Lithium benzoicum
Lithium benzoate · Mineral
Lithium Benzoicum is suited to individuals with a uric acid diathesis, particularly those with urinary gravel or deposits. It is indicated in patients in whom both the lithium and benzoic acid elements would be therapeutic, pointing to those with renal and gouty tendencies.
Key symptoms
- Diminishes uric acid deposits in the urine
- Increases free hippuric acid in the urine
- Acts on urine before it leaves the blood
Benzoate of Lithium. LiC7H5O2.
Clinical
Uric acid, deposit of.
Characteristics
Hale quotes T. O. Summers (Nashville J. of Med. and Surg.) as saying that Li. ben. had great effect in diminishing uric acid deposits and increasing the free hippuric acid of the urine. "It acts upon the urine before it leaves the blood." Bearing in mind the powerful action which each of its elements possesses over the urinary functions, homœopaths can understand this action, and future experience will probably extend it.
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