In modern homeopathy, Nitricum Acidum is not used as often as one might think. This remedy has been used in alternative medicine since the end of the 18th century. Literally translated from Latin, Acidum nitricum is nitric acid. Let's try to figure out what kind of drug it is, what are the indications for its use, are there any contraindications.
The use of medicines by homeopaths
Before proceeding to the direct description of the drug to which this article is devoted, it is important to understand what the features of this type of alternative medicine are. Homeopaths treat patients with highly diluted remedies that are supposed to cause symptoms in he althy people that are characteristic of a particular disease. The use of "Acidum Nitricum" in homeopathy is based on pseudoscientific principles typical of this medical field. Adherents of the alternativeTherapists believe that "like cures like". All this is opposed to the principles of traditional pharmacology.
The German physician Friedrich Hahnemann is considered the founder of homeopathy. The appointment of "Acidum nitricum" is one of his ideas. However, Hahnemann's theory of an alternative direction in treatment does not correspond to general scientific concepts of the functioning of a he althy and diseased organism. Repeatedly conducted clinical studies did not allow to find fundamental differences between homeopathic preparations and placebo. Official medicine adheres to the following position: any relief after the use of homeopathy is nothing more than a placebo effect and the onset of a natural recovery.
Scientists' calculations show that preparations diluted more than 12 times ("Acidum Nitricum" undergoes such manipulation 30 times or more) do not contain a single molecule of active substances. It is for this reason that the global scientific community treats homeopathy as a pseudoscience, quackery and fraud.
WHO does not recommend treatment for infectious-inflammatory and other diseases. According to experts, the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies has not been proven, but even in cases where they have been used as an alternative to traditional treatment, they can pose a threat to people's he alth and life. Most general scientific organizations, including Russian ones, have a negative attitude towards homeopathy.
What is nitric acid for?
Quite often used "Acidum Nitricum" in homeopathy. Indications for useacids, as effective drugs that cure complex pathologies, there can be various diseases and mental disorders. Violations of the acid imbalance in the body is fraught with a failure in the process of protein synthesis, as a result of which the processes of destruction of connective tissues are triggered. The consequence of this violation may be a slowdown in cell function, an acceleration in the growth of neoplasms, the development of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases.
Besides Nitricum Acidum, other types of acids are also successfully used in homeopathy. According to the principle of "treatment like", pseudoscientific specialists also use lactic, acetic, hydrochloric, phosphoric, carbolic acids. Nitrogen, for example, is used in the treatment of patients suffering from headaches of an unexplained nature, diseases of the joints and the digestive system. Nitricum Acidum has been used in homeopathy since 1788.
Composition and formulation of the drug
The chemical formula of nitric acid is HNO₃. It is a monobasic oxygen-containing soluble liquid with the property of volatilization. Official medicine does not give an unambiguous answer to the question of whether Acidum Nitricum is a remedy. Indications for the use of this substance are a number of diseases and pathological conditions. At the same time, depending on the diagnosis, concomitant diseases and the concentration of nitric acid, it can become a potent poison for the patient.
For therapeutic purposes, the substance is diluted with water or alcohol. Degree of concentrationthe active ingredient is indicated by indicators ranging from C1 to C1000. The most common form is Acidum Nitricum C30 (dilution 1:10030). Nitric acid can be used not only as a monotherapy, but also be included in other homeopathic medicines.
"Acidum Nitricum" can be purchased in its pure form (solution). Also, this substance is part of various drugs that have other forms of release:
- "Dulcamara plus" - available in the form of round granules, odorless and color;
- "Prostasan" - granules;
- "Vumenal" - odorless capsules;
- "Gormel CH" - drops for oral administration;
- "Vumenorm" - pills;
- "Renel" - sublingual tablets;
- "Kutis Compositum" - solution for injection.
Trying to characterize the action of "Acidum nitrikum", a well-known Russian proverb comes to mind: "The wedge is knocked out with a wedge." Based on the foregoing, nitric acid is used as an active substance or a minor component for the manufacture of homeopathic remedies produced in various dosage forms (tablets, granules, drops, capsules, infusion solutions).
