Homoeopathy — Page 487
Manganum Aceticum 487 MANGANUM ACETICUM (Manganese Acetate) The homoeopathic form is prepared from the Acetate of Manganese. Dr. Hahnemann has done its proving. It works profoundly on haemopoeitic system (i. e. blood formation), but for certain reasons has not been used much. Its main effect is on the voice box (larynx). Manganum is very useful in the treatment of accumulation of tuberculoses matter, causing gradual reduction of voice and constant coughing. It also dispels other effects of tuberculosis. The symptoms of Manganum described in literature present a very horrible picture. Therefore, most doctors fail to benefit from its use because they do not use it until and unless the symptoms manifest in their vividly dreadful form. In Manganum, the skin becomes greasy and pale while the patient feels extremely weak. But all these signs do not appear right from the beginning of the disease. Once the symptoms appear in their severe form, it is too late and very difficult to treat. Manganum should be used as soon as a symptom suggestive of Manganum is noted. If the patient’s voice box ( larynx ) seems to be getting afflicted and there are other symptoms of tuberculosis present (i. e. fever and cough), then Manganum should be started without delay. If the patient is that of Manganum, other remedies may reduce the cough but will not have a profound effect. Manganum is also intimately related to the function of the outer layer of the bone (periostium). Thus, it is also beneficial in the treatment of chronic sinuses originating from the bone (osteomyelitis). Menstrual disorders are also common in Manganum. It is better to treat a short scanty flow of thin watery fluid with Manganum rather than with any other remedy to promote the menstruation. Here, the problem is the lack of blood (anaemia). Remedies other than Manganum will further aggravate the anaemia. I have noted that if the treatment chosen is precisely appropriate, then the periods will cease for a few months in order to conserve blood. Once the anaemia is corrected and the body strength restored, normal periods will then commence. In case the periods have stopped in the absence of