About
Muriaticum Acidum is a profound homeopathic remedy prepared from hydrochloric acid. It is a key remedy for states of profound physical and mental prostration, especially in advanced stages of disease or during convalescence. It is strongly indicated for conditions affecting the anus, rectum, and mucous membranes.
Keynotes
Prostration so great he slides down in bed; everything seems loose and open; hemorrhoids that are large, blue, and bleed easily; offensive, putrid discharges; aggravation from slightest touch.
Constitution
Individuals with marked debility, exhaustion, and collapse; often seen in the elderly or during severe illness.
🤒Symptoms Profile
● General Symptoms
Extreme weakness, prolapse of rectum, hemorrhoids, aphthous ulcers, offensive discharges, bedsores, involuntary stools, putridity
● Mental Symptoms
Apathetic, indifferent, profound despair; irritable, snappish; anxious when alone; forgetful; mental dullness with physical weakness.
● Physical Symptoms
Prolapsed rectum with slightest stool; hemorrhoids sensitive to touch; ulcers in mouth and throat; offensive diarrhea; bedsores; great weakness in back and limbs.
Uses
Severe hemorrhoids, anal fissures, prolapsed rectum, mouth ulcers, typhoid fever, septic states, bedsores, profound debility after illness
Modalities
Worse: Touch, slightest pressure, cold drinks, lying on left side. Better: Lying on right side, warmth.
💊Dosage Information
Available Potencies
6C, 30C, 200C, 1M, 10M
Recommended Dosage
Typically used in higher potencies (200C, 1M) for acute conditions with severe prostration. Lower potencies (6C, 30C) may be used for chronic states. Infrequent repetition.
🔗Relationships & Affinities
🫀 Organ Affinity
Rectum, anus, mucous membranes (mouth, throat, intestines), skin, blood (septic states).
🤝 Complementary
Arsenicum album, Carbo vegetabilis, Sulphur
🛡️ Antidotes
Camphora, Nux vomica
⚠️Important Cautions
Not for mild cases of fatigue. Requires careful prescription based on clear keynotes of prostration and rectal symptoms. Should be used under professional guidance in severe pathological states.
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