Obtained from sodium acid antimoniotartrate (which is a chemical), Antimonium Tartaricum is a homeopathic remedy based on double tartrate of potash and antimony. This homeopathic strain corresponds to one of the main antimony salts that can exist and be exploited.
Pulmonological indication of Antimonium Tartaricum
One of the main therapeutic indications of Antimonium Tartaricum is pulmonology. This homeopathic medicine can be used to relieve bronchiolitis, chronic respiratory failure, asthma, chronic bronchitis, acute bronchitis and congestion of the airways following surgery in the abdomen. Antimonium Tartaricum is best indicated when these conditions are associated with the following criteria. The patient has audible breathing problems due to the abundance of mucus in the pulmonary alveoli and bronchi, which become congested afterwards. There is an absence or low expectoration when coughing. It is noted that the patient's tongue is lined with a chalky coating, thick and whitish like milk. Antimonium Tartaricum is also indicated for more advanced ailments. These conditions manifest themselves as bluish dark circles, cyanosis of the lips and movements of the nose when breathing.
Dermatological indication and other indications of Antimonium Tartaricum
Antimonium Tartaricum has healing properties, hence the great interest in using it to relieve and treat certain dermatological conditions. In dermatology, this homeopathic remedy is indicated mainly to treat chickenpox, purulent and pustular acne (especially when the latter displays almost permanent bluish traces) and other rashes.
Dosage and method of administration of Antimonium Tartaricum
In the background treatment of asthma, take five granules at 15 CH before going to bed. This treatment must last three months and under no circumstances should it be interrupted. To relieve and treat bronchiolitis and asthma attacks, take five granules at 5 CH every thirty minutes. But here Antimonium Tartaricum is combined with Ipeca and Blatta orientalis, and their mode of administration is done alternately, i.e. take Antimonium Tartaricum 5 CH at minute 0, then take Blatta Orientalis 5 CH at minute 10, take Ipeca 5 CH at minute 20 and then resume Antimonium Tartaricum at minute 30, and so on until the crisis begins to dissipate. This treatment should last two days, and the spacing of the alternation of the dose depends on the progress of the state of crisis. To treat acute bronchitis with wet cough, take five granules of Antimonium Tartaricum 9 CH, the frequency of intake is four to six times a day. This indication is especially recommended in case of difficulty in expectoration and in case of bronchial congestion. To relieve chronic bronchitis associated with problems with airway congestion and difficulty expectorating, five granules of Antimonium Tartaricum 9 CH should be taken every hour until symptoms dissipate. To relieve bronchial congestion following abdominal surgery, especially following an abdominal laparotomy, five granules of Antimonium Tartaricum 5 CH should be taken. The frequency of intake is three times a day. To relieve respiratory insufficiency, comply only with the instructions of the homeopath or the attending physician. In order to heal chickenpox and to treat pustular acne, take five granules at 9 CH at breakfast and dinner, the treatment should last three months.