Whoever thought of cooking that sponge in the 13th century must have been a genius. Actually they did it to release the iodine which contributes much to Spongia’s benefits. The sponge’s high levels of silicon dioxide (sand)  give it interesting parallels to the cell salt Silica.

   Regardless of the source, the effect is a remedy with and uncanny ability to undermine certain respiratory issues. They key to its use is dryness, thus it can be ideal for winter coughs. Dry mucus membranes, from the mouth to the trachea, lead to Spongia’s dry, barking, croupy coughs with intense spasmodic hacking, burning sore throats, hoarseness, difficult breathing and eventually a very heavy fatigue and a fear of suffocation. Unlike most coughs which need to sit up, Spongia’s prefer to lie down with the head low.

   Spongia conditions improve with humidity, a warm hot shower, warm food and drink and lying with head low; are worse in the morning, with dry, cold wind and exertion. The individuals with the most to gain from Spongia tend to be defiant and high spirited people who sleep into their aggravations, so they feel worse in the morning.