Notakehl and Quentakehl are isopathic preparations from the SANUM range, derived from Penicillium fungi and used to support the terrain in bacterial- and viral-type presentations respectively. They exemplify the milieu-oriented, pleomorphist rationale of isopathy rather than a directly antimicrobial pharmacology.
This reference outlines the rationale, the roles of each preparation, how they are used and sequenced, and the administration and safety considerations.
The short version: Notakehl (Penicillium chrysogenum) is used for bacterial-type and inflammatory terrain and Quentakehl (Penicillium glabrum) for viral-type presentations, as milieu-modulating SANUM isopathics.
Rationale: modulating the microbial terrain
SANUM isopathy, following the pleomorphist tradition, holds that the internal milieu governs whether microbial life within the body remains benign or becomes pathogenic. The Penicillium-derived preparations are used to support a shift in that terrain rather than to kill organisms in the manner of an antibiotic.
Notakehl and Quentakehl are among the most widely used SANUM remedies, chosen according to whether the clinical picture is predominantly bacterial-inflammatory or viral in character.
The remedies and their roles
Two Penicillium isopathics divide the antimicrobial terrain.
- Notakehl (Penicillium chrysogenum D5) is used for bacterial-type and inflammatory presentations, particularly of the ENT and respiratory terrain.
- Quentakehl (Penicillium glabrum D5) is oriented to viral-type presentations and immune terrain support.
Protocol structure and sequencing
Selection follows the clinical picture: Notakehl where the presentation is bacterial-inflammatory, Quentakehl where it is viral. The two may be used sequentially or on alternating days within a terrain programme, and are often integrated with the wider SANUM milieu and acid-base remedies.
SANUM preparations are available in several forms, including drops, tablets, capsules, ampoules and suppositories, allowing the route to be matched to the presentation, for example local application at mucosal sites in ENT complaints.
Administration and practical notes
Drops may be taken orally or, per manufacturer guidance, applied locally; other forms suit systemic or rectal administration. Frequency and duration follow the manufacturer's directions and individual assessment, and terrain work is generally sustained over weeks rather than days.
Introduce single remedies before combining, so that response and any tolerance issues can be attributed. Coordinate with the wider SANUM programme where one is in place.
Combining and cautions
These isopathics are terrain support, not a substitute for antimicrobial treatment where that is clinically indicated; serious or systemic infection requires conventional care. Note the Penicillium origin when considering patients with penicillin allergy and follow manufacturer guidance, observe known hypersensitivity to constituents, and respect cautions in pregnancy. Introduce and sequence SANUM remedies methodically.
Your natural toolkit — and which to reach for
Remedies referenced in this protocol. These are SANUM isopathic preparations available in several forms.
Sanum Notakehl® (Penicillium chrysogenum) — for bacterial-type and inflammatory ENT and respiratory terrain.
Sanum Quentakehl - Penicillium glabrum — for viral-type presentations and immune terrain support.
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Practitioner FAQ
How do I choose between Notakehl and Quentakehl?
Selection follows the character of the presentation: Notakehl where the picture is bacterial-inflammatory, particularly ENT and respiratory, and Quentakehl where it is viral. In mixed pictures they may be sequenced or alternated within a terrain programme according to clinical judgement.
Do these replace antibiotics?
No. They are milieu-modulating isopathics intended to support the terrain, not antimicrobial drugs. Where infection is serious or systemic, conventional antimicrobial treatment remains the priority and these preparations are used only as complementary terrain support.
Does the Penicillium origin matter in penicillin allergy?
The preparations derive from Penicillium fungi, so consider a patient's penicillin allergy status, follow the manufacturer's guidance and contraindications, and observe general hypersensitivity precautions before use.
Note: For qualified healthcare practitioners only. This material is educational and does not replace clinical judgement, individual patient assessment, or the manufacturer's official directions and contraindications. Injectable and practitioner-administered preparations must be used only by suitably trained clinicians observing local scope-of-practice and aseptic standards.