Argentum Nitricum (HMT)

Argentum Nitricum has previously b een used in treating epilepsy. It

poisoning. Similarly, prolonged allopa thic use of silver can have a

The memory is weak , and reasoning is flawed. Superstitions, visual

hallucinations and delusions prevail. The patient is afra id of visiting

some particular places. Such child ren should be accompanied to such

spots and told that there is nothing to be afraid of. Argentum Nitricum

is not only capable of curing these symptoms, but is also effective

against some other deep-seated illnesses. The Argentum Nitricum

patient is afraid of heights lest he may leap off. Argentum Nitricum

patients are afraid of even looking up at a very tall building or a

building with a high ceiling, in case it may fall on them. Most

homoeopaths have not stressed these symptoms: they have only

personally analysed the symptoms of my patients after closely

evident. Such a patient is afraid of jumping into the river while

crossing a bridge. In advanced illne ss, there is a strong desire to jump

Some people have loose motions prior to an exam or an important

interview. Some may feel agitated and angry.

affect the memory . Transient loss of recent memory can also occur

as a result of narrowing of the arte ries going to th e brain (due to

arterial thickening or just because of spasms of the artery). If the

tendency to spasm is frequent, the patient loses his memory

fatigue. Argentum Nitricum also shows these signs, however, loss of

disease; but has to be used for a long period.

discolouration of the body as in Cuprum and Carbo Animalis. In

Cuprum, the cyanosis is due to the spasm of the blood vessels. In

Carbo Animalis it is due to lack of oxygen and disorder of the blood.

The blueness of Argentum Nitricum resembles that of Carbo

as if somebody has been suffocated. In Cuprum, there may be violent

spasms of the hands and feet, along with cyanosis of the face and the

lips. In Argentum Nitricum, there is a tendency to form sores. In

homoeopathy also, silver nitrate in a well-diluted form can benefit

circles. This condition (which is called purulent C onjunctivitis) is

very common in the Indo-Pak sub-continent during summer.

scanty. If other symptoms of Argentum Nitricum are also present, this

blood. Argentum Nitricum may be used in chronic resistant ulcers of

ground liquorice. Unripe banana, dried and powdered, taken two to

three times a day, is also very useful in such ulcers. The powder coats

the ulcer, as well as inducing healing. This treatment has been

described in a scientific magazine and I have often used it very

successfully.

Argentum Nitricum patients with chronic ulcers tend to have anaemia.

They crave sweets. This craving for sweets is also found in other

does not bother them, whereas in a patient of Argentum Nitricum,

other symptoms also aggravate. In an Argentum Nitricum patient, the

desire to eat sweets, if associ ated with wind and abdominal

distension, is very typical. The patien t cannot sleep on his right side.

This symptom is also found in Naja . On lying on the right side, the

Kalmia, Spongia, Kali Nitrate, Al umen, Platina, Lilium Tigrum also.

feels as if something is stuck in it, like Hepar Sulph, but any attempt

The person feels as if something is poking him on his body. If

touched by hand anywhere on the body, the person feels pain.

In case of Argentum Nitricum, the symptoms of lactating mothers are

exhibited in their children. If th e mother eats too many sweets, the

The ingested food passes out of the system quickly. Such children are

generally dehydrated and marasmic. However, the marasmus of the

children may not always be the resu lt of suckling Argentum Nitricum

mothers. They can be patients of Argentum Nitricum per se. The

the same time. With the stools, the child passes a lot of mucus.

In Argentum Nitricum there is pain in the deep organs of the body.

In Argentum Nitricum, one may i nvoluntarily pass urine. Children

may wet their beds at night. Another sign is that one may have the

desire to urinate, but is unable to pass urine easily. There may be

pain, swelling or itching in the urethra. This is also one of the best

Argentum Nitricum is very useful in many problems associated with

the symptoms.

Adjuvants:

Natrum Mur, Arsenic, Phosphorus

30 to 200

relieves epileptic fits but causes itching of the skin. Traditionally, it

The symptoms of Argentum Nitricum aggravate in a warm room or

pregnancy. The patient feels a weakness of the heart which worsens

In the morning, as the person gets up, the legs feel as if they have been

sensitive. The backache is worse at night. In Argentum Nitricum,

aggravate in the heat and after food. The open air and the cold relieve

negative effect on mental faculties. When the mind becomes slow

and creative skills decline, Argentum Nitricum must be kept in mind.

mentioned fear of heights and ep ileptic fit. However, when I

from the bridge. Such patient trembles with fear and also feels weak.

