Homeopathy LibraryKalium Bichromicum
Reason for use
Acts prominently upon the mucous membranes, especially of the respiratory and alimentary tracts, and to a less extent of the uterus, producing catarrhal inflammations, characterized by an excessive secretion of mucus, which is viscid and tough in its character.
This action at times goes on to ulceration ; or, in the respiratory tract, to the formation of false membranes.
The drug also acts to a considerable extent upon the glandular system, especially the liver and kidneys, and upon the skin and fibrous tissues and cartilages, its action in general representing congestion, disorganization, and even destruction of the parts.
The chief characteristic of Kali bi. is the secretion of the tough, viscid, stringy mucus, before mentioned.
Characteristic symptoms.
▲ Worse
In the morning; from cold; after eating
▼ Better
From heat; toward evening
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Head
(Kalium bichromicum)
Vertigo, with nausea and inclination to vomit, when rising from a seat. (Bry., Sulph.)
Confusion and heaviness in the head.
In morning, on awaking ( Natr. mur .), pain in the forehead and vertex ; later extends to the back of the head.
Violent shooting pain from root of nose along left orbital arch to extreme angle of eye, with dim sight, like a scale on the eye ; begins in morning, increases till noon, and ceases toward evening.
Frontal headache, usually over one eye. (Sang.)
Bones of the head feel sore. (Merc., Nitr. ac., Phos. ac.)
Eyes
(Kalium bichromicum)
Inflammation, with yellow discharge, and agglutination in the morning, (Merc., Puls., Sulph .)
In the eyes itching ; heat ; burning ; pressure. (Acon., Ars., Merc., Sulph.)
Photophobia, with lachrymation and burning. (Ars.)
Margins of lids very red.
Redness of conjunctiva, with lachrymation.
Pustules on conjunctiva ; on cornea. (Merc., Nitr. ac., Sil.)
Long-lasting dense opacities of the cornea.
Ears
(Kalium bichromicum)
Violent stitches in the left ear (Ars., Sulph .), extending into roof of mouth, side of head, and neck ; glands swollen ; neck painful to touch. (Hep. s., Merc.)
Nose
(Kalium bichromicum)
Ulceration of the septum narium (Alum., Aur ., Nitr. ac.) ; purulent inflammation of the whole nasal mucous membrane . (Graph., Merc., Nitr. ac., Sil.)
Formation of hard plugs in the nostrils.
Tough, stringy discharge from the nose. ( Kali iod .)
Coryza, fluent, excoriating nose and lips. (Ars., Cepa.)
Great dryness of the nose (Bell., Graph.), with a feeling of pressure in nasal bones.
Sensation as if the nose were swollen and stiff ; must blow out a thick substance, but no discharge ; feels as if a heavy weight were hanging from it.
Pressure or pressive pain at root of nose . (Acon., Merc. iod., Natr. ars.)
On blowing nose, violent stitches in right side of nose, as though two loose bones were rubbed against each other.
Soreness in the nose ; scabs on the septum. (Alum., Ant. crud., Aur., Graph., Nitr. ac.)
Face
(Kalium bichromicum)
Pale, yellowish complexion.
Bones of face sensitive, painful, as if bruised. (Carb., Hep. s., Nitr. ac.)
Mouth
(Kalium bichromicum)
Tongue smooth, red, and cracked ( Bell., Rhus tox .) ; dry and red (Bapt.) ; coated thick whitish-yellow (Podo., Merc., Nux v.) ; ulcerated. (Merc.)
Dryness in the mouth. (Ailanth., Ant. crud., Ars., Bry., Nux m ., Hyos.)
Viscid, sticky saliva in mouth and upper part of throat. (Merc. cor.)
Throat
(Kalium bichromicum)
Hawking of much thick, tenacious mucus in the morning . (Alum., Amm. carb.)
Deep excavated sore, with a reddish areola, and containing a yellow, tenacious matter, at the root of the uvula.
Uvula and tonsils red, swollen, painful ( Bell .), and finally ulcerated (Apis, Merc.) ; surrounding tissues dark, livid, and swollen. ( Ailanth., Bapt .)
Oedematous uvula.
Sensation of a hair in the fauces. (On tongue, Natr. mur.)
Sensation of a plug in the throat ; not relieved by swallowing. (Baryt. c., Bell., Hep. s.)
Sharp shooting pains in left tonsil, extending toward the ear (Bell., Hep. s.) ; relieved by swallowing.
Stomach
(Kalium bichromicum)
Complete loss of appetite . (Alum., Ars., Cinch ., Natr. mur., Sulph .)
