About
Dorema Ammoniacum is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the gum resin of the Dorema ammoniacum plant. It is primarily used for respiratory conditions with thick, tough mucus and for rheumatic pains. It is also known for its action on the nervous system and female reproductive organs.
Keynotes
Tough, stringy mucus that is difficult to raise; sensation of a lump in the throat; hysterical symptoms with globus hystericus; rheumatic pains in nape and loins; prolapse with bearing-down sensation.
Constitution
Often suited to nervous, hysterical individuals, especially women who are weak and suffer from prolapse and leucorrhoea.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Tough, stringy, difficult-to-expectorate mucus, chronic bronchitis, asthma, rheumatic pains in nape of neck and loins, hysterical symptoms, uterine prolapse, leucorrhoea
● Mental Symptoms
Hysteria, nervousness, irritability, anxiety, feeling of a lump in the throat (globus hystericus), mental exhaustion
● Physical Symptoms
Cough with tough, stringy mucus; asthma; pain and stiffness in nape of neck and lumbar region; uterine prolapse with bearing-down; leucorrhoea; general weakness
Uses
Chronic bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough, rheumatism, hysteria, uterine prolapse, leucorrhoea, nervous exhaustion
Modalities
Worse: From cold, damp, motion, touch. Better: From warmth, rest, pressure.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Typically 30C to 200C potency, repeated infrequently based on symptom severity. Lower potencies (6C) may be used for more frequent dosing in acute conditions.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Respiratory system (bronchi, lungs), female reproductive system (uterus), musculoskeletal system (neck, back), nervous system
🤝 Complementary
Pulsatilla, Sepia, Kali bichromicum
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Nux vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Should not be used without proper homeopathic indication. Avoid in pregnancy unless prescribed by a qualified practitioner. Not a substitute for conventional treatment in severe respiratory or uterine conditions.
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