Extraordinary mental fatigue and gastric hyperacidity adversely

permanently. This is not related to transient stomach upset or mental

respective characteristic features in mind.

the heart by physical exertion or mental anguish continues throughout

In epilepsy, fear of heights, and the tendency to see dreadful dreams, a

has been used in eye diseases.

People who wear silver jewellery may develop symptoms of silver

mentioned fear of heights and ep ileptic fit. However, when I

observing them, the above mentioned symptoms became clearly

from the bridge. Such patient trembles with fear and also feels weak.

memory appears as a permanent sign. Alumina is also useful in this

In Argentum Nitricum, the heart becomes weak . There is bluish

Animalis. In both these remedies , blueness appears all over the body

allopathy, silver nitrate was us ed in many eye conditions. In

many eye conditions, especially co rneal ulcers. The eyes are

hypersensitive to light. The eyes ache and feel tired. Argentum

Nitricum is good in persistently sore eyes with purulent discharge.

The eyelids are swollen. Their inner linings are inflamed and form red

sitting near the fire. The perspiration on the face is very prominent. It

appears as if water is erupting out. The face is sallow and bluish. The

eyes are drawn in and are without lustre. Like in Thuja, there is

pregnancy. The patient feels a weakness of the heart which worsens

the heart by physical exertion or mental anguish continues throughout

In epilepsy, fear of heights, and the tendency to see dreadful dreams, a

has been used in eye diseases.

People who wear silver jewellery may develop symptoms of silver

mentioned fear of heights and ep ileptic fit. However, when I

observing them, the above mentioned symptoms became clearly

from the bridge. Such patient trembles with fear and also feels weak.

memory appears as a permanent sign. Alumina is also useful in this

In Argentum Nitricum, the heart becomes weak . There is bluish

Animalis. In both these remedies , blueness appears all over the body

allopathy, silver nitrate was us ed in many eye conditions. In

many eye conditions, especially co rneal ulcers. The eyes are

hypersensitive to light. The eyes ache and feel tired. Argentum

Nitricum is good in persistently sore eyes with purulent discharge.

The eyelids are swollen. Their inner linings are inflamed and form red

sitting near the fire. The perspiration on the face is very prominent. It

appears as if water is erupting out. The face is sallow and bluish. The

eyes are drawn in and are without lustre. Like in Thuja, there is

pregnancy. The patient feels a weakness of the heart which worsens

the heart by physical exertion or mental anguish continues throughout

In epilepsy, fear of heights, and the tendency to see dreadful dreams, a

pulse becomes rapid. The symptom of a rapid pulse is common to

The symptoms of Argentum Nitricum aggravate in a warm room or

tendency to develop warts. Blisters form in the throat. The throat

to cough it out makes the sensation wo rse. In fact, there is nothing

inside the throat; it is just a feeling and it is typical in Nitric Acid also.

arms feel numb. The back hurts and the backbone area is very

Extraordinary mental fatigue and gastric hyperacidity adversely

permanently. This is not related to transient stomach upset or mental

The wounds tend to bleed. There is a tendency of vomiting containing

the stomach. The peptic ulcer of the stomach can be treated with

sweets do not suit him: on ingestion, the stomach becomes upset and

child develops diarrhoea. In case of Argentum Nitricum, the

vomiting and diarrhoea start concurrently . The stools are green.

stools are green; vomiting and diarrhoea can alternate or be present at

The liver, spleen or stomach may hur t. The discomfort may not be

felt spread throughout the abdomen.

Argentum Nitricum is very useful in diseases of the women , like

abdominal discomfort and discharging sores at the mouth of the uterus

before the onset of periods. The periods become frequent, but are

remedy can cure other internal diseases of uterus as well.

pregnancy. The patient feels a weakness of the heart which worsens

due to the additional load of pregnancy. The feeling of weakness of

the pregnancy. The patient may have nightmares.

In the morning, as the person gets up, the legs feel as if they have been

beaten. Walking is uncomfortable. The legs feel weak and the upper

arms feel numb. The back hurts and the backbone area is very

sensitive. The backache is worse at night. In Argentum Nitricum,

there can be paralysis of the lower half of the body , and stiffness

and tightness at the tissues surr ounding the backbone. The symptoms