Aurum arsenicum
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
Arseniate of Gold. Trituration.
Clinical
Anæmia / Cancer / Chlorosis / Headache / (syphilitic) / Lupus / Phthisis / Syphilis
Characteristics
The arseniate of gold was first used by Chrestien in cases of phthisis. Later it has been used by others in syphilis, especially chronic syphilitic headaches, lupus, anæmia, chlorosis. The first effect of the remedy is to cause rapid increase of appetite. The peristaltic contractions of stomach and intestines are excited and absorption accelerated.