Argentum cyanatum
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Historical reference for practitioners and students.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.
Silver Cyanide. Ag CN. Trituration.
Clinical
Angina pectoris / Asthma / Cough / Cramps / Œsophagus, spasms of
Characteristics
As a result of inhaling fumes whilst silvering with "Argentine" a woman experienced some very severe poisoning symptoms, among which the most prominent were in the throat: scraping in throat. Sense of constriction and burning. Violent pain in supra-sternal fossa and under manubrium sterni every time she turned to one side. Suffocative attack. Respiration difficult and short. Constant dry, spasmodic cough, allowing her to articulate but one word at a time. Painful cramps in feet. The face and tongue were very red.