Arsenicum album (Arsenicum album) is one of the homeopathic remedies, which is anhydrous arsenic acid (white arsenic oxide). This drug is used both internally and externally, and in very small dosages, because in its pure form it is the most powerful poison, dangerous for life. In this regard, the drug in no case can serve as a means of self-treatment, and can be appointed only by strict indications by a homeopath specialist and taken under his supervision.
Arsenicum album on the body
This homeopathic remedy is very active, capable of affecting all parts of the body, strengthening or, conversely, weakening their functions. The greatest impact in the application of Arsenicum are:
- nervous system;
- head and spinal cord;
- lymphatic system;
- mucous, synovial, serous membranes;
- muscle tissue;
- leather.
The main effects of the drug are the following properties:
- antibacterial;
- tonic;
- antiallergic;
- soothing;
- anesthetizing;
- anti-inflammatory.
Indications for Arsenicum Album in Homeopathy
Usually this drug is prescribed in later stages of the disease. Indications for the use of Arsenicum Album (in 3, 6, 12, 30, 200-fold dilution) in homeopathy are diseases of a wide spectrum. Among them we can identify the main:
- chronic inflammatory pathologies of the kidneys and liver;
- hyperemia (fullness of the liver);
- enterocolitis, including infectious etiology, accompanied by severe symptoms (severe vomiting, thirst, burning pain, diarrhea with rice-like inclusions);
- peptic ulcer ;
- gastritis;
- yellow virus fever;
- Asiatic cholera;
- fever intermittent;
- bronchial asthma, characterized by the separation of foamy sputum and intense chest pains;
- pleurisy;
- pneumonia, including croupous;
- hemolytic anemia ;
- keratitis with corneal manifestations;
- hemorrhoids;
- ascites;
- cardiospasm;
- anemia;
- neuralgia.
Also Arsenicum albumum in homeopathy prescribed for various rashes, skin lesions, such as:
- psoriasis;
- eczema;
- neurodermatitis;
- trophic ulcer;
- hives;
- angioedema.
For what type of patients is Arsenicum Album used?
It is believed that this drug is suitable for the treatment of patients of the following types:
- People who have a strong, muscular physique, as well as shiny hair and thin skin (usually suffer from asthma, depriving).
- Thin people, with a yellow shade of skin, increased dryness of the lips, bruises under the eyes (often complain of problems with the digestive tract, thirst, nausea).
- People with pale skin, prone to puffiness, suffering from severe, intractable pathologies (oncological diseases, tuberculosis, pneumonia).
All three types of patients are also characterized by traits such as sadness, fear of death, fear of loneliness, anxiety, a constant sense of cold and, at the same time, the need for fresh air.
Side effects of Arsenicum album
Against the background of the homeopathic medicine in question, the following side effects may occur:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- diarrhea.
If there are undesirable effects, taking the drug is required to stop and carry out treatment to get rid of negative manifestations by special means that the doctor prescribes.
Contraindications to the use of Arsenicum Albumum
Do not use the drug in such cases:
- severe kidney damage;
- neuritis;
- dyspepsia.