About
Kali Iodatum is a polychrest remedy derived from Potassium Iodide, primarily known for its action on mucous membranes and connective tissues. It is frequently indicated in conditions characterized by profuse watery discharges, swelling, and sharp, shooting pains.
Keynotes
Profuse watery discharges, violent sneezing, sharp shooting pains, edema, worse at night, especially from warmth of bed.
Constitution
Individuals who are sensitive to changes in weather, prone to catarrhal affections, and experience swelling and inflammation.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Watery coryza, violent sneezing, watery eyes, hoarseness, cough with watery expectoration, joint pains, edema, neuralgic pains, skin eruptions, headache, sore throat
● Mental Symptoms
Restlessness, anxiety, fear of being alone, irritability, despondency.
● Physical Symptoms
Head: Violent headache, worse motion, better pressure. Eyes: Profuse watery discharge, burning, stinging. Nose: Violent sneezing, profuse watery coryza, stuffed up. Throat: Soreness, burning, dryness, hoarseness. Chest: Cough with watery, frothy expectoration, tightness. Joints: Swelling, redness, heat, pain, worse motion. Skin: Edematous swelling, urticaria, itching, burning. Extremities: Swelling, edema, neuralgic pains.
Uses
Acute coryza with profuse watery discharge, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, influenza, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, conjunctivitis, arthritis, edema, neuralgias, skin conditions like urticaria and eczema.
Modalities
Aggravations: Warmth of bed, night, motion, eating, cold air, uncovering. Ameliorations: Pressure, cold applications (sometimes).
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M
Recommended Dosage
Generally 3-5 globules of 30C or 200C once or twice a day, depending on the acuteness and intensity of symptoms. Lower potencies for acute conditions, higher for chronic.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Mucous membranes (nasal, ocular, respiratory, gastrointestinal), connective tissues, joints, skin, nervous system.
🤝 Complementary
Arsenicum album, Euphrasia, Hepar sulphuris
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphor, Arsenicum album
⚠️Important Cautions
Should be used cautiously in individuals with thyroid issues. Overuse can lead to iodism.
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