MAGNESIUM GROUP (Mg)
INTRODUCTION-
Magnesium is a silver white lightest metal (2/3rd of aluminium weight) known used in construction.
It plays an important role in life processes of plants and animals.Chlorophyll contains magnesium,it also takes part in duplication of DNA &RNA,at the same time it also activates several enzymes that speeds up the chemical reactions in human body.It is particularly important in respect to germination and human reproduction ability as sperms contain Mg in abundance and also testes,brain,muscles all requires it for healthy functioning(excessive loss of Mg can lead to peripheral paralysis following central paralysis with loss of consciousness)
Other important uses are in organic chemistry it is used as intermediate for introduction of new radicals.In modern medical field it is used in many drug combinations(purgatives,etc.) and injections are mainly used as antipyretic(reduce body temperature).
IMPORTANT REMEDIES-
1)MAGNESIA CARBONICUM(Carbonate of Mg)
2)MAGNESIA MURATICUM(Muriate of Mg)
3)MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA(Phosphate of Mg)
4)MAGNESIA SHULPHURICA(Epsom salt)
5)MAGNESIA FLUORICA(Floride of Mg)
6)MAGNESIA IODATUM(Iodide of Mg)
7)MAGNESIA BROMATUM(Bromide of Mg)
COMMON CHARACTERISTIC OF MAGNESIUM GROUP
1)CONSTITUTION- Magnesium people are chilly,lack of vital heat,increased susceptibility which leads to allergic manifestations (like urticaria,asthama,etc) old looking even in their prime ages,slow in action and very relaxed as well as slow metabolism is marked (intolerance of milk in any form is present)
2)SPHERE OF ACTION- Mg remedies act mainly on GIT,Nails,sexual organs-uterus,prostrate,nervous system,liver,gall baladder.It has very marked action on abdominal cholic,renal colic,angina pectoris,dysmenorrhea,etc because of its antispasmodic properties.In this group there is tendency for new growth like tumours,warts.Malignant growth and degenerative changes of tissues are very well marked.(RIGHT SIDE AFFECTIONS)
3)CLINICALS- Mg remedies are indicated for obstinate constipation,hysteria,neuralgia,menstrual disorders,diabetes,hypothyroidism,during dentition, toothache,skin affections like warts,papilloma,polyps,etc.Nerve affections like parkinsonism & ataxia,for loss of libido in old ages,etc.
4)MENTAL GENERALS- Anticipatory anxiety & fear about pain (shricking from pain)’ is seen in all magnesiums.
Magnesium have emotional insecurity at their core,but cause of insecurity is different as there is need for support and is dependent also there is strong desire of security. State of nervous tenseness is common in Mg group in general.
Most of the Magnesiums show fear of loss as their main character.Extreme restlessness,only with great difficulty can he keep still,and if forced to keep still he becomes anxious.All Magnesium hate aggression(violence) in any form.So Pacifism is main feature of Mg group.
DESIRE&AVERSION- Mg desires for meat,vegetables& refreshing things and there is aversion to cooked foods,sweets,fatty foods.
MODALITIES-
AGGRAVATION-Many complaints are aggravated in relation with menses,by cold,touch.Mg complaints show marked periodicity(7 a.m. aggravation is seen )
AMELIORATION-By warm applications,pressure,bending doubles.
(P.S.-Mg are very similar to calcarea. They can be compared with acids & ammoniums.)
POTASSIUM(KALI)GROUP (K)
INTRODUCTION-
Potassium is a silvery soft alkali metal which is second lightest metal after lithium found in abundance in earth crust(dead sea is one of the major source of potassium compounds).It reacts with oxygen (potassium monoxide)&water (potassium peroxide) because of this it is always found in form of minerals(carnallite,sylvite,etc.)
It plays an important role in growth of plants(potassium chloride is widely used in fertilizers for high quality crops and yield) and also it is essential for human metabolism(along with sodium it plays important role in inter cell transportation).Some potassium compounds are used in modern medical field (potassium bromide is potent sedative,potassium iodide promotes discharge of mucus from nose &throat).