Scope and pharmacological action
Concentrated nitric acid in some cases is an indispensable useful substance. Despite the danger posed by the incorrect calculation of the dosage, in homeopathy "Acidum Nitricum" is used for medicinal purposes. Nitric acid haswater-soluble properties, representing a neutral liquid with a sharp unpleasant odor. The smell is due to the release of poisonous gases by the acid. Prolonged inhalation of concentrated vapors burns the respiratory tract and mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract.
If pure nitric acid gets on the epidermis, protein destruction processes will begin. Visually, this will be manifested by yellowing of the surface and corrosion of the skin. As a result of exposure to the surface, an ulcer is formed, which will continue to affect muscle tissue after the destruction of the epidermis.
At the same time, the diluted preparation "Acidum Nitricum" 6C (dilution 1:1006) has been successfully used in the treatment of chronic and infectious dermatological diseases for many years. To date, this remedy is used for cauterization of warts, papillomas, benign tumors, ulcerations, eczematous rashes. Colors the epidermis yellow on contact with skin.
The German researcher and progenitor of homeopathy, Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, who was mentioned at the beginning, was one of the first to use nitric acid. He also managed to study the versatility of the action of this substance on the human body. The researcher also came to the conclusion that nitric acid can be used to successfully cure mental disorders and neurological diseases.
Among the indications for the use of "Acidum Nitricum" homeopaths note such severe infections as typhoid and syphilis. Experts recommend using the medicine in case of pathologies of the genitourinarysystems, including urolithiasis - supposedly nitric acid is able to crush stones and ensure their painless exit from the body in a natural way. In addition, this substance is able to neutralize the unpleasant smell of urine, which is characteristic of complications of diseases of the kidneys and bladder.
The pharmacodynamics of this substance is based on the ability to deep penetration, decreasing in direct proportion with reduced concentration. Nitric acid has an effect on the mucous membranes, and with the maximum severity, the component acts on the departments localized at the junction of skin tissues and mucous membranes (for example, the corners of the mouth, lower eyelid, anus, vagina, urethra). With many diseases, Acidum Nitricum is taken orally, especially if the course of the disease is accompanied by persistent fever - nitric acid helps reduce thirst and prevents dehydration. The medicine is taken orally and for inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract in order to reduce sputum production.
Homeopaths consider it appropriate to use "Acidum Nitricum" for mental problems. Due to the accelerating effect on the work of cells, the drug is prescribed in combination with drug treatment of depressive and apathetic conditions, accompanied by psychoemotional disorders, memory impairment, concentration, increased tearfulness, irritability, the appearance of a feeling of anxiety or indifference.
Type of patients who are prescribedNitricum Acidum
People who are recommended this drug usually have dark hair, brown eyes and dark skin. Patients of this group, as a rule, are physically weak, unendurable, have a thin physique due to disturbances in the metabolic processes of the body. Such people are constantly cold due to circulatory problems and often catch colds. They are characterized by bites in the corners of the mouth and slowly healing aphthous ulcerations on the inner surface of the gums and cheeks.
People who match this description are classified by homeopaths as the Acidum nitricum type. Patients in this category often experience problems in the functioning of the genitourinary and digestive systems, as a result of which toxins and harmful waste products leave the body through the skin and sweat glands. The result of this violation is a strong smell of sweat, bad breath.
In turn, poor he alth leads to psychological disorders. Patients of the Acidum nitricum type suffer from absent-mindedness and lack of concentration. Often they lose the ability to concentrate on a specific task, can easily break away from important work and do something else. Such people are prone to hypochondria, they are absorbed by gloomy obsessive thoughts. Patients feel too unhappy and dissatisfied with life, their own he alth, they do not see anything as a reason for joy, including in a positively resolved situation. The general psychological state of patients with type Acidum nitricum can be described by the following manifestations:
- nostalgic memories, longing for the past;
- disorder, suspiciousness;
- constant sense of foreboding, anxiety, fear;
- sleep disturbances, insomnia, nightmares in dreams;
- despair, hopelessness, fear of death;
- irritability, anger at others;
- short-term memory loss, loss of mental skills;
- nervousness, epileptic seizures, fainting.
Thus, speaking of patients of the Acidum nitricum type, it seems that we are talking about a person who is tired of life, exhausted, burned out emotionally. It is important to remember that these indicators are one of the decisive ones, if they are present, the patient is prescribed Acidum Nitricum.
