Osmium
Remedy of chronic catarrh and respiratory conditions. Bronchitis with copious greenish expectoration. Glaucoma. Eczema. Albuminuria. Foul-smelling discharges. Used for chronic respiratory catarrh.
Source
Prepared from osmium tetroxide (OsO4), triturated and potentised.
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Chronic bronchitis with copious greenish expectoration. Glaucoma — increased intraocular pressure. Eczema with itching. Albuminuria. Foul-smelling discharges. Chronic catarrh of all mucous membranes. Laryngitis. Skin eruptions.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Dull, confused.
General Symptoms
Respiratory and skin. Worse from cold. Better from warmth.
Physical Symptoms
Respiratory
Chronic bronchitis. Copious greenish expectoration. Laryngitis. Chronic catarrh.
Eyes
Glaucoma. Increased intraocular pressure.
Skin
Eczema. Itching. Foul discharges.
Urinary
Albuminuria.
Modalities
Better From
Warmth
Worse From
Cold
Constitutional Type
Chronic catarrhal types.
Clinical Indications
Chronic bronchitis, glaucoma, eczema, albuminuria, chronic catarrh
Comparative Materia Medica
Kali bichromicum has thick catarrh but stringy. Hydrastis has thick yellow catarrh.
Safety Information
Not established.
Osmium tetroxide is extremely toxic and volatile — causes severe eye and respiratory damage. One of the most dangerous laboratory chemicals. Use ONLY potentised forms.
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