Homeopathy LibraryKalium Iodatum
Reason for use
Acts upon the mucous tissues and the glands, its action closely resembling that of Mercury, and involving the same character of disorganization of fluids and destruction of tissues.
The action upon the lymphatic and glandular system is also very similar to that of Iodine, producing hypertrophy and loss of function.
It produces thickening of the periosteum, and for this reason is often beneficial in syphilitic nodes.
It is said to be the best known antidote for all the bad effects of Mercury, and for secondary and tertiary syphilis.
Characteristic symptoms.
▲ Worse
At night; in cold air; at rest; better from motion
The full Cowperthwaite text, by section
Mind
(Kalium iodatum)
Sadness and anxiety. (Ign., Natr. mur., Puls.)
Head
(Kalium iodatum)
Pain in the upper part of head, as if it would be forced asunder. (Bry., Cinch., Natr. mur., Sep., Sil.)
Pain in sides of head, as if screwed in. (Merc., Nitr. ac.)
Tearing or jerking stitches above the left eye.
The scalp feels as if ulcerated when scratching. (Merc.)
Face
(Kalium iodatum)
Face pale, colorless.
Swelling of face and tongue, especially after Mercury.
Eyes
(Kalium iodatum)
Sunken eyes, surrounded by blue rings. (Cinch.)
Injection and tumefaction of the conjunctiva. ( Arg. nit .)
Chemosis.
Burning in eyes ; they secrete a purulent mucus.
Oedema of the eyelids.( Apis , Kali c., Rhus tox.)
Vision dim and foggy. (Kali c., Lach., Merc., Puls .)
Iritis syphilitica after abuse of Mercury ; aqueous, cloudy ; ciliary injection bright, angry-looking ; pains worse at night.
Irido-choroiditis, especially syphilitic.
Pustules on cornea ; no photophobia, pain, or redness.
Nose
(Kalium iodatum)
Acute coryza ; great redness of mucous membrane of eyes, nose, throat, and palate, with profuse lachrymation. ( Cepa, Euphr .)
Violent sneezing, and running of acrid water from nose. (Cepa, Merc. cor.)
Accumulation of very tenacious mucus in nostrils . (Kali bi.)
Discharge from the nose of greenish-black or yellow matter, of a foul, sickening smell ; of decomposed greenish-red blood.
Sensation of fullness and tightness at root of nose. (Acon., Kali bi.)
Throbbing and burning pains in nasal and frontal bones, with swelling.
Gnawing sensation in nasal bones, with lancinating, boring pains extending to forehead.
Mouth
(Kalium iodatum)
Burning of tip of tongue (Calc. c., Carb. an., Kali c.) ; vesicles on tip of tongue. ( Natr. mur .)
Dryness of the mouth. (Ars., Bry., Nux m., Puls .)
Swelling of the gums, especially around the decayed teeth.
Very offensive odor from the mouth. (Arn., Hep. s., Iod., Nitr. ac .)
Copious salivation. ( Iod., Merc., Nitr. ac., Iris .)
Swelling and suppuration of submaxillary glands. (Hep. s., Sil.)
Throat
(Kalium iodatum)
Itching and dryness of throat.
Sensitive swelling of thyroid gland.
Uvula swollen and elongated ; mucous membranes oedematous.
Stomach
(Kalium iodatum)
Excessive thirst. (Acon., Ars., Bry., Bell.)
Nausea and vomiting. (Ipec., Ant. tart., Lob.)
Violent vomiting, with excessive accumulation of saliva.
Abdomen
(Kalium iodatum)
Sudden painful bloating of the abdomen, as if it would burst, disappearing after emission of flatus. ( Carb. v .)
Stool
(Kalium iodatum)
Scanty, hard, difficult.
Light-green and yellow watery stools.
Male Organs.- (Kalium iodatum)
Extensive swelling and inflammation of the penis.
Female Organs.- (Kalium iodatum)
Frequent urging to urinate when the menses appear.
Thin, watery, acrid leucorrhoea.
Atrophy of the mammae. ( Iod .)
Respiratory Organs.- (Kalium iodatum)
Raw pain in larynx as from granulations.
Deep hollow cough, with whitish and greenish expectoration, and tearing pain starting from ensiform cartilage.
Stitches through the sternum to the back, or deep in the chest (Kali c.), while walking.
Phthisis pituitosa, with purulent sputum ; exhausting night sweats and loose stools.
Oedema pulmonum, with pneumonia ; or secondary to Morbus Brightii ; sputum like soapsuds, green.
Heart
(Kalium iodatum)
Palpitation worse while walking.
Back
(Kalium iodatum)
Pain in small of back as if screwed in a vise ; after moving.
Limbs
(Kalium iodatum)
Tearing, darting, or gnawing pains ; periosteum involved ; worse at night ; after Mercury or syphilis ; rheumatism or gout.
Skin
(Kalium iodatum)
Itching herpes on face.
Small boils or pustules, worse on face, shoulders, back, and chest.
Generalities
(Kalium iodatum)
Great general debility.
Subsultus tendinum, or contraction of muscles and tendons. (Hyos., Stram .)
Enlarged or atrophied glands. (Calc. c., Graph., Hep. s.)
Oedematous infiltration of tissues. (Apis, Apoc., Ars.)
Swelling of bones. (Asaf., Hep. s.)
Sleep
(Kalium iodatum)
Restless sleep ; sleeplessness.
Aggravation
Therapeutic Range.- (Kalium iodatum)
In mercurial, syphilitic, and scrofulous affections ; secondary syphilis, especially after abuse of Mercury or combined with scrofula ; buboes ; chancres with edges, thin, corrosive, or curdy pus ; deep-eating ulcers ; worse at night ; affections of glands ; of bones ; chronic rheumatism ; synovitis ; roseola ; rupia ; purpura haemorrhagica.
Conditions
(Kalium iodatum)
After abuse of Mercury.
Compare
(Kalium iodatum)
Aur., Euphr., Kali bi., Hep. s., Iodi., Merc., Mez.
Antidote
(Kalium iodatum)
Hep. s.
Kali Iodatum Antidote.-
Mercury.
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