Allium sativum MT

Allium sativum MT is a stimulant, diuretic and expectorant, its medicinal effect being due to the absorption of the volatile oil. It is useful in catarrhal affection of the lungs, when there is constant rattling of mucus in the bronchial tubes; also in cases of haemoptysis, when the garlic should be eaten in quantities of a drachm or more during the day. Acts directly on intestinal mucous membrane increasing peristalsis. Colitis, with pathological flora. Has vaso-dilatory properties. Arterial hypotension begins usually in 30 to 45 minutes after twenty to forty drop doses of the tincture. Adapted to fleshy subjects with dyspepsia and catarrhal affections. High livers. Patients who eat a great deal more, especially meat, than they drink. Cough and expectoration diminishes, temperature becomes normal, weight is gained, and sleep becomes regular. Reference 1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.