# Stannum Iodatum

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Homeopathic Remedy
- **Miasm:** Tubercular Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Stann-i. is valuable in chronic chest diseases characterized by tissue changes, with 
persistent inclination to cough. It is indicated in cases that ‘hang fire’ and need an alternative. 
Stann-i. has been used in preference to Stann. in some tubercular cases  in which the general features of 
Stann. were present. 
Persistent inclination to cough, excited by tickling dry spot in the throat, appar ently at root of tongue. Dryness 
of throat. Tracheal and bronchial irritation of smokers. Pulmonary symptoms, cough, loud, hollow, ending with 
expectoration (Phel.). Purulent infiltration. 
Stonham noted that in advanced tuberculosis when Stann-i. has not taken effect, an additional dose of iodine 
in milk caused the drug to have its usual beneficial effect.
COMMENTS - O. S. Haines considered Stann-i. especially indicated where the patient “has a clear complexion 
and long eyelashes and where the progress of the disease is rapid.” He used the  2x trituration. 
M. D. Youngman found it a deeply act ing drug, chiefly of value in chronic chest diseases characterized by 
plastic tissue changes. Stann-i. is indicated in cases that “hang fire” and need an “alterative.” 
Youngman gave the keynote, “A pers istent inclination to cough. Cough excited by a tickling dry spot in the 
throat, sometimes in one place, sometimes in another often apparently at root of tongue.”  
This cough, which begins as a weak- sounding cough, accompanied by shortness of breath. The c ough soon 
gathers strength and sound and induces raising of a free, copious, pale yellowish expectoration, which at first 
aggravates. Bu f is soon followed by a feeling of dryness, weakness in throat and chest and increased 
oppression. 
An inveterate smoker, who had a cough of this kind, said it came from his throat and ascribed it to his smoking. 
Youngman found consolidation areas in the middle of the right lung. There was weak feeling in chest after 
coughing. 
Stann-i. 3x trituration, greatly relieved. The man was sent to a high altitude, where he enjoyed perfect health 
and was freed from his smoking habit.

## Symptoms by System

### Chest
- Feeling of dryness, weakness in chest and throat and increased oppression.
- Persistent cough, excited by tickling, dry spot in the throat.
- Cough beginning with a weak sounding 
cough with short breath, soon gathers strength and sound.
- Coughs up a copious, pale yellowish expectoration.
- Consolidation in middle of right lung.