SBL Sanguinaria Nitricum

Sanguinarinum Nitricum (Sanguinarinum Nitric.) – Homeopathic Remedy
Also known as: Sang Nit, Sanguinarinum nitricum, Nitrate of Sanguinarine.

Sanguinarinum Nitricum is a homeopathic dilution used primarily for addressing intense catarrhal conditions affecting the respiratory tract and sinuses.

Primary Indications and Key Symptoms
This remedy is often indicated for symptoms involving the head, eyes, nose, and throat, particularly when there is a sensation of obstruction and burning.

Respiratory & Catarrhal Symptoms: Effective for intense catarrh with a feeling of suffocation, as if the air passages are lined with thick, stiff mucus. It helps relieve a persistent tickling cough and symptoms worsened by cold winter air.

Nasal Issues: Addresses a severely obstructed nose with a sensation of fullness, often relieved by the discharge of large quantities of thick, yellow mucus. It is also used for conditions like adenoids and nasal polyps.

Characteristic Sensations: Key sensations include burning (in nostrils, throat, stomach), obstruction (in nose, head, Eustachian tube), and rawness or soreness (in throat, scalp).

Detailed Symptom Profile
Mind & Head

Restlessness.

Burning pain in the forehead and root of the nose.

Aching and soreness in the eyeballs, worse on pressure.

Sensation of fullness and obstruction in the head, better after discharge of thick, yellow mucus.

Soreness of the scalp.

Eyes, Ears, Nose

Eyes: Severe heat, burning, and itching. Redness of the lids and conjunctiva.

Ears: Obstruction of the Eustachian tube. Roaring sound in the right ear.

Nose: Nose feels large and tingles; constant trickling of watery discharge; sensitive mucous membrane causing frequent sneezing. Burning pains in both nostrils. Useful for adenoids and nasal polyps.

Mouth & Throat

Constant tickling in the throat-pit, exciting cough.

Raw, sore, and rough feeling in the throat, especially on the right tonsil.

Painful swallowing.

Increased flow of mucus and saliva.

Stomach & Abdomen

Burning sensation in the esophagus and stomach.

Sharp, cutting pains in the abdomen.

Belching of putrid-smelling gas.

Generalities

Stiffness in the muscles of the left neck and shoulder.

Smarting and burning in the throat and chest, especially under the sternum.

Dosage & Administration
Liquid Dilution: Take 5 drops in half a cup of water, three times a day.

Globules: Medicate globules as directed and take 3 times a day, or as prescribed by a physician.

Precautions:

Take the medicine 15 minutes before or after meals.

Avoid tobacco and alcohol during the course of treatment.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on other medication, consult a homeopathic practitioner before use.

Safety Information
Side Effects: When taken as directed in homeopathic dilution, no specific side effects are known.

Compatibility: Homeopathic medicines are generally considered safe and do not interfere with the action of other medications (e.g., allopathy, ayurvedic). However, it is recommended to take them under the guidance of a physician.

Disclaimer: Homeopathic remedies are selected based on symptom similarity. Results can vary. We recommend consulting a qualified homeopathic practitioner for a proper diagnosis and to avoid self-medication.