AMMONIUM GROUP (NH4)

AMMONIUM GROUP (NH4)

DR. TARKESHWAR JAIN MD ( HOMOEO)

ASTT.PROF; DR M P K HOMOEOPATHIC

MEDICAL COLLEGE, HOSPITAL AND

RESEARCH CENTRE, JAIPUR (INDIA)

INTRODUCTION

Ammonium is only occasionally taken in and then almost completely synthesized in liver to urea.

Only traces of salts escape synthesis and circulate in blood.

PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE

Role in phase of excretion. Buffering of urine with a

sparing of alkali. Its liberated in

decomposition accompanying muscle and nerve activity.

This process is irreversible and results in weakening and paralyzing effects of muscles and nerves under the influence of ammonia.

Ammonia develops in erythrocytosis.

Excess of metabolic end product damage the erythrocytes.

Excess of ammonia is expelled through respiratory system, involvement of mucous membrane of respiratory passages is important.

IMPORTANT REMEDIES

Ammonium Acet. Ammonium Benz. Ammonium Brom. Ammonium Carb. Ammonium Caust

Ammonium Iod. Ammonium Mur. Ammonium Phos. Ammonium Picric Ammonium Valer.

AMMONIA GROUP

Blood Heart

Mucus Membrane(Nose, throat, Larynx, lungs )

Skin CNS

Fat/Initially Emaciation

Bloated/RelaxableFibres

Corpulence tendencyTired/FatiguedSlow, defective

ReactionWeak heart and R.S.

HydrogenoidChilly

Septic/ScorbutisUraemia/carbonized

bloodErythema/ScarlitinaMuscle weakness

Paralysis Raised BP & SweatBleeding/Ulceration

Cold/sinusitisLung ProblemsEmphysema

Heart and Stomach Sciatica

Inflm.of JointsContractures

AMMONIA GROUP

RancorGrudge

ResentmentAnger

AggressionHate/CriticalClose Minded

ReservedDisappointment

Gloom/BitternessIdealism

Antagonized byVer Vir/digitalis

Aconite/coldCardiac sedatives

Action favored byHeat/Opium/iodine

Valeriana/asafoetidaAlcohol

ResemblesAcidums, Ign,

Natrums, Nitricums

Inflm.of of MusclesInflm.of of RT

Central vasomotor Collapse

Prolong anesthesiaAmmonia intoxication

Desires: coffeeAlcohol, sweet

Sour, Aversion: Meat, potato

<3hr, lying, Discharge:

acrid, yellow waterExhaustion

GROUP CHARACTERISTICS

SPHERE OF ACTIONBlood (Scorbutis,

Uraemia, Carbonized blood)HeartMucous Membrane

(Nose, throat, lungs

Larynx )Skin ( Erythema,

Scarlatina)Nervous system

(Peripheral, Central)

CONSTITUTION Best suited to fat and bloated persons.

Overweight and may show emaciation in beginning stages.

Aversion to cold, chilly subjects.

Hydrogenoid constitution, great sensitivity to cold and water.

<from and before damp weather and from use of water in any form.

CONSTITUTION Shows labored croupy breathing.

Weak action of heart.

Slow manner of reaction/defective power of reaction.

Relaxed fibers.

Always tired and fatigued, tendency to corpulency.

MENTAL GENERALS

General theme of all ammoniums is RANCOUR.

Bitter enimity,deep seated unfriendliness, or hostility, and spitefulness.

Feeling of ill will, displeased.

Resentment because of possessions

Anger or ill will in view of real or fancied wrong.

MENTAL GENERALS

Disappointment Accompanied by bitterness and

gloom. Darkness or depression of

mind. Sullen, dejected. Discontented, thoughts of

frustration. Disappointments caused by too

much idealism. Believe in envisioning the

things as they should be or according to preconceived standards.

MENTAL GENERALS

Overlook negative sides. Over critical Attempting to live in

accordance with their own ideas.

Understanding feelings of ammoniums is like taking breath in ammonia, face gets distorted in disgust and starts back in horror.

MENTAL GENERALS

Anger Aggression Hate Extreme feeling of dislike. Animosity. This is expressed in

morose, ill humored, gloomy, hatred, malicious or suppressed anger.

MENTAL GENERAL

Critics. Leads to cynicism. Sarcastic Close minded Keep anger inside. Reserved ness. Restrain their feelings.

GENERAL FEATURES

Inflammation of mucus membranes.

Inflammation of respiratory passages.

Vasomotor collapse Expectorant Act on PNS and CNS

producing ammonia intoxication and long maintained muscle weakness.

Complete paralysis of lower extremities.

GENERAL FEATURES

Central exciting action on blood pressure and sweat production.

Septic and scorbutic states with tendency to bleeding.

Desires for coffee, chocolates, sweet, sour, and tobacco.

Aversion to meat, potatoes, and alcohol.

GENERAL MODALITIES

Aggravation:BathingStretchingColdEating

potatoesOpen air, 3 A.M

Amelioration:Lyingeating

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Biting and caustic nature of

complaints. Discharges burning, acrid,

yellow, watery, and leads to ulceration.

Bright redness, swelling, burning of skin and mucus membranes.

Exhaustion Cold, sinusitis, lung troubles,

emphysema. Heart troubles, stomach

complaints. Sciatica, inflammation of joints,

contractures.

RELATIONSHIPS

Antagonized by Verat vir, Digitalis, Aconite, cold.

Action favored by heat, opium, iodine, valeriana, asafoetida, and alcohol.