12. Arum Triphyllum
- Topic name and sub‑topics listed as required
- Arum Triph and Ammo Carb – Nasal
- Arum Triph and Dulcamara – Nasal
Arum Triphyllum
- System: Respiratory & Skin
- Action of the drug
- Anti‑inflammatory on nasal mucosa and epidermis.
- Functional changes
- Reduces thick, greenish nasal discharge.
- Diminishes pruritic skin eruptions.
- Pathological tendencies
- Predisposition to mucosal irritation and allergic‑type skin inflammation.
- Characteristic symptoms
- Persistent, sticky nasal discharge, worse in cold, damp weather.
- Itchy, erythematous skin patches, especially on face and neck.
- Modalities (Better/Worse)
- Better: Warm, dry air; gentle steam.
- Worse: Cold, damp exposure; sudden temperature change.
- One‑line summary
- Nasal and cutaneous irritation aggravated by cold, relieved by warmth.
Arum Triph and Ammo Carb – Nasal
| Feature | Arum Triphyllum | Ammo Carb |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Anti‑inflammatory on nasal mucosa | Anti‑inflammatory on nasal mucosa |
| Functional changes | Decrease in thick nasal discharge | Decrease in thick nasal discharge |
| Pathological tendencies | Reduced mucosal irritation | Reduced mucosal irritation |
| Key symptoms | Sticky, greenish discharge; nasal itching | Sticky, greenish discharge; nasal itching |
| Modalities | Better: Warm, dry air / Worse: Cold, damp | Better: Warm, dry air / Worse: Cold, damp |
| Remedy essence | Treats nasal inflammation with cold aggravation | Treats nasal inflammation with cold aggravation |
- System: Respiratory
- Action of the drug – Both diminish inflammatory exudate in the nasal passages.
- Functional changes – Lessened discharge, smoother mucosal lining.
- Pathological tendencies – Prevention of secondary infection.
- Characteristic symptoms – Thick, greenish discharge; nasal itching; sensation of blockage.
- Modalities – Better in warmth, worse in cold/damp.
Arum Triph and Dulcamara – Nasal
| Feature | Arum Triphyllum | Dulcamara |
|---|---|---|
| Action | Anti‑inflammatory on nasal mucosa & skin | Anti‑inflammatory on nasal mucosa & skin |
| Functional changes | Reduced nasal discharge; healing of skin eruptions | Reduced nasal discharge; healing of skin eruptions |
| Pathological tendencies | Diminished mucosal & cutaneous irritation | Diminished mucosal & cutaneous irritation |
| Key symptoms | Sticky discharge, itchy skin patches | Sticky discharge, itchy skin patches, neuralgic pains |
| Modalities | Better: Warm, dry air / Worse: Cold, damp | Better: Warm, dry air / Worse: Cold, damp |
| Remedy essence | Nasal & skin complaints aggravated by cold | Nasal & skin complaints with a tendency toward neuralgic pains |
- System: Respiratory & Skin
- Action of the drug – Both calm inflamed nasal mucosa and soothe pruritic skin.
- Functional changes – Less discharge, smoother skin, reduced itching.
- Pathological tendencies – Lower risk of secondary infection, relief of neuralgic sensations (Dulcamara).
- Characteristic symptoms – Thick discharge, itching, occasional burning pain in face.
- Modalities – Better in warmth, worse in cold/damp; Dulcamara shows aggravation in wet weather.
Drug Picture (Arum Triphyllum)
- Introduction
- Homeopathic remedy from the Arum triphyllum plant.
- Sphere of Action
- Nasal mucosa, skin, and related mucous membranes.
- Clinical Features
- Thick, greenish nasal discharge.
- Pruritic, erythematous skin eruptions.
- Pathology
- Inflammation and irritation of mucous membranes; allergic‑type skin response.
- Physical Makeup / Constitution
- Sensitive individuals, especially to cold and dampness; tendency toward mucosal congestion.
- Characteristic Symptoms
- Sticky nasal discharge, worse in cold, better in warmth.
- Itchy, burning skin lesions, especially on face/neck.
- Guiding Symptoms
- Persistent nasal blockage with a feeling of “stuffiness”.
- Skin itching that intensifies at night.
- Ailments From
- Exposure to cold, damp environments.
- Seasonal allergies, damp weather changes.
- Modalities (Worse/Better)
- Worse: Cold, damp, sudden temperature change.
- Better: Warm, dry air; gentle steam inhalation.
- Generalities
- Complaints aggravate in winter or rainy seasons.
- Relief with heating, dry climate, and avoidance of wet clothing.
- Comparisons / Relationships
| Feature | Arum Triphyllum | Ammo Carb | Dulcamara |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | Anti‑inflammatory (nasal & skin) | Anti‑inflammatory (nasal) | Anti‑inflammatory (nasal & skin) |
| Functional changes | Reduced discharge, healed skin | Reduced discharge | Reduced discharge, healed skin, neuralgic relief |
| Pathological tendencies | Mucosal irritation, allergic skin | Mucosal irritation | Mucosal irritation, neuralgic pains |
| Key symptoms | Sticky discharge, itchy skin | Sticky discharge | Sticky discharge, itchy skin, burning pains |
| Modalities | Worse: cold/damp / Better: warm/dry | Same as Arum | Same as Arum, plus aggravation in wet weather |
| Remedy essence | Nasal & skin inflammation | Nasal inflammation | Nasal & skin inflammation with neuralgic component |
- Keynote Keywords
- Nasal discharge, thick & greenish
- Pruritic skin eruptions
- Cold‑worsened, warm‑improved
- Mucosal irritation
- Sensitive constitution