Keynotes
- Severe constipation without urge, even soft stool requires great straining.
- Dryness of mucous membranes, skin, and stool.
- Weak memory, slowness of comprehension, confusion about identity.
- Paralytic weakness, legs feel heavy and numb.
- Worse from eating potatoes, better in the evening.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Oxide of Aluminum |
| Family/Formula | Al₂O₃ (Chemical Compound) |
| Prover | Dr. Hahnemann |
| Source | Mineral |
| Temperament | Melancholic, Weak |
| Miasm | Psoric |
| Diathesis | Paralytic, Dryness |
| Thermal | Chilly patient |
| Duration of Action | Long-acting remedy |
| Aggravation | Morning, eating potatoes, cold weather, new moon |
| Amelioration | Warmth, evening, after eating |
| Follows Well | Bryonia, Lycopodium |
| Antidotes | Camphor, Pulsatilla |
Constitution
- Thin, weak individuals suffering from long-standing constipation.
- Dryness of skin, mucous membranes, and sluggish digestion.
- Lack of vital energy, sluggish circulation, and mental confusion.
Mind / Mental Symptoms / Psychology
- Weak memory, slow comprehension, absent-minded.
- Confusion about personal identity, doesn’t recognize surroundings.
- Sad, melancholic, depressed, indifferent to everything.
📝 Mnemonic: "A-Lame-ina (Alumina) - DRY, CONSTIPATED, WEAK, and CONFUSED!"
Particulars
Constipation & Digestive Symptoms
- No desire for stool, must strain even for soft stool.
- Stool dry, hard, and breaks into pieces.
- Hemorrhoids with soreness and dryness of rectum.
- Worse from eating potatoes, indigestion follows.
Nervous & Paralytic Weakness
- Heaviness, numbness, and weakness in lower limbs.
- Incoordination of muscles, cannot walk properly.
- Paralysis of single parts, especially lower limbs.
Skin & Mucous Membrane Dryness
- Dryness of eyes, mouth, and skin.
- Cracked lips, slow healing wounds.
General Symptoms
- Worse in morning, cold weather, new moon.
- Better by warmth, food, and evening.
📝 Mnemonic: "A-Lame-ina (Alumina) - DRY, CONSTIPATED, WEAK, and CONFUSED! NO URGE to PASS STOOL!"
Tags
MATERIA MEDICA