Homeopathy LibraryAurum Metallicum
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Where is the pathogenesis of Aurum found ?
In Hahnemann's Materia Medica Pura ; Chronic Diseases ; Burnett's Monograph, Gold in Disease .
How do we prepare Gold ?
By triturations of the precipitated metal.
Give the general action of Aurum.
Aurum acts upon the glandular system, affecting especially the liver and testicles. It also has a prominent action upon bones, especially the palatine bones, producing caries and exostosis. It is also a valuable remedy in affections of the sexual organs of both sexes.
What is a general characteristic of Aurum which runs all through its pathogenesis ?
Hyperaemia and congestion. These will account for many of its symptoms.
What are the mental symptoms of Aurum ?
Disgust for life, a longing for death and a tendency to suicide ; this tendency is only mental, for the patient rarely attempts it ; there is a feeling of worthlessness and despair, the patient thinks he is damned.
Give the eye symptoms of Aurum.
Syphilitic iritis after the abuse of Mercury ; ulceration of the cornea and intense photophobia ; double vision and half vision, in which the lower half of objects can be seen.
What is the catarrh of Aurum ?
Fetid nasal discharge with caries of the bones of the nose ; boring pains in he bones of the nose at night.
In what affection of the bones is Aurum indicated ?
In caries of the bones, of mercurial origin, with offensive discharge and odor.
Especially useful in caries of the nasal bones, turbinates and palate.
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