About Acidum Butyricum Homeopathy Dilution 

Acidum Butyricum is also commonly known as butyric acid or butonic acid. Its chemical formula is CH3CH2CH2CO2H. It is a colorless, oily, and volatile acid that is chiefly obtained from butter. It has been classified as a carboxylic acid. Esters of butyric acid have a powerful odor. Due to this, they are used as additives in food and perfumes and as fishing bait additives.

The uses of Butyric acid in homeopathy are limited but of much significance. There are several characteristic symptoms found under butyric acid that lead to its prescription. These include:-

A constant state of fear and worry with impulsive thoughts of suicide.

Much gas in the abdomen with cramps. Also, the stools are irregular with much pain and straining.

Pain in the back and extremities gets worse on walking.

Sleeplessness or dreams of serious nature while asleep.

Profuse and offensive sweat of feet from slight exertion.

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Acidum Butyricum therapeutic range of actions as per Boericke Materia Medica

1. Source: Primarily derived from butter.

2. Head Symptoms: Excessive worry, suicidal thoughts, fear, nervousness, headaches causing anxiety, worsened by motion, night, and ascending stairs.

3. Stomach Complaints: Reduced appetite, nighttime gas cramps, stomach heaviness, fullness, abdominal cramps, irregular and painful stools.

4. Back and Leg Pain: Back tiredness, dull pain worsened by walking, pain from ankles to back of the leg.

5. Sleep Issues: Insomnia, stress-inducing dreams.

6. Skin: Easy sweating, excessive foot odor, brittle fingernails.

7. Worsening Factors: Symptoms intensify at night, during fast walking, and going upstairs.

8. Dosage: Varies based on condition, age, sensitivity. Ranges from 3-5 drops 2-3 times daily to once weekly or less frequently.