LECITHIN -A REMEDY FOR ANAEMIA

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Lecithin originated from the Greek lekithos, referring to egg yolk. Lecithin was discovered in 1805 and has been proposed for use in treating liver ailments, high levels of cholesterol in the blood, and nerve diseases, as well as in the food processing industry. Lecithin is a common compound found in cells of all living organisms; it is required for proper biological function.

Lecithin a phosphatide, or phospholipid , found in living organisms.  It is a significant constituent of nervous tissue and brain substances of animals, but also present in plants. Chemically it is a mixture of the diglycerides of stearic , palmitic, and oleic acids, linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid.
Lecithin is a waxy mass when the acid value is about 20; it is a pourable , thick fluid when the acid value is around 30. It is nearly white when freshly prepared, but rapidly becomes yellow or brown in air. It is insoluble , but swells up in water and in sodium chloride solution, forming a colloidal suspension. Its melting point is 236-237 degree C.
The lecithin of commerce is predominantly soybean lecithin, obtained as a byproduct in the manufacture of soybean oil
Homoeoipathic medicine Lecithin is prepared from egg yolks and brains.

USES —It is used for high levels of cholesterol in the  blood , nervedisorders, maniac disorders, and liver complaints.

HOMOEOPATHIC  USES
Lecithin has been used as a galactogogue remedy, it renders breast milk more nourishing. In tuberculosis, Lecithin causes a marked improvement in nutrition and general improvement.
It causes an immediate decrease in the excretion of the phosphates. Tired, weak, short breath, loss of flesh.
Aching in head, especially in occiput. Pulsating and ringing in ears.
Loss of appetite, craves wine and coffee. Sore pain in stomach rising toward throat.
Scanty urine with phosphates, sugar or albumin.
General weakness. Neurasthenia.  Anemia
Mentally forgetful,  dull and confused.
Sexually weak. Impotency. Ovarian insufficiency .

POTENCY—12 X

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