Arsenicum Album

Basic Information:  Arsenic compound remedy traditionally associated with anxiety, exhaustion, burning pains and gastrointestinal/respiratory complaints.

Sphere of Action:  Nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, skin.

Traditional Indications:  Marked anxiety/restlessness; burning pains better by warmth; weakness; chilliness; thirst for small frequent sips; periodicity; aggravation around midnight.

Key Symptoms:  Marked anxiety/restlessness; burning pains better by warmth; weakness; chilliness; thirst for small frequent sips; periodicity; aggravation around midnight.

Clinical Detailing Pearl:  Anxiety + restlessness + weakness + burning complaints better by warmth.