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Argentum Nitricum
ARG N
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Origin Mineral · Simple
ClarkePreparation Trituration and solution.
Sources 17 entries across 15 books: Boericke, Kent, Clarke, Hering, Allen …

Dose Boericke
3X–30X
Third to thirtieth potency. Best form an aqueous solution 1 to 9, 2 or 3 drops doses. This solution in water preferable to lower triturations; unless fresh, these readily decompose into the oxide

Reason for useDewey

Where is the pathogenesis of this remedy found ? Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura ; Stapf's Additions ; Allen's Encyclopaedia . How do we prepare it ? One part, by weight, of the pure nitrate is dissolved in 9 parts of distilled water. Drug power, 1/10. What is the general action of Argentum nitricum. It causes atony and destructive inflammations of mucous membranes, and has a special action on the cerebro-spinal system, producing paralysis and insensibility. Its neurotic effect is manifested in the provers by many symptoms, such as headache, heaviness of lower extremities, etc. What are its mental conditions ?


Books*
Antidoted by Natrum Muriaticum 5, Argemone Mexicana 2, Arsenicum Album 2 +16
Complementary —
Follows well Bryonia Alba, Causticum, Lycopodium Clavatum +3
Compare Argemone Mexicana, Arsenicum Album, Mercurius Solubilis +2

* Number of books that state the relation, where more than one. Historical text from the classical materia medica (1828–1950). Not medical advice, and not a claim that any remedy works.
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