Great thirst, especially for acid drinks. ( Cinch., Hep. s .)
Sudden nausea.
Vomiting of a thin, pinkish, glairy fluid ; sour, undigested ; bile.
Pressure and heaviness in the stomach immediately after eating. ( Bry., Nux v., Puls.)
Pains, uneasiness in stomach, alternate with pains in limbs.
Gastric symptoms supersede the rheumatic.
Abdomen
(Kalium bichromicum)
Stitches in right hypochondrium (Bry., Kali c.) ; in region of spleen (Bry., Kali c.) ; through abdomen, extending to spinal column.
Distention of the abdomen.
Stool
(Kalium bichromicum)
Dysentery ; stool consisting of brown, frothy water ( Ars., Rumex ), or bloody, with painful pressure, urging, and tenesmus.
Periodical dysentery every year.
Constipation ; stool scanty and lumpy, followed by burning and pressure in the anus.
Urinary Organs
(Kalium bichromicum)
Scanty red urine, with pain across the back.
Scanty urine, with copious whitish or mucous deposit.
Male Organs.- (Kalium bichromicum)
Absence of sexual desire.
Chancres ulcerating deeply.
Stitches in prostate when walking ; must stand still ; prostatic fluid escapes at stool.
Gleet, with stringy or jelly-like profuse discharge.
Female Organs.- (Kalium bichromicum)
Menses too early, with giddiness, nausea, and headache.
Leucorrhoea, yellow, ropy ( Hydras .) ; pain and weakness across the small of back, and dull, heavy pains in hypogastrium.
Respiratory Organs.- (Kalium bichromicum)
Hoarseness and accumulation of large quantities of mucus in the larynx ( Rumex , Samb.), in the morning.
Rough, hoarse voice. (Carb. v.)
" Stuffing " cough, with pain at the chest and expectoration of yellow or yellowish-green tough matter.
Expectoration of very tough mucus (Phos.), so viscid that it drew in strings down to the feet.
Cough, hoarse, metallic ; false membrane formed, difficult to detach (Brom., lod.), with expectoration of stringy mucus ; coughs up casts of elastic fibrinous nature ; loud mucous rales ; wheezing, rattling in sleep.
Dyspnoea ; wheezing and panting ; with tightness at bifurcation of bronchia ; as if mucous membrane were thickened.
Cough worse undressing ; morning on waking ; after eating ; deep inspiration ; better after getting warm in bed.
Back
(Kalium bichromicum)
Pain in small of back, especially in the morning.
Pain in coccyx while sitting.
Limbs
(Kalium bichromicum)
Rheumatic pains in limbs.
Upper Limbs.- (Kalium bichromicum)
Bones of hand as if bruised, when pressed ; ulcers on fingers, with caries.
Lower Limbs.- (Kalium bichromicum)
Pain in course of left sciatic nerve, from behind great trochanter to calf ; pressure on nerve causes shooting along whole leg.
Tearing in right tibia.
Soreness in heels when walking.
Ulcers on previously inflamed feet.
Generalities
(Kalium bichromicum)
Great prostration. (Ars., Cinch., Phos .)
Pains in small spots, which can be covered by point of finger.
Pains fly rapidly from one place to another. (Benz. ac., Led., Puls .)
Bones feel bruised ; caries. (Asaf., Hep. s., Mez., Phos. ac.)
Diphtheritic formations on mucous membranes ; also plastic exudations of ropy, stringy mucus.
Skin
(Kalium bichromicum)
Papular eruptions, especially on forearms.
Ulceration deep, as if cut out with a punch ; edges regular.
Ulcers especially painful in cold weather.
Amelioration
Therapeutic Range.- (Kalium bichromicum)
Catarrhal affections in general ; nasal ; bronchial ; membranous croup ; diphtheria ; diarrhoea ; leucorrhoea, etc. ; scrofulous diseases ; ophthalmia, chronic ulcers ; syphilitic ulcers ; rheumatism ; dyspepsia ; bilious conditions ; ailments from vapors of arsenic ; from Merc., especially Merc. iod.
Conditions
(Kalium bichromicum)
Especially useful in fat, light-haired persons ; fat, chubby children.
Compare
(Kalium bichromicum)
Ars., Ant. crud., Brom., Hep. s., Iod., Kali iod., Lach., Merc., Mez., Nitr. ac., Phytol., Puls., Spong., Sil.
Antidotes
(Kalium bichromicum)
Ars., Lach., Puls.
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