How does nitric acid affect the body?
The predominant area of action of nitric acid are affected tissues, ulcers, cracks, bleeding wounds, granular formations on the mucous membranes, on the walls of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, reproductive and urinary systems. Tissue regeneration occurs due to an increase in blood and lymph microcirculation, as well as trophism of lesions after taking Acidum Nitricum.
According to homeopathic experts, the substance begins to have an immediate effect on the foci of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the digestive organs, and to a greater extent on the rectum. Often, patients who are prescribed the use of a nitric acid solution suffer from diarrhea and stabbing pains after defecation. The tool has an excellent effect on the epidermis,affected by low temperatures, acne and eczematous rashes, purulent furunculosis, papillomatosis.
In order to start treatment, nitric acid is diluted with water, depending on the multiplicity of dilutions, the drug is assigned a number, for example, C6, C200, C30 (dilution 1:10030). Indications for the use of "Acidum Nitricum" in homeopathy are pathologies of the anus (hemorrhoids, anal fissures), but in this case, the most diluted remedy is used. With a more concentrated solution, healing from other chronic pathologies can be achieved. So, for example, in homeopathy, the indication for the use of "Acidum Nitricum" in a 6-hundredth dilution is genital warts.
The specialist prescribes nitric acid to the patient, taking into account his physical and psychological characteristics. Of great importance in this sense are the symptoms that accompany the disease. The homeopathic doctor also determines the dosage of "Acidum Nitricum" on an individual basis. So, for example, for one patient, the minimum dose of the solution can bring a significant improvement, and for another - no change, provided that the same volume of the drug is taken.
Also, the emergence of new symptoms cannot be ignored. The doctor who prescribed nitric acid should strictly monitor the patient's condition. In case of an overdose of the drug, symptoms of syphilis, oncology, and scrofula may appear. Interestingly, these diseases can also be treated with Nitricum Acidum solution.
For what diseaseshelps?
Nitric acid is used to treat pathologies that develop against the background of two types of disorders at the same time - at the physiological and psychosomatic levels. The relationship can be explained as follows.
The basis of disorders in patients with type Acidum nitricum is poor circulation, which, as a rule, is the main reason for the prolonged healing of bleeding wounds and ulcers on the skin or mucous membranes of the internal organs. In addition, insufficient blood flow can lead to metabolic disorders, contributing to nervous excitement with an inherent feeling of deep dissatisfaction. The patient ceases to find positive in life, dramatizes any situation, refuses to compromise, does not forgive offenders, while driving himself into a dead end and aggravates the course of depression.
Against the background of violations of metabolic processes, all body systems stop working fully. Taking into account the peculiarities of the clinical picture, homeopaths consider the occurrence of the following pathological processes to be the basis for prescribing "Acidum Nitricum":
- respiratory diseases accompanied by prolonged cough, rhinitis with fetid mucous discharge from the nose, bleeding that worsens at night;
- headaches, giving a feeling of compression of the skull, especially with increased noise, bright light;
- dizziness and nausea that go away while driving;
- inflammatory diseases of the larynx, trachea, esophagus, in which it hurtsswallow and talk, hoarseness and hoarseness of voice appear;
- ear spasms;
- untreated severe cough, especially aggravated at night and in the autumn-winter period;
- presence of inflammatory foci in the oral cavity, bad breath;
- exacerbation of gastroduodenitis, severity of dyspeptic disorders, intestinal inflammation, abdominal and epigastric pain, frequent hiccups;
- diseases of the rectum, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, proctitis, frequent diarrhea and constipation, fetid stools with mucus and a greenish tinge;
- presence of genital warts and warts on the face and genitals;
- cracks on the surface of the epidermis that do not heal cause serious discomfort;
- inflammation of the kidneys, which is evidenced by the dark color of the urine due to the excess content of enzymes, fetid odor;
- cervical erosion, intermenstrual bleeding, cervical erosion, vaginosis with purulent discharge;
- prostatitis, urethritis;
- inflammation of bone tissue, which is accompanied by constant pain at night.
According to the reviews, "Acidum Nitricum" was prescribed to patients whose mood deteriorated sharply due to touching, wearing tight clothes. This drug is one of the indispensable in the treatment of bipolar mental disorders. Patients of the Acidum nitricum type avoid physical exertion, since even a short walk can cause profuse sweating. Also, a person may refuse to consume dairy and fatty foods. In a standing position, he constantly feelsfeeling tired and exhausted, constantly looking for a place to sit or lean on something.
