Mercurius iodatus ruber
Left-sided throat remedy. Left tonsil affected primarily with dark red swelling. Sore throat starting on left side. Glands of left neck involved. The left-sided counterpart to Merc-i-f.
Source
Prepared from mercuric iodide (HgI2), triturated and potentised.
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Keynote Symptoms
Left-sided tonsillitis — the exact mirror of Merc-i-f. Left tonsil swollen, dark red, may ulcerate. Sore throat starting on left side. Left cervical glands swollen and hard. Chronic glandular enlargement. Stiff neck.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Similar to Mercurius sol but milder.
General Symptoms
Left-sided throat affections. Worse from left side, empty swallowing, damp, night. Better from cold drinks.
Physical Symptoms
Throat
Left tonsil primarily affected — dark red, swollen, may ulcerate. Sore throat beginning left side. Glands of left neck swollen, hard. Mucus sticks in throat. Worse from empty swallowing.
Mouth
Tongue coated at back. Salivation. Foul breath.
Ears
Left ear affected. Stiffness.
Modalities
Better From
Cold drinks
Worse From
Left side, empty swallowing, damp, night, warm room
Constitutional Type
Not constitutional. Used specifically for left-sided tonsillitis and sore throat.
Clinical Indications
Left-sided tonsillitis, tonsillar abscess (left), sore throat (left), cervical lymphadenopathy (left), diphtheria (left)
Comparative Materia Medica
Mercurius iodatus flavus is the RIGHT-sided version. Lachesis has left-sided sore throat but with more jealousy and worse from sleep. Sabadilla goes left to right. Lac caninum alternates sides.
Safety Information
Hepar sulphuris.
Mercuric iodide is toxic — corrosive and cumulative mercury poisoning. Red-orange crystalline powder. Use only potentised forms.
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