IMPORTANT REMEDIES ARE-
1)KALI BICHROMICUM(Bichromate of Potash)
2)KALI ARSENICUM(Fowlers’s solution)
3)KALI BROMATUM(Bromide of Potash)
4)KALI CARBONICUM(Carbonate of Potassium)
5)KALI CYNATUM(Potassium Cynide)
6)KALI CHLORICUM(Chlorate of Potassium)
7)KALI HYDRIOICUM(Iodide of Potassium)
8)KALI MURIATICUM(Chloride of Potassium)
9)KALI NITRICUM(Saltpeter)
10)KALI PERMAGANICUM(Permanganate of Potassium)
11)KALI PHOSPHORICUM(Phosphate of Potassium)
12)KALI SILICATUM(Silicate of Potash)
13)KALI SULPHURICUM(Potassium Sulphate).
14)CAUSTICUM.
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF KALI GROUP-
1)CONSTITUTION- All potassiums have a Rheumatic & Gouty diathesis (great affections for joints,joints are oedematus with lots of pain).They are heavily built robust people.Potassiums are basically anti-syphilitic in their miasmatic background(destructive tendencies are seen )
Kali’s are thermally chilly (very sensitive to cold & draughts).Cold perspirations are all over the body(Coldness is felt in general and also in single parts). ‘All kali’s show an all gone sensation in the stomach which is not relieved by eating”.
General weakness runs through all of them.All Kali’s have great affinity for water,they have more power to penetrate the tissues than any other so they are selected when a case requires a deep acting remedy .
SPHERE OF ACTION- Kali remedies act mainly acts on Nervous system,mucous membranes,glandular system,bones,respiratory system,skin,hair,soft tissues,heart.
3)CLINICALS- Kali remedies are indicated for Anaemias,oedema,gout,rheumatic affections,backache,sciatica,affections of heart,liver,stomach(sour vomiting& eructations are marked)etc.Cold,sinusitis,asthma,fatigue&general weakness,acnes,ulcers,alopecia,insomnia,muscular paralytic weakness(constriction senstions are seen especially in throat),sexual weakness,etc.
4)MENTAL GENERALS- Basically Kali’s are-
1)Oversensative-They are sensitive to touch & all other things .(very marked feature of all kali’s)
2)Anxiety&restlessness-Anxious all timebut most marked in morning,on walking,anxious about future,salvation,disease,etc.,morning mania(silent spells are more marked).Insanity & delirium (more in kali phos.),illusion of dead people,etc.
3)Fearful-Full of fears(fear to go to bed at night,fear of crowds,fear of bad news,fear of being alone,etc.)
4)Quarrelsome &impulsive-Fault finding nature is seen,tendency to do something violent,to kill somebody
5)Irritable-Obstinate nature,irritability is marked especially at night,during headache,after coition,during menses.
6)Weakness of memory&dullness of mind-Lacks in concentration in day to day life,cannot remember events properly when asked by the physician and also issue in day to day activities,absentmindedness in children is seen.
7)Indifferent attitude-Almost to everything from pleasure to business matters and then become indolent& lassitude.
8)Sleeping tendency –Kali persons does not feel fresh,dull&sleepy all the time.They become sad&fearful during sleep(loathing of life is marked).
DESIRE & AVERSIONS-Kali’s desire for sweets & soft edible items in general.Aversion to food, especially meat; it has a good taste when he eats, yet he does not eat much,aversion to rye bread,milk and warm food disagrees.
MODALITIES-
AMEOLIARATION- movement, leaning forward, eating, motion etc.
AGGRAVATIONS- Cold drought, thinking, exertion,touch, coition, exertion, during menses, 2 to 4 a.m.
(P.S.-There are around 41 remedies in kali group with their own particulars but under group study we mainly focuses on drug picture of kali’s in general which is marked in each & every remedy of the group)
Happy Healing
Contributor- Dr. Apurva Varangi