Instruction: how to apply correctly
This drug is prescribed only if there is a confirmed indication. In homeopathy, "Acidum Nitricum" is considered a complex drug that can bring considerable harm to the patient's body. The entire responsibility for prescribing the medicine lies with the doctor, who must first collect the patient's history and determine the cause of the existing violations. The dosage is also calculated by a specialist, based on the diagnosis and severity of manifestations.
Since nitric acid exhibits an aggressive effect on the epidermis and mucous membranes, it is most often recommended to use it in low concentrations. "Acidum Nitricum 200C", as a rule, is taken once. A drug with a high multiplier is prescribed for use no more than once a month. The higher the concentration of the drug, the lower the dosage that the doctor will prescribe. So, for example, "Acidum Nitricum 6C" is prescribed to patients in the amount of 2-5 drops for oral administration some time before meals or after meals, three times a day.
Preparations containing nitric acid are not used simultaneously with food, since such a combination in most cases leads to a decrease in their effect. For diseases of the rectum, inflammation of other parts of the intestinal tract, liquid forms of drugs can be administered rectally, and for gynecological pathologies - vaginally.
The main task of drugsbased on nitric acid - maintaining vitality, focusing on fighting diseases, therefore, the homeopathic doctor selects the dosage and frequency of use individually for each patient.
Adverse reactions and contraindications
Due to the aggressive effect of the main chemical element, nausea may be observed at first, but over time, as the body gets used to Nitricum Acidum, the symptom disappears.
The possibility of an allergic reaction to the drug is not excluded. According to patients, after the first appointments, they felt a slight deterioration in their general condition.
If side effects occur that are not listed in the instructions for use, it is advisable to stop taking the drug and inform your doctor about it, who should decide on further treatment tactics.
Contraindications for the drug include:
- individual intolerance to nitric acid;
- young age of patients due to lack of information on clinical studies of the effect of Nitricum Acidum on an immature and completely unformed organism;
- pregnancy and lactation.
Can it be combined with other medicines?
Nitric acid is used when there is a serious indication. In homeopathy, Acidum Nitricum can act as its own antidote, but if the drug is used in a different, higher concentration. At the moment, there is no similar chemical compound that can provoke symptoms when taking nitric acid intended fortreatment of certain diseases.
Nitricum Acidum loses its effectiveness when combined with coffee, menthol, camphor, anesthetics, general anesthesia, hormones. When they are taken simultaneously with nitric acid, the latter will cease to act at all or will work for a short time.
Good clinical results and a powerful therapeutic effect of "Acidum Nitricum" were obtained by researchers with parallel or alternate administration of nitric acid with preparations of such homeopathic groups as:
- Calc (“Calcarea carbonica”) is a category of drugs prescribed against sweating, as well as for the treatment of psycho-emotional disorders, heart rhythm disturbances, tachycardia, as well as rheumatic joint damage, constant feeling of cold.
- Hep ("Hepar Sulfur") - drugs that are used in the treatment of liver pathologies, including viral hepatitis.
- Rost de mer ("Meserium") - homeopathic formulations for external skin care after peeling to remove the stratum corneum.
At the same time, nitric acid itself can serve as an antidote for substances such as:
- "Digitalis" - prescribed by homeopaths for dry cough;
- "Mercury" - used to inhibit the pale spirochete (the causative agent of syphilis).
Nitric acid preparations have individual indications that an experienced homeopath can identify when talking with the patient. In this case, the specialist must take into accountthe patient's assumptions about what, in his opinion, was the cause of the disease - this will allow you to correctly diagnose and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Nitric acid is completely incompatible with Lachesis drugs, which are made using snake venom. Despite the fact that the drugs of this group and "Acidum Nitricum" are used in the treatment of the same diseases (cardiovascular pathologies, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, hemorrhoids, cancerous tumors in the early stages, etc.), they cannot be taken together - this combination can lead to to death.
In this article, we reviewed the description of "Acidum Nitricum" from the point of view of homeopathy. Remember that before using any medicines, you need to consult with your doctor.
