VANADIUM METALLICUM
The Metal
Its action is that of an oxygen carrier and a catalyzer, hence its use in
wasting diseases. Increases amount of hemoglobin, also combines its oxygen with toxines and
destroys their virulence. Also increases and stimulates phagocytes. A remedy in degenerative
conditions of the liver and arteries. Anorexia and symptoms of gastro intestinal irritation;
albumen, casts and blood in urine. Tremors; vertigo; hysteria and melancholia;
neuro-retinitis and blindness. Anæmia, emaciation. Cough dry, irritating and paroxysmal,
sometimes with hæmorrhages. Irritation of nose, eyes and throat. Tuberculosis, chronic
rheumatism, diabetes. Acts as a tonic to digestive function
and in early tuberculosis. Arterio-sclerosis, sensation as if heart was compressed, as if
blood had no room in the aorta. Anxious pressure on whole chest. Fatty heart. Degenerative
states, has brain softening. Atheroma of arteries of brain and liver. Compare: Ars; Phos. Ammon vanad (fatty degeneration of liver).
