Mercurius iodatus flavus
(Mercurius iodatus flavus · Yellow iodide of mercury)
A remedy of right-sided sore throats. In the materia medica, Mercurius iodatus flavus is associated with throats that start on the right, swollen neck glands and a thick yellow coating at the back of the tongue.
Source
Mercurous iodide (proto-iodide of mercury), a yellow mercury salt
Kingdom
Mineral
Abbreviation
Merc-i-f.
Home acute kit
Usually prescribed by a homeopath
The classic picture
(a remedy is chosen when the whole picture fits the person, not from a single symptom)
Sore throat beginning on the right side, with swollen glands in the neck
Tongue thickly coated yellow at the base, with red tip and edges that may show tooth marks
Sensation of a lump in the throat and a constant urge to swallow
Much sticky mucus; easily loosened patches on the tonsils with offensive breath
Tends to feel better
Cold drinks
Tends to feel worse
Right side
Warm drinks
Empty swallowing
How it compares
(remedies that are often confused with Mercurius iodatus flavus)
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Mercurius iodatus ruber
(Mercurius iodatus ruber)
Its red sister favors the left side of the throat; the yellow iodide favors the right.
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Lycopodium
(Lycopodium clavatum)
Also right-sided throats, but Lycopodium wants warm drinks and has marked digestive bloating.
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Lachesis
(Lachesis mutus)
Lachesis throats run left to right and are worse for warm drinks and empty swallowing, with a strong dislike of anything tight at the neck.
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From the classic texts
“Coated thickly; yellow at the base. Tip and edges may be red and take imprint of teeth.”
“Tongue: thick, yellow coating at base (Kali bi. - golden yellow coating at base, Nat. p.; dirty or greenish-gray coating at base, Nat. s.); tip and edges red; right side of throat and neck most affected.”
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