LECITHIN

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.

HOMOEOPATHIC USES

AGALACTIA:  Increases breast milk production. It is a good galactogogue remedy, it renders breast milk more nourishing.

LOSS OF APPETITE: It is a specific remedy for loss of appetite.

ANEMIA:  A remedy for anemia, increases the number of red blood corpuscles and amount of hemoglobin. Loss of flesh and general breakdown may be noted.

NEURASTHENIA:  General weakness. Tired, weak, short breath.

IMPOTENCY:  Male power is lost or enfeebled.

INSOMNIA: A remedy for loss of sleep.

CHOLESTEROL:  A remedy for high level of cholesterol. In blood. Breaks down cholesterol and fat in blood, allowing them to be utilized effectively by cells.

POTENCY: 12 potency.

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