Arsenum iodatum
Tissue salt #24 for allergic conditions. Addresses hay fever, skin allergies, chronic respiratory catarrh, and emaciation despite appetite. The allergy tissue salt.
Source
Arsenic iodide (AsI3), a compound combining the deep-acting properties of arsenicum with the glandular affinity of iodine.
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Keynote Symptoms
Persistent, burning, watery nasal discharge that excoriates the upper lip. Hay fever with violent sneezing and red, burning eyes. Chronic respiratory catarrh that fails to resolve with acute remedies. Skin allergies with dry, scaly, itching eruptions that burn when scratched. Emaciation despite a good or even ravenous appetite.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Restless anxiety about health. Fastidious yet too weak to maintain order. Fixed ideas and stubbornness. Irritable when symptoms are at their worst.
General Symptoms
Worse from cold air, damp weather, exertion, after midnight, allergen exposure. Better from warmth, warm drinks, open air (paradoxical in some cases), sitting upright. General tendency toward emaciation and tissue wasting.
Physical Symptoms
Nose
Violent sneezing with copious watery discharge. Excoriation of nostrils and upper lip. Hay fever with seasonal recurrence. Chronic sinusitis with post-nasal drip.
Respiratory
Dry, wheezy cough worse at night. Chronic bronchitis with scanty expectoration. Asthmatic breathing aggravated by cold air. Chest tightness with anxiety.
Skin
Dry, scaly psoriasis-like eruptions. Eczema that burns and itches. Peeling skin, especially around the nose and mouth. Acne rosacea.
Eyes
Red, burning, watery eyes from allergies. Photophobia. Swollen eyelids in the morning. Chronic conjunctivitis.
Throat
Burning sore throat with swollen glands. Chronic tonsillar enlargement. Dry throat worse at night.
Stomach
Ravenous appetite with emaciation. Thirst for small sips of warm water. Nausea from the smell of food.
Fever / Chill / Perspiration
Progressive weight loss despite eating. Night sweats. Recurrent low-grade fevers. General debility.
Modalities
Better From
Warmth. Warm drinks. Sitting upright. Open air (in some cases). Summer.
Worse From
Cold air and drafts. Damp weather. After midnight. Exertion. Lying flat. Allergen exposure.
Tissue Salt Information
Biochemic Function
Combines the tissue-restoring properties of arsenic with iodine's affinity for mucous membranes and glandular tissue. As a tissue salt it supports the body's defense against chronic allergic inflammation, helps restore healthy mucous membrane function, and addresses the deep-seated tendency toward allergic hypersensitivity. Particularly important for maintaining respiratory mucosal health.
Facial Diagnosis Signs
Thin, drawn face with burning redness across the nose and cheeks. Peeling, flaking skin around the nostrils. Watery, red-rimmed eyes. Emaciated appearance despite eating well.
Deficiency Symptoms
Chronic hay fever, recurrent skin allergies, persistent sinusitis, asthmatic tendency, emaciation, night sweats, glandular enlargement, photophobia, chronic catarrh.
Clinical Indications
Hay fever, allergic rhinitis, asthma (allergic), eczema, psoriasis, acne rosacea, chronic sinusitis, glandular enlargement, emaciation, chronic bronchitis, photophobia, allergic conjunctivitis.
Dosage & Potency Guidance
Standard dose: 2-4 tablets of 6X or 12X potency, dissolved under the tongue, 3 times daily.
Acute conditions: Take every 30-60 minutes until symptoms improve, then reduce.
Chronic conditions: Take 3 times daily for several weeks.
Children under 12: Half the adult dose.
Safety Information
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