General Information
Bromine is a chemical element from the halogen group. It is corrosive and toxic and at room temperature presents as a reddish brown liquid.It was used extensively as a fire retardant but less so since it was discovered
that its use also contributes to depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer. When prepared as a homeopathic remedy, Bromine is known as Bromium. It is noted for conditions aggravated by the heat, improved by sea air, and in which swollen stony glands are present.
Common Uses
When the remedy matches the symptoms, Bromium has the ability to treat the symptoms of allergy, asthma, croup, diphtheria, goitre, laryngospasm, swollen and hardened glands, orchitis, ovarian cysts, tumours.
From the Old Masters
An important remedy in laryngeal affections. Also in scrofulous and tubercular affections of the glands. It is well known to act best on persons with light blue eyes, flaxen hair, light eyebrows, fair, delicate skins, red-cheeked scrofulous girls. In Bromine the pains are not characteristic.
In diphtheria, where it has done some wonderful work, the membrane first forms in the bronchi, trachea or larynx, running upward.
In membranous croup, there is great rattling of mucus, but no expectoration. There seems to be great danger of suffocation from an accumulation of mucus in the larynx (in bronchi, Ant. tart.).
A sensation of cobwebs in the face. (Bar., Graph. and Borax).
Fan-like motion of alæ nasi (Ant. t. Lycop.).
Hypertrophy of heart from gymnastics (Caust.).
Membranous dysmenorrhœa (Lac can.).
MIND AND DISPOSITION.
- Cheerful mind; desire for mental labor.
Low-spirited, and out of humor.
Crying and lamentation, with a hoarse voice. - In the evening when alone, felt as if he would see something if he should around; as if someone were back of him.
Expects to see something jump around the floor. - A desire for mental labor, preceded by an aversion to his own profession.
- A great depression of spirits.
GENERALITIES.
- Excessive languor and debility, (worse after breakfast). Tremulousness all over.
- Aggravation in the evening till midnight; in the warm room; and when at rest.
- Amelioration from motion, riding on horseback.
- More suitable for persons with light hair and blue eyes.
TISSUES.
- Swelling and induration of the glands.
- Enlargement of the thyroid, in persons with light hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.
- Acts better, though not exclusively in person with light hair and blue eyes.
Where do I find it?
Bromium is available from our online store as a single remedy in a variety of strengths (potency).
Dosage Instructions
Take one pill or five drops of the remedy every 15 minutes to 4 hours (15 minutes for intense symptoms, 4 hours for milder ones). Once an improvement is noticed, stop dosing and repeat the remedy only if symptoms return. If there is no improvement at all by three doses, choose a different remedy or seek professional guidance.
A Few Words
While the above self-limiting, acute complaints are suitable for home treatment with Belladonna, see your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or fail to improve. Belladonna is also useful for a range of chronic or persistent complaints not listed; these are best managed by a qualified homeopath for good results.