Arsenicum Album (white arsenic)
Arsenicum album
A leading remedy for food poisoning and stomach flu with violent vomiting and diarrhea. The person feels anxious, restless, and exhausted, with a burning pain in the stomach that is temporarily relieved by sipping warm drinks.
Key indications
- Vomiting and diarrhea after spoiled or suspect food
- Burning stomach pain relieved by small sips of warm water
- Anxiety, restlessness, and weakness out of proportion to the illness
- Symptoms worse around midnight
Cold, midnight to 2 am, alone, disorder
Warmth, warm drinks, company, reassurance
30C every 1–2 hours during acute vomiting and diarrhea; taper as symptoms settle.
No complementary remedies listed yet.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.