Argentum Metallicum (HMT)

Argentum Metallicum is the other name for silver. Pure silver cannot

be absorbed into the body. However, when silver is combined with

other elements, the body is able to absorb its compounds. In Greek

medicine, it was used in the form of silver foil as a tonic, but pure

silver cannot become a part of th e body tissue. Unfortunately, these

days lead is beaten into the form of a foil and sold as silver even

As far as homoeopathy is concerned, any metal which comes into

contact with the lining of the skin or the inner lining of the gut is

absorbed into the body, although it may not be detectable by any

sophisticated gauges.

The main effect of the Argentum Metallicum is on the elastic

develop nodular thickening. This process of progressive thickening of

Argentum Metallicum works profoundly on the brain cells. The cells

start melting away slowly, and premature senility sets in. The

capability to comprehend deteriorates . This weakness starts in the

central part of the brain and then spreads gradually to other organs of

The memory becomes weak to the extent that th e patient goes out of

his senses and talks nonsense. The ability to think decreases .

Serious thinking causes dizziness. This is a danger signal

and

indicates the degenerati on of brain cells. In such cases, Argentum

repeated every fifteen to twenty days or monthly. The inhaler used by

asthmatic patients also contains a poisonous substance which, like

Argentum Metallicum, makes the brain tissue shrink and then

degenerate.

Argentum Metallicum resembles Lachesis in the way that the

symptoms aggravate during sleep, es pecially the ner vous exhaustion

leading to generalized physical fatigue.

fibres feel as though they are being torn apart. These neuralgic pains

intensify them. The discomfort is not due to the sleep itself, but the

uneasiness and the person spends the night tossing about.

Argentum Metallicum is very useful in the cancers of the skin and

doctors label as incurable, is very amenable to Argentum Metallicum,

even curable. In case the cure is not achieved, the patient can still

remain comfortable for a long time. Tarentula Hispania, Helonias and

In Argentum Metallicum, there are widespread ulcerations on the

Argentum Metallicum. It is also a ssociated with the lining of veins.

A very special feature of Argentum Metallicum is that it affects the

organs of men strictly on the right side. Usually it is not difficult to

Accumulation of different materials makes it large and more thick.

putrid discharge, indicate the presence of a deep serious problem.

is worth a trial. It can be very useful in post-menopausal bleeding.

Argentum Metallicum is generally , though not necessarily, indicated

Some people feel sudden jerks on retiring to sleep or during sleep.

This is quite troublesome. Grindelia is ideal in such cases. Arsenic

may also be useful. Argentum Metallicum is indicated if such jerks of

violent motion are secondary to severe physical fatigue. Generally,

Grindelia is good enough in most such patients. One single dose may

work for many weeks, and does not need to be repeated.

Argentum Metallicum symptoms are at the climax exactly at midday.

side. It intensifies gradually, but th en subsides rapidly. This pain is

Hydrocotyle.

Argentum Metallicum is extremely useful in diabetics and patients

passing albumin in the urine. Provided its other signs are also present, it

can be completely cured. Argentum Metallicum is also very beneficial in

inflammation of the inner lining of the kidneys (Nephritis).

In Argentum Metallicum, two signs are shown in urine. If it is dark

coloured, this indicates passage of albumin in the urine. If it is

cloudy and copious , this indicates the presence of sugar, as is in

juvenile diabetes. Argentum Metallicum would only be useful if other

constitutional symptoms are also present. Argentum Metallicum

would be useful in diabetics with failing kidneys who wet their beds

at night.

In Argentum Metallicum there is a feeling of extremely unusual

weakness and lethargy and the body feels lifeless. Argentum

Metallicum is the treatment for th is extreme fatigue. Argentum

the treatment of hoarseness of the voice following excessive speaking

can be used. However, if the overall symptoms are of Argentum

In Argentum Metallicum, the trachea swells up and is very painful .

than Argentum Metallicum in diseases associated with a lot of

sputum/expectoration, unless the overall picture resembles that of

Argentum Metallicum. There is premature ageing in Argentum

Chinisum Ars is good in ageing which is secondary to deep illnesses

shrivels.

fluid accumulates in the lung, causing palpitations and difficulty in

the symptoms of Argentum Metallicum aggravate by touch and at

midday. Sleeping in the open air at night lessens the severity of the

aggravate during sleep and in cold and wet weather. (Rheumatic

aches and pains also get worse in stormy and humid weather). In the

rainy season, they also get worse before and after the rain. There is no

restless. Light movements lessen the joint pains while rapid motions

rest offered by sleep. The pains are worse at night as in Rhus Tox.

does not return to its original condition. This problem aggravates after

voice at the outset, which gradually gets clearer and better gradually

on continued talking. If the voice becomes worse on talking, Borax

Metallicum, this will prove better than Borax.

