Kaolinum (Bolus Alba / Alumina Silicata) in  6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M – Homeopathic Use & Benefits

Common Name: Bolus alba, Alumina silicata

Overview & Indications

Kaolinum is a useful homeopathic remedy especially indicated for respiratory irritation, croup, bronchitis, and dry inflammatory conditions of the mucous membranes. Its leading keynote is marked soreness along the internal part of the chest, accompanied by dryness, congestion, and a sensation of obstruction in the air passages.

It is particularly beneficial in:

• Croupy coughs and difficult breathing

• Dry, burning, irritated mucosa

• Nose soreness with crusts and yellow discharge

• Tingling, numbness, and neuralgic pains in limbs

• Dry skin and evening/night aggravation

• Children who become irritable or refuse to be touched due to chest soreness

Detailed Symptom Profile

Head

• Severe painful pressure in the forehead

• Sensation of heaviness and heat in the frontal region

Nose

• Intense soreness inside the nostrils

• Crust formation and scabs on inner nasal walls

• Yellowish discharge; sometimes streaked with blood

• Feeling of congestion or “stoppage”

• Burning and itching deep in the nose

Throat

• Marked dryness

• Sensation as if a membrane or film were formed in the throat

• Irritation triggering cough or hoarseness

Respiratory System

• Hoarseness with difficulty in breathing

• Smothering-type cough, especially at night

• Useful in early stages of croup and bronchitis

• Chest soreness along inner side, causing child to avoid touch

Generalities

• Tingling, numbness, and pain in limbs

• Symptoms worsen in the evening and nighttime

• Characteristic dryness of the skin

Homeopathic Profile (Boericke Materia Medica)

• Recognized remedy for croup and bronchitis

• Particularly helpful in respiratory dryness and chest soreness

• Works well in lower triturations

Dosage Guidelines

Recommended Dosage:

• 5 drops in ½ cup of water three times a day, or as directed by the physician.

• Can also be taken by medicating globules and consuming 3 times daily.

General Dosage Note:
Dosage varies depending on age, sensitivity, and case intensity. Some patients may require daily dosing (3–5 drops, 2–3 times a day), while others may need spaced doses (weekly or monthly). Always follow the advice of a qualified homeopathic practitioner.

Side Effects

No known side effects when taken in recommended homeopathic potencies.
As with all medicines, use only under proper medical guidance.