OSMIUM METALLICUM 6C, 12C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M USES AND SYMPTOMS
OSMIUM METALLICUM
(The Element)
Osm.
Irritates respiratory organs and causes catarrh. Eczema. Albuminuria. Trachea pain. Increases local perspiration odor. Causes nail fold adhesion.
Head: Band sensation around the head. Hair loss (Kali-c., Fl-ac.).
Eyes: Glaucoma with iridescent vision. Intense supra and infra-orbital neuralgia, pain, and tearing. Green halos around candle light. Conjunctivitis. Increased intraocular tension, dim vision, photophobia.
Nose: Coryza with a full feeling in the nose. Sensitivity to air in the nose and larynx. Small lumps of phlegm from the posterior nares.
Respiratory: Acute laryngitis; cough with tough, stringy mucus. Convulsive cough, feeling like the laryngeal membrane is torn. Noisy, dry, hard cough in short, violent bursts, shaking the whole body. Talking causes larynx pain. Hoarseness, larynx pain, sore sternum. Finger twitching with spasmodic cough.
Skin: Eczema with itching. Irritated skin. Itchy pimples. Bromidrosis, garlic-smelling sweat in axilla, worse in the evening and at night. Fold remains attached to the growing nail.
Relationship: Compare: Arg-met., Irid., Sel., Mang.
Dose: Sixth potency.
SYMPTOMS OF OSMIUM METALLICUM
Head:
Sensation of a band around the head
Hair loss (Kali-c., Fl-ac.)
Eyes:
Glaucoma with iridescent vision
Intense supra and infra-orbital neuralgia, pain, and tearing
Green halos around candle light
Conjunctivitis
Increased intraocular tension
Dim vision
Photophobia
Nose:
Coryza with a full feeling in the nose
Sensitivity to air in the nose and larynx
Small lumps of phlegm from the posterior nares
Respiratory:
Acute laryngitis
Cough with tough, stringy mucus
Convulsive cough, feeling like the laryngeal membrane is torn
Noisy, dry, hard cough in short, violent bursts, shaking the whole body
Larynx pain when talking
Hoarseness
Sore sternum
Finger twitching with spasmodic cough
Skin:
Eczema with itching
Irritated skin
Itchy pimples
Bromidrosis (garlic-smelling sweat in the axilla, worse in the evening and at night)
Nail fold remains attached to the growing nail
selection of the potency
Individualization:
- Homeopathy is based on the principle of treating the individual, not just the disease. The unique symptoms and characteristics of the person are crucial in determining the most suitable potency.
Intensity of Symptoms:
- The intensity of the symptoms guides the choice of potency. If the symptoms are intense and acute, a lower potency (e.g., 6C, 30C) might be considered. For chronic conditions with less intensity, higher potencies (e.g., 200C, 1M) may be appropriate.
Sensitivity of the Patient:
- Some individuals are more sensitive to homeopathic remedies, while others may require higher potencies. The practitioner considers the patient’s sensitivity when selecting the potency.
Acute vs. Chronic Conditions:
- Lower potencies are often used for acute conditions, while higher potencies may be considered for chronic or long-standing issues.
Previous Response to Potencies:
- The patient’s response to previous homeopathic treatments helps guide the choice of potency. If a particular potency has been effective in the past, it may be repeated or adjusted as needed.
Vital Force and Susceptibility:
- Homeopathy views illness as a disturbance in the vital force. The practitioner assesses the patient’s overall vitality and susceptibility to determine the appropriate potency.
Aggravation or Amelioration:
- The direction of the symptom response (aggravation or amelioration) after taking a remedy can influence the choice of potency.
Miasmatic Considerations:
- In classical homeopathy, the concept of miasms (inherited disease tendencies) is considered. The practitioner take this into account when selecting the potency.
Practitioner Experience:
- The experience and preference of the homeopathic practitioner play a role. Some practitioners may have success with certain potencies based on their clinical experience.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Do not exceed the recommended dose by physician
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Maintain half an hour gap between food/drink/any other medicines and homoeopathic medicine
- Avoid any strong smell in the mouth while taking medicine e.g. camphor, garlic, onion, coffee, hing
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