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.