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CHLORUM

CHLORUM
chlorMineralUncommonPsoric
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🎯 It acts primarily on the respiratory system, causing spasms of the glottis and severe breathing difficulties.
About: Chlorum is a remedy primarily used for acute respiratory distress, particularly when there is a sudden spasm of the vocal cords or glottis. It is indicated for conditions like asthma or croup-like symptoms where the patient struggles to exhale. It also has applications in treating gangrenous conditions.
👤 Constitution
The typical patient may exhibit signs of anxiety, fear of insanity, and memory lapses, particularly regarding names.
Key Symptoms — Give When You See
Sudden spasm of the glottis causing suffocation.
Boericke
Inhaling is free, but exhaling is obstructed.
Boericke
Sudden shortness of breath with blue face and cold sweat.
Boericke
Runny nose with corrosive, burning discharge.
Boericke
Loss of voice from damp air.
Boericke
Memory loss, especially for names.
Boericke
Extreme dryness of the tongue.
Boericke
Useful in gangrenous conditions.
Boericke
🩺 Systems & Indications
🧠Mind
Useful for mental states characterized by anxiety about sanity and specific memory deficits.
Significant memory loss, especially difficulty remembering names.
An intense fear of losing one's mind.
🔑 Modalities
Worse from
💊 Dosage & Potency
4th to 6th
Decimal
🕒As directed
📝Chlorine water must be freshly prepared when required of full strength.
Primary Dosage
🌿 Remedy Relationships
⏭️ Similar
MEPHITIS PUTORIUS
📚 Sources & References
Boericke's Materia MedicaHering's Guiding SymptomsHahnemann's Materia Medica PuraKent's Materia MedicaClarke's DictionaryAllen's KeynotesPhatak's Concise MM

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CHLORUM — Homeopathy Materia Medica