Iodum
German term
iodine
Use of iodine for the following diseases in homeopathy
- Strength Overactive thyroid (Thyrotoxicosis)
- Goiter
- Basedow heart
- Vascular calcification
- Inflammation of the upper airways
- asthma
- lung infection
- pleurisy
- Inflammation of the stomach lining
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers
- Rheumatic and tuberculous joint and bone processes
- Tendinitis
- acne
- boil
- Dysfunction of glandular organs, especially the thyroid, lymphatic glands, testicles, ovaries, mammary glands
- severe emaciation
Use of iodine for the following symptoms / complaints
- great inner restlessness
- Urge to move
- fear
- erratic, forgetful, nervous, irritable but mentally lively
- Activity of all glands increased at first, later decreased
- Increase in basal metabolic rate and arousal, possibly with goiter formation and protruding eyes (Jodbasedow)
- Tremble
- Emaciation despite cravings
- Palpitations, fast pulse
- Goiter formation
- Asthma-like and dry irritable and convulsive cough
- Runny nose
- acne
- Boils and blistering changes in the skin
- rapid emaciation with cravings
- constant feeling of heat and fever
- general swelling of all glands
aggravation: all ailments are aggravated by heat.
Active organs
- Central nervesystem
- Autonomic Nervous System
- thyroid and other glandular tissue
- Respiratory system and lung
- Alimentary canal
- eyes
- bone and Joints
- Sex glands
Usual dosage
Common doses / uses in homeopathy:
- Drops of iodine D3, D4, D6
- Ampoules Jodum D6, D12
- Globuli Jodum D30, C30, C200
Prescription up to and including D3!
Important NOTE
Jodum must always be dosed carefully.
With hyperthyroidism only D12 and above!
