Lecithinum

Description

Lecithin is important in the vital processes of plant and animal organisms. Lecithin has a favorable influence upon the nutritive condition and especially upon the blood hence its use in anemia and convalescence, neurasthenia and insomnia. Increasing the number of red corpuscles and amount of hemoglobin. Excellent galactagog, renders milk more nourishing and increases quantity. Causes an immediate decrease in the excretion of the phosphates. Mental exhaustion and impotency. Tuberculosis, causing marked improvement in nutrition and general improvement. Tired, weak, short breath, loss of flesh; symptoms of general break-down. Sexually weak.

Dose

Dose.--One-half to 2 grains of crude and potencies. Twelfth potency.

Extremities

Extremities.--Soreness, aching, lack of energy. Tired and weak.

Head

Head.--Aching, especially in occiput-pulsating and ringing in ears. Pain in zygoma; face pale.

Mind

Mind.--Forgetful, dull, confused.

Relationship

Relationship.--Compare: Phosphor.

Sexual

Sexual.--Male power lost or enfeebled. Anaphrodisia and ovarian insufficiency.

Stomach

Stomach.--Loss of appetite, thirsty, craves wine and coffee; bloated, sore pain in stomach rising toward throat.

Urine

Urine.--Scanty, with phosphates, sugar or albumen.