Common Name: Acid Formicum, Acidum Formicum
Formula: HCHO2
Ear, nose
Pains from the back of the right ear till the back of the head. Ringing and buzzing in ears.
Congestion and stopped-up feeling in nose.
Neck and Back
Formic acid increases muscular strength and resistance to fatigue
Pain in muscles of head, neck and shoulders before a snowstorm
Formic acid helps to Increase the renal secretions.
Extremities
Atypical gout, Lower extremities feel weak. Sudden pain with restlessness
Disturbances in the muscles such as myositis is relieved with Formic acid.
Doughy swellings, chronic arthritis, chronic stiffness in joints is relieved with Formic acid.
It acts on the ligaments, capsula and bursa of the joints.
Skin
Chronic eczema, psoriasis and loss of hair.
Generalities
Greater elimination of products of disassimilation
To relieve the symptoms of tremors Formic acid is an indication for this remedy.
Worse in cold and by cold washing, in dampness and before a snowstorm.
Better by warmth, pressure, rubbing and by combing hair.
There are no such side effects. But every medicine should be taken following the rules as given.
It is safe to take the medicine even if you are on other mode of medication like allopathy medicines, ayurvedic etc.
Homeopathic medicines never interfere with the action of other medicines.
Take 5 drops in half cup of water three times a day.
You can also medicate the globules and take 3 times a day or as prescribed by the physician.
We recommend you to take under physicians guidance.
Always keep a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals when you take medicine.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a homeopathic practitioner before use.
Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course of medication.