Plumbum iodatum
Lead iodide · Mineral
Plumbum Iodatum is indicated in chronic indurative and atrophic conditions combining the hardening action of lead with the gland-dissolving tendency of iodine. It suits scrofulous, glandular, and paralytic states with enlarged tonsils and spleen.
Key symptoms
- Enlarged glands and chronic scrofulous swellings
- Chronic enlargement of the spleen
- Arterio-sclerosis
- Atrophic conditions and pellagra
- Paralytic states
- Crusta lactea and scrofulous skin conditions
Iodide of Lead. Plumbic Iodide. PbI2. Trituration.
Clinical
Arterio-sclerosis. Atrophiæ. Crusta lactea. Glands, enlarged. Paralysis. Pellagra. Scrofula. Spleen, enlargement of. Tonsils enlarged. Ulcers.
Characteristics
Plumb. iod. is used in old-school practice as an external application in cases of enlarged glands, chronic ulcers, and porrigo capitis. It has also been given internally for enlarged glands and chronic enlargement of the spleen. Hansen mentions "arterio-sclerosis; atrophiæ; pellagra; paralyses," as conditions relieved by it. A combination of Plumb. and Iod. indications will be the chief guide.
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