1. Source Origin & Identity
- Substance Name: Ammonium Bromatum
- Chemical Nature: Ammonium bromide
- Kingdom: Mineral / chemical salt
- Source: Combination of ammonia and bromine
- Part Used: Purified chemical compound
Materia Medica Significance
Ammonium Bromatum is recognized for its action on the nervous system and glands. It is particularly valuable in cases involving epileptiform convulsions, nervous exhaustion, acne, and glandular swellings. Symptoms often worsen at night and are accompanied by mental dullness or stupor.
2.Preparation for Homeopathic Use
- Initial Preparation: Trituration of ammonium bromide with lactose
- Potentization: Serial dilution and succussion (C scale)
Safety Note:
Crude ammonium bromide acts as a sedative. Homeopathic preparations are highly diluted and, when properly manufactured, are safe.
3.Core Remedy Picture (Keynotes)
Essence:
- Nervous irritability with weakness
- Predisposition to convulsions
- Glandular involvement
- Acne and other skin eruptions
Mental–Emotional:
- Mental dullness and confusion
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sluggish mental responses
Physical Tendencies:
- Epileptiform seizures, twitching, and spasms
- Acne with hard, indurated lesions
- Swollen glands
- Periods of sexual excitement alternating with weakness
4.Homeopathic Uses
A. Common Ailments
- Acne vulgaris
- Nervous irritability
- Muscular twitching
- Headaches with mental dullness
B. Chronic Conditions
- Epilepsy (as a supportive measure)
- Persistent nervous weakness
- Chronic, indurated acne
- Long-standing glandular enlargement
C. Severe Presentations (Adjunctive — always seek medical care)
- Severe convulsive disorders
- Advanced neurological disease
5.Constitutional Profile — Ideal Candidates
- Nervous, sluggish individuals
- People with slow mental responses
- Patients whose symptoms worsen at night
- Adolescents with acne and nervous symptoms
Pathophysiology:
Nervous system depression manifests as convulsions, skin eruptions, and glandular dysfunction.
6.Potencies & Practical Use
| Potency | Pack Size | Practical Clinical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 30C | 100 ml | Nervous disorders, acne, glandular complaints |
- Repetition: Moderate; reduce as symptoms improve; avoid unnecessary prolonged use.
7.Effects in Children & Seniors
- Children:
- Prone to convulsive tendencies
- Acne during adolescence (medical supervision required)
- Seniors:
- Nervous weakness
- Mental dullness (must rule out degenerative disease)
8.Classical References
Cited in Clarke, Boericke, and Allen’s Encyclopedias for:
- Convulsions
- Acne
- Nervous depression
Comparison: Cicuta, Cuprum, and Calcarea bromata.
9.Key Repertory Rubrics
- Convulsions
- Muscular twitching
- Acne (indurated)
- Enlarged glands
- Mental dullness
9.Sample Repertorization Chart
| Rubric | Amm. Brom | Cuprum | Cicuta | Calc. brom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convulsions | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Mental dullness | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Acne | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Glandular swelling | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
