Argentum iodatum
Silver iodide · Mineral
Argentum Iodatum is a remedy combining the properties of silver and iodine, suited to glandular, catarrhal, and syphilitic affections. It is particularly indicated in throat and laryngeal disorders with mental symptoms, acting where both Argentum nitricum and Iodine would be considered.
Key symptoms
- Affections of throat, pharynx, larynx, and bronchia
- Peculiar mental disorders
- Glandular affections and catarrhs
- Heart affections
- Syphilitic conditions combining silver and iodine properties
Iodide of Silver. Ag I. Trituration.
Clinical
Catarrh. Hoarseness. Paralysis. Syphilis.
Characteristics
Hale has suggested Arg. iod. as a remedy in conditions presenting symptoms of both the components. In practice he found it of great value in disorders of the throat, pharynx, larynx, and bronchia; in some peculiar mental disorders; glandular affections; catarrhs, and affections of the heart.
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