About Iodium Homeopathic Dilution

What homeopathy doctors recommend Iodium for?

Dr. Aadil Chimthanwalla says it is a 'Glandular' medicine with a specific affinity on Thyroid, Testes, and Breast. It has an action on the heart too. He says it reduces Goiter, treats cancer of the thyroid and hyperthyroid states

Dr. Kirti Vikram says Iodium is well suited for people who eat well yet are thin and wiry, malabsorption leads to underweight and marasmus.  Iodium is indicated for hyperthyroidism, goiter, iodine deficiency, marasmus, malnutrition, anxiety, and depression he quips

Dr.Gopi says "Iodium 1M is suited to exceedingly thin, dark complexioned with enlarged lymphatic glands, has a voracious appetite but gets thin. Emaciation, weight loss with a great appetite" He recommends Iodium 1X for stomach cancer.

Dr. Umang Khanna and Dr. Pranjali recommend Iodium 1M to improve skin complexion naturally. It clears the skin and improves color tone affected by changes in melanin production. Skin darkening can be due to changing hormone levels or medications, but it can also occur from exposure to ionizing radiation (such as the sun) or heavy metals.

Iodium Homeopathy's therapeutic range of actions as per Boericke Materia Medica

The symptoms described indicate a rapid metabolism characterized by weight loss despite a great appetite. There's a notable thirst and improvement after eating. Affections of the glands may be present, along with a craving for cold air. Weakness and breathlessness occur during exertion, such as climbing.

Patient profile of Iodium:

Mind:

• Restlessness, anxiety, and sudden violent impulses.
• Constant need to stay occupied.
• Fearfulness with suicidal tendencies.

Head:

• Rushing of blood to the head with throbbing pain and a sensation of tightness around the head.
• Vertigo worsened by stooping and in warm rooms.
• Congestive headaches.

Nose:

• Frequent and sudden sneezing.
• Hot discharge from the nose, accompanied by skin warmth.
• Nasal congestion with loss of smell, is associated with high blood pressure.

Stool:

• Bleeding during bowel movements.
• Whitish stool.
• Symptoms are relieved by drinking cold milk.

Female:

• Weakness during menstruation.
• Irregular menstrual cycles.
• Leucorrhea causes corrosion and shrinking of mammary glands.

Respiratory:

• Hoarseness.
• Throat-grasping cough.
• Blood-streaked sputum.
• Cough accompanied by palpitations.
• Preference for cold air.
• Difficulty breathing and weakness in the chest.

Other symptoms are seen in:

• Eyes
• Mouth
• Throat
• Abdomen
• Male
• Skin

Modalities: Worse, when quiet, in a warm room, on the right side, in wet weather. Better, when walking about, in the open air.

Dosage:

It's essential to note that the dosage of single homeopathic medicines varies depending on factors such as the condition being treated, age, sensitivity, and other considerations. In some cases, regular doses may involve taking 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day, while in others, the medicine may be administered less frequently, even once a week, month, or longer. It's crucial to adhere to the physician's advice regarding medication dosage.