Arsenic Iodatum

Arsenic Iodide is very closely related to Arsenic Album. Arsenic Iodide is the best prevention against the sores becoming chronic state or turning gangrenous. It is very effective against abscess in the lower part of the lungs and the large air passages in the lungs (bronchi). In Arsenic Iodide, there may be multiple kinds of disease manifestations (indistinguishable from Arsenic Album).  Contrary to Arsenic (in which the patient always feels very cold), the Arsenic Iodide patient feels hot and manifests his restlessness by way of quick movements and walking fast. An overactive, uncontrollable child, eating a lot and staying thin, indicates the nature of Iodine. So also may be the condition in Arsenic Iodide. The patient of Arsenic Iodide shows contrasting clinical pictures of Arsenic and sometimes of Iodine. However, these two remedies, have opposing symptoms.  So diagnosis needs to be carefully established.  Arsenic Iodide is a very wide-ranging homoeopathic remedy. Its discharges are abrasive in nature and make the exiting orifice red and inflamed with burning. The inner lining of the nose becomes swollen and rather indurate. Inflammation of the ear-tubes (Eustachian tubes) leading into the ear can cause deafness.

Arsenic Iodide is extremely effective in all kinds of diseases of the lungs, including the lung cavities. For this reason, it is very commonly used in tuberculosis and chronic bronchitis associated with abundant expectoration. It is also very useful in Lupus and skin cancer. It also, very effectively stops the growth of ovarian cancer though it may not eradicate it. Dr. Kent is of the opinion that Arsenic Iodide is very useful in stopping the growth of any kind of cancer. The author has found it more effective when combined with Suchi Bootie (a herbal medicine).

Arsenic Iodide works very well on eczemas in which the skin is dry and scaly but under the thick scales is rather raw, abrased and moist. Arsenic Iodide is useful against Psoriasis, though the apparent cure is incomplete and short-lived. According to the traditional western medicine, when diseases of the glands are treated, a violent skin reaction takes place in the form of wide spread, psoriatic condition and when the skin condition is suppressed by a drug, yet another kind of ailment may ensue. So far, there is no known remedy for the control of both skin and glandular pathology. However, Sulphur 1000 and Psorinum 1000, given alternatively, benefit to some extent.  Hydrocotyle is also quite useful. It is also very useful in leprosy.  Arsenic is also a psoric remedy, capable of controlling the mucous membranes (the inner linings of the viscera) as well as the skin. Some remedies are good for inflammatory conditions of the intestines and skin, while others are good in diseases of the uterus and skin. Sulphur and Mercury are saliently effective against the diseases of the skin and glands. Arsenic Iodide may be indicated in different stages of syphilis.  In Arsenic Iodide, the pain is in the nape of the neck and there is a burning sensation at the back. A cold chill and numbness radiates down the left leg. The wrist aches on writing. The patient feels cold though he sweats at the same time.

When symptoms of Arsenic Iodide are aggravated, the patient feels nauseous and very thirsty. After drinking water he throws up (as in Phosphorus) soon after. There is intense pain in the stomach which is relieved by bending over forward as in Colocynth. Frequent stools that start early in the morning are associated with severe gripe inflammation. The stomach becomes bloated with gas. The appetite is strong but the body does not thrive.