Manage croup naturally in children with this safe and effective homeopathic and supplement protocol. Designed to soothe symptoms, support recovery, and empower parents with practical tools, it’s perfect for families seeking natural alternatives to conventional treatments. Developed and refined by Jo Spies over nearly 20 years in her thriving homeopathic clinic, this trusted approach has helped countless families restore health and peace of mind.

What is Croup?

Croup is a common childhood illness that affects the respiratory system, typically caused by viral infections such as parainfluenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID-19, or even the common cold. These infections lead to inflammation of the voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), and airways, which can make breathing difficult.

Croup is most easily recognised by its hallmark symptoms: a harsh, barking cough, hoarseness, and a high-pitched noise (stridor) when your child breathes in. One of the more unsettling aspects of croup is how suddenly it can appear—your child may go to bed seeming well but wake up in the night with a fever, breathing difficulties, and the distinctive cough. Symptoms often worsen at night, causing concern for parents.

While croup is most common in children under five, it can affect children of any age. Although most cases are mild and manageable, it’s crucial to be aware that croup can sometimes lead to serious breathing difficulties. If at any point you’re concerned about your child’s breathing or if symptoms seem to worsen rapidly, seek medical advice immediately or call 000 for urgent assistance.

This natural protocol offers parents safe, effective tools to soothe symptoms, support recovery, and manage croup with confidence.

Protocol

General information

I dose is 2 pillules or 2 drops, with liquid remedies remember to shake the remedy by banging on your hand 4 times to reactivate the remedy.

Once you have selected the remedy that you think will help give a dose. You can repeat the dose 5 – 10 minutes later if you have not seen improvement. If after 4 doses you have not seen any improvement, then it is not the right remedy try another one.

Sodium Ascorbate (SA) is also an important part of dealing with Croup

¼ teaspoon every hour until you reach bowel tolerance. – if you need more info on SA please ask

 

Homeopathic Remedies

Dosing will depend on the severity of the croup – one dose every 5 minutes in a severe attack.

With these four remedies you should have croup covered!

 

Aconite – First stage, dry cough, sudden onset. Often brought on from getting a chill. Intense fear and anxiety. May need to repeat as often as every 10 mins.

Drosera – Dry barking cough with spasmodic attacks. Wheezing and can hold chest when coughing. Cough is worse at night.

Spongia- Second stage, Dry rasping, barking cough. Sounds like a barking seal. Wheezing and tight chest. Can feel like they are suffocating.

Hepar Sulph- is the third stage. Loose and noisy barking cough. Yellow and green mucous. Feel much better for warm moist air from hot shower.

These remedies are available as single remedies here or within Kit 1