Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Teething

Teething can be a challenging phase for both babies and parents. Symptoms like irritability, drooling, swollen gums, and disrupted sleep are common as new teeth emerge. Homeopathy offers a gentle, natural way to help alleviate these symptoms without the use of harsh medications. In this article, we explore the top 7 homeopathic remedies for soothing teething discomfort.

1. Chamomilla

Chamomilla is one of the most commonly recommended homeopathic remedies for teething, especially for babies who are extremely irritable, fussy, and inconsolable. They may demand to be carried or rocked continuously and can experience one red cheek and difficulty sleeping.

Key Symptoms:

• Extreme irritability and crying
• Demanding to be carried
• Red, hot cheek on one side
• Relieved by cold applications

2. Calcarea Phosphorica (Calc Phos)

Calcarea Phosphorica is helpful for babies who experience delayed teething and seem irritable or weak during the process. This remedy is also useful when the baby has a tendency to sweat on the head, especially during sleep.

Key Symptoms:

• Delayed or slow teething
• Weakness and irritability
• Excessive sweating on the head during sleep

3. Belladonna

Belladonna is ideal for babies experiencing intense teething pain, often accompanied by red, swollen gums and a hot, flushed face. They may have a tendency to bite down on anything hard, and may also experience fever.

Key Symptoms:

• Red, swollen gums
• Flushed, hot face
• Irritability with a tendency to bite
• Fever during teething

4. Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla is beneficial for teething babies who are clingy and weepy, needing constant attention and comfort. They may be thirstless, have a dry mouth, and feel better when taken outdoors or in cool, fresh air.

Key Symptoms:

• Clinginess and tearfulness
• Craves attention and comfort
• Thirstlessness despite a dry mouth
• Feels better in fresh air

5. Silicea (Silica)

Silicea is a good remedy for babies with slow or difficult teething who tend to be sensitive and chilly. These babies may have weak immune systems and be prone to infections, as well as excessive sweating, especially on the head.

Key Symptoms:

• Slow, difficult teething
• Sensitivity to cold
• Prone to infections
• Sweating, especially on the head

6. Mercurius Solubilis (Merc Sol)

Mercurius Solubilis is effective for babies with teething discomfort accompanied by drooling, swollen gums, and bad breath. They may experience loose stools during teething and have difficulty sleeping due to the pain.

Key Symptoms:

• Excessive drooling
• Swollen, sensitive gums
• Bad breath
• Loose stools during teething

7. Magnesia Phosphorica (Mag Phos)

Magnesia Phosphorica is helpful for babies experiencing sharp, shooting pain during teething. This remedy is most effective when the pain is relieved by warmth, such as a warm cloth placed on the cheek or gums.

Key Symptoms:

• Sharp, shooting pains
• Pain relieved by warmth
• Restlessness and discomfort