Formalinum
Remedy of allergic reactions and chronic sinusitis from formaldehyde exposure. Building-related illness. Chronic cough. Eczema from chemical exposure. Vaccine preservative effects.
Source
Prepared from formaldehyde solution (CH2O), potentised.
Available Potencies
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Keynote Symptoms
Effects of formaldehyde exposure — "sick building syndrome." Chronic sinusitis, cough, and headache from chemical exposure. Eczema from formaldehyde in clothing, cosmetics. Vaccine preservative reactions. Watery eyes. Burning throat and chest. Chronic fatigue from chemical sensitivity.
Mind & Emotional Symptoms
Foggy brain from chemical exposure. Cannot concentrate. Irritable.
General Symptoms
Chemical sensitivity. Worse from chemical fumes, closed rooms, new buildings. Better from fresh air.
Physical Symptoms
Nose
Chronic sinusitis from chemical exposure. Burning. Watery discharge.
Respiratory
Chronic cough from chemical exposure. Burning chest. Asthma from fumes.
Head
Headache from chemical fumes. Brain fog.
Skin
Eczema from formaldehyde in clothing, cosmetics, building materials.
Eyes
Watery, burning. Chemical irritation.
Modalities
Better From
Fresh air, open windows
Worse From
Chemical fumes, new buildings, closed rooms, new furniture, cosmetics
Constitutional Type
Chemically sensitive individuals. Sick building syndrome.
Clinical Indications
Sick building syndrome, formaldehyde sensitivity, chemical-triggered asthma, eczema from chemicals, vaccine reactions
Comparative Materia Medica
Carbolicum acidum has chemical sensitivity. Petroleum has chemical skin sensitivity. Arsenicum has chemical sensitivity with anxiety.
Safety Information
Ammonium carbonicum.
Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen and irritant. Causes respiratory distress, eye irritation, skin sensitization. Common in building materials, cosmetics, vaccines as preservative. Safe in potentised forms above 12C.
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