Antimonium Tart / Ant-t

Formal Name: Tartarus Stibiatus / Antimonium Tartaricum

Also Known As: Antimonium Tart, Antimony Potassium Tartrate, Tartar Emetic

Tartar emetic had some very powerful properties for its uses in the past. It was traditionally used as an emetic, which is a compound used to induce vomiting.

It was believed to be helpful in expelling intestinal worms.

Though the uses and applications are more versatile within homeopathy, some of the ancient discoveries of its currative properties, have helped it to evolve.

Antimonium tart is a homeopathic remedy that is formed through careful preparation of the mineral that it is derived from. Antimony potassium tartrate is triturated with lactose sugar, and it is then repeatedly diluted. The mixture is then succussed, and the result is the substance known within homeopathy as antimonium tart. This homeopathic remedy offers many wonderful benefits and can help a wide array of symptoms that people suffer from.

Homeopathic Remedies using Antimonium Tart:

Benefits/Uses of Antimonium Tart:

Respiratory Illness:

Antimonium tart works well as a homeopathic remedy when respiratory illness presents itself as bronchitis. There is usually severe coughing and wheezing associated with this type of illness.

Fits of coughing may become almost unbearable at times, and therefore outside help such as this is required.

Whooping Cough:

This is most common in infants where there are bouts of coughing and breathlessness, that are often followed by vomiting and nausea. Mucus causes congestion and can even be heard rattling around in the chest.

Skin Conditions:

These skin conditions may appear as warts or acne like growths, and they often leave behind a purple mark after they heal.

Chicken Pox:

Chicken pox may be greatly helped by antimonium tart as a homeopathic remedy. It will assist the body in ridding itself not only of the illness, but also the symptoms that occur with it. The skin may become discolored and there is most likely itching present. It can also cause chest or digestive symptoms that are actually quite common with this illness.

Nausea:

As the mineral it is derived from has some ancient properties when it comes to helping with nausea, it is really no surprise that antomonium tart is a homeopathic remedy that many turn to for help in this area. This may be nausea all by itself, or it could possibly be combined with trembling, fainting, or weakness. The individual might feel as though there is a weight on their chest, and they may vomit or just feel in a constant state of nausea.

Headaches:

With headaches, the individual may feel as though there is a tight band constricting the head, and it seems to worsen when there is coughing present. The person suffering commonly feels exhausted as a result of the headache.

Homeopathic Remedy Profile for Antimonium Tart:

Those who respond well to antimonium tart tend to be the types that seek attention on a regular basis. They usually respond well to comfort and reassurance, which they seem to require a lot in their daily life. This can also be applied to children who like to be carried around all the time as well. When this type of person feels ill, they tend to take it very seriously and succumb to whatever is ailing them, almost to a point of over exaggeration. They can also become easily irritated, particularly if they are sick or feel bothered by others.