMD with aphthae in mouth

Rhus Tox – One of the best homeopathic remedies for HFMD with blisters on hands

Graphites – One of the best homeopathic remedies for HFMD with oozing skin eruptions

Belladonna – One of the best Homeopathic medicines for HFMD with sore throat

Although it is beyond the scope of this article to give complete details of the abovementioned medicines, a brief synopsis of their prominent symptoms is being given here.

Merc Sol – One of the best homeopathic medicines for HFMD with increased salivation

When there is increased salivation with fever and eruptions, Merc Sol is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. The saliva is fetid and coppery. There is increased perspiration too. The increased sweating does not relieve. There may be itching in the eruptions, more so at night.

Borax – One of the best Homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease with aphthae in mouth

When there are too many aphthae in mouth, Borax is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. The mouth remains hot and tender. These aphthae bleed on touch and on eating anything. The taste of mouth remains bitter.

Rhus Tox – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease with blisters on hands

When there are blister like eruptions on the hands and feet, Rhus Tox is one of the best homeopathic remedy for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. The patient is worse in rainy season and in damp weather. There are body aches. Pains in legs, back and whole body are common as if the body is bruised. The tip of the tongue may be red and in the shape of a triangle.

Graphites – One of the best homeopathic remedies for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease with oozing skin eruptions

When the skin eruptions ooze a thick liquid, Graphites is one of the best homeopathic remedy for HFMD. There may be burning in the skin. Constipation is another prominent symptom of Graphites. Offensive perspiration is another prominent symptom pointing to this remedy.

Belladonna – One of the best Homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease with sore throat

When there is intense pain in throat, Belladonna is one of the best homeopathic medicines for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. There is high grade fever and all symptoms seem to start all of a sudden. The face becomes red and there is burning heat. There is intense thirst for cold water. Throbbing headache is present in most cases pointing towards this medicine.