Drosera and Spongia – Respiratory

Action of the drug:
- Drosera: Irritates the respiratory mucous membranes
- Spongia: Dry, hoarse, and rough
Functional changes:
- Drosera: Excessive secretion of mucus
- Spongia: Dryness of mucous membranes
Pathological tendencies:
- Drosera: Inflammation of respiratory tract
- Spongia: Chronic inflammation
Characteristic symptoms:
- Drosera: Cough with expectoration of mucus
- Spongia: Dry, hacking cough
Modalities (Better/Worse):
- Drosera: Worse in wet weather, better in dry weather
- Spongia: Worse at night, better in the morning
One-line summary of system picture:
- Drosera: Excessive mucus production and inflammation in respiratory system
- Spongia: Dryness and chronic inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes

Comparison of Drosera and Spongia

Feature	Drosera	Spongia
Action	Irritates respiratory mucous membranes	Dry, hoarse, and rough
Functional changes	Excessive secretion of mucus	Dryness of mucous membranes
Pathological tendencies	Inflammation of respiratory tract	Chronic inflammation
Key symptoms	Cough with expectoration of mucus	Dry, hacking cough
Modalities	Worse in wet weather, better in dry weather	Worse at night, better in the morning
Remedy essence	Excessive mucus production and inflammation	Dryness and chronic inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes

Drug Picture

Introduction:
- Drosera Rotundifolia is a homeopathic remedy
Sphere of Action:
- Respiratory system
Clinical Features:
- Cough with expectoration of mucus
- Irritation of respiratory mucous membranes
Pathology:
- Inflammation of respiratory tract
Physical Makeup / Constitution:
- Persons with excessive mucus production
Characteristic Symptoms:
- Cough with expectoration of mucus
- Irritation of respiratory mucous membranes
Guiding Symptoms:
- Cough with expectoration of mucus
- Irritation of respiratory mucous membranes
Ailments From:
- Wet weather
- Exposure to cold
Modalities (Worse/Better):
- Worse in wet weather, better in dry weather
Generalities:
- Excessive mucus production
- Irritation of respiratory mucous membranes
Comparisons / Relationships: | Feature | Drosera | Spongia | | --- | --- | --- | | Action | Irritates respiratory mucous membranes | Dry, hoarse, and rough | | Functional changes | Excessive secretion of mucus | Dryness of mucous membranes | | Pathological tendencies | Inflammation of respiratory tract | Chronic inflammation | | Key symptoms | Cough with expectoration of mucus | Dry, hacking cough | | Modalities | Worse in wet weather, better in dry weather | Worse at night, better in the morning | | Remedy essence | Excessive mucus production and inflammation | Dryness and chronic inflammation of respiratory mucous membranes |
Keynote Keywords:
- Cough with expectoration of mucus
- Irritation of respiratory mucous membranes
- Excessive mucus production
- Inflammation of respiratory tract