Homoeopathy — Page 488
Manganum Aceticum 488 anaemia, then some other suitable treatment should be started to restore them. Manganum is very useful in the treatment of leg cramps, stiffness and insensitivity of the legs, as well as shin pains. In Manganum, skin conditions are also not uncommon. The edges of the sores and ulcers become thickened. Most of the ulcers fail to heal. Manganum has been reported to be useful in the treatment of Psoriasis. Psoriasis, that has previously been suppressed, will at first forcefully express itself on taking Manganum, and then gradually get better with its prolonged interrupted use. Therefore, if psoriasis shows up with the use of Manganum, it should not cause concern. Dr. Kent was strictly opposed to the suppression of psoriasis with powerful medicines in order to avoid the development of cancer in the intestines or any other internal organ. Most of the statements of Dr. Kent are true; therefore this one may well be true as well. Psoric symptoms of Manganum are also found in Phosphorus and Dulcamara. Manganum adversely affects the blood cells. There is a tendency towards the inflammation of the voice box (larynx) and the wind pipe (trachea), which extends from the voice box to the lungs and is made of multiple circular elastic rings. Every successive attack is stronger than the previous one, so much so that it ultimately brings about the flare-up of the previously suppressed tuberculosis of the lungs. Timely use of Manganum saves the patient from grave complications in the future. In Manganum, ulcers become indolent. This is a pre-cancerous condition that may lead to the formation of cancer if suppressed forcefully. A mere light touch may cause the patient to suffer. When the bones hurt on walking and do not respond to Arnica or Bryonia, then Manganum may be used. It has more profound effect than Arnica and Bryonia. In a similar way, the pains like that of Baptisia may be experienced by the patient of Manganum. In Baptisia, the pains are due to the dysfunction of the stomach and toxic putrefaction of Typhoid. In case, Baptisia stops working, Manganum should then be remembered. The patient of Manganum is very depressed and is fearful of some impending mishap. Generally, women suffer from this condition.