Arsenicum album (Ars.)
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Arsenicum album is a homeopathic remedy derived from the metallic element arsenic. Traces of arsenic are found in vegetables and animals. In its crude form, arsenic is poisonous. Gradual accumulations may result in digestive disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, coma, shock, convulsions, paralysis, and death.

Arsenicum keynotes are: Influenza with thin, watery and excoriating nasal discharge. Sneezing. Photophobia. Seaside complaints. Restlessness. Food poisoning. Intolerance of smell of food. Jaundice. Anemia. Skin dry, rough, scaly. Psoriasis which is worse in winters. Periodic fever. Typhoid. Thoughts of committing suicide.

Winter colds - thin, watery, excoriating discharge with dull throbbing frontal headache, sneezing which does not relieve and is worse going into open air.  Burning in the nose which remains stopped up in spite of fluent discharge.  Chilly patient worse from cold, except headache: relieved by warmth and wants to be near the fire all the time.

Arsenicum album is a useful remedy for mental disorders with symptoms of melancholy, irritation, intense anxiety, and restlessness. The patient may be prone to violent fits of anger or rage or have an impulse to commit murder. It also can have a positive effect on alcoholism and can improve diarrhea, weakness, stomach irritation, and emaciation.

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