Antimonium iodatum
Antimony triiodide · Mineral
Antimonium Iodatum is suited to patients with subacute or chronic pulmonary conditions presenting with profuse mucous expectoration, loss of strength, and yellowish discoloration of skin and conjunctivae. The remedy has affinity for the respiratory tract and uterus, with particular indication in humid asthma and uterine enlargement.
Key symptoms
- Frequent spells of coughing with frothy white or thick yellowish mucus expectoration
- Humid asthma with subacute or chronic bronchitis
- Loss of appetite and strength
- Moderate febrile action with coated tongue
- Yellowish discoloration of skin and conjunctivae
- Uterine hyperplasia
Teriodide of Antimony. Sb. I3 Trituration.
Clinical
Asthma. Bronchitis. Pneumonia. Uterus, hyperplasia of.
Characteristics
Recommended by Hale in cases of uterine hyperplasia; also in cases of humid asthma, bronchitis (subacute and chronic, with or without asthma), and other pulmonary affections. The particular indications are: "Frequent spells of coughing with expectoration of frothy, white, or thick yellowish mucus; loss of appetite and strength; moderate febrile action; coated tongue; yellowish discoloration of skin and conjunctivæ."
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