The cough becomes aggravated by laughing (as in Phosphorus).

Argentum Metallicum patients develop cold on exposure to the cold

Metallicum is of good use in diseases of the lungs . Stanum is better

cough, but other physical ailments get worse.

the body. Mental faculties start failing. Hands and feet start to bend.

bone can cause difficulty in breathing. Small bones of the ears

Administered early on, Argentum Metallicum can abort the disease.

The patient feels dizzy. The headache is localised to the forehead and

face or sometimes on any one side of the head, but mostly on the right

and headache is also related to nerves.

Severe itching, limited to one ear and leading to the injury and

thickening of the ears, is indicative of Argentum Metallicum.

Thickening of both ears is an early sign of le prosy. Leprosy, a very

slowly progressive disease, can be st be controlled by early use of

voice at the outset, which gradually gets clearer and better gradually

Metallicum. Even at the age of 20 to 25 years, the face appears full of

becomes clear of the fluid, and the person can breathe easily.

experiencing sudden or severe palpitations of the heart. Typically,

bone can cause difficulty in breathing. Small bones of the ears

Administered early on, Argentum Metallicum can abort the disease.

The patient feels dizzy. The headache is localised to the forehead and

face or sometimes on any one side of the head, but mostly on the right

and headache is also related to nerves.

Severe itching, limited to one ear and leading to the injury and

thickening of the ears, is indicative of Argentum Metallicum.

Thickening of both ears is an early sign of le prosy. Leprosy, a very

slowly progressive disease, can be st be controlled by early use of

voice at the outset, which gradually gets clearer and better gradually

Metallicum. Even at the age of 20 to 25 years, the face appears full of

becomes clear of the fluid, and the person can breathe easily.

experiencing sudden or severe palpitations of the heart. Typically,

though lead is very harmful to the health of a person.

bone can cause difficulty in breathing. Small bones of the ears

The cough becomes aggravated by laughing (as in Phosphorus).

which can lead to irritation of the throat, and discomfort at the upper

part of the chest. The fever comes on in the afternoon. There is

severe weakness in the chest and pain on the left ribs. Argentum

Metallicum is of good use in diseases of the lungs . Stanum is better

breathing. On sitting up and stan ding, the upper part of the lung

becomes clear of the fluid, and the person can breathe easily.

cough, but other physical ailments get worse.

every delivery and sometimes the uterus descends down. Argentum

of long-standing. The liver and spleen fail. In Sarsap arilla the skin

mucus membranes . Cancer at the uterine neck, which most

Carbo Animalis are also very useful in cancer of the cervix of the uterus.

internal organs of women strictly on the left side, and the internal

differentiates the ailments of ri ght and left in men and women

respectively. In women, the ovary swells into a form of a large cyst.

The uterus also expands and loses its elasticity. Once expanded, it

every delivery and sometimes the uterus descends down. Argentum

Metallicum is extremely useful in such women, offering cure. The

uterus becoming hard and the cervix stiff, in association with a

Administered early on, Argentum Metallicum can abort the disease.

in women of thin, lean build with long slender hands. It may be useful

in obese women also.

Argentum Metallicum is very a dvantageous in pregnant women

cartilage bones, which become thick and hard. The thickened nasal

bone can cause difficulty in breathing. Small bones of the ears

the bone can lead to cancer formation.

Argentum Metallicum works deeply on the muscles of the limbs.

Neuralgic pains mostly affect both the legs and the feet . The nerve

associated swelling of the limbs, but the patient is definitely very

restless. Light movements lessen the joint pains while rapid motions

mucus membranes . Cancer at the uterine neck, which most

body. The ulcers over the cartilage bone s respond very well to

uterus becoming hard and the cervix stiff, in association with a

If the legs hurt but the real cause is not known, Argentum Metallicum

In Argentum Metallicum, if the patient lies flat